Montgomery 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Lyle Hess·1973·Montgomery Marine Products
Montgomery 17 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
17.08' · 5.21 m
Displ.
1,400 lbs · 635 kg
First year
1973

The Montgomery 17 is widely regarded as one of the most capable and seaworthy "pocket cruisers" ever built. Designed by Jerry Montgomery and produced by Montgomery Marine Products starting in 1973, the vessel was engineered to provide the security of a much larger offshore yacht within a package that could be easily towed by a standard vehicle. Its distinctive lapstrakestyle fiberglass hull is not merely aesthetic; the ridges provide significant longitudinal stiffness and help deflect spray, contributing to a drier ride in choppy conditions. With a high ballasttodisplacement ratio and a stout construction profile, the Montgomery 17 has earned a legendary reputation among trailersailors for its ability to handle bluewater conditions that would sideline many 20footers.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,700
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+163.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Montgomery 17 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 5,70051100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6625933
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Cape Dory Typhoon18.5'$ 5,000177
Hawk 2020'$ 16,1511512
Pacific Seacraft Flicka 2024'$ 27,650135
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,150103
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Montgomery 17You are here$ 5,70051

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Montgomery 17 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Montgomery 17 over the past 12 months is $5,700. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Montgomery 17 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Montgomery 17 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Montgomery 17 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Montgomery 17 has increased by 163.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Montgomery 17 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Montgomery 17 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Montgomery 17?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Cape Dory 25, Cape Cutter 19. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.