Nomad 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Robert Ames/Steve Clark·2003·Vanguard
Nomad 17 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
17.17' · 5.23 m
Displ.
666 lbs · 302 kg
First year
2003

The Nomad 17, originally produced by Vanguard Sailboats (later LaserPerformance), is a highperformance daysailer that blends the stability of a traditional family cruiser with the technical DNA of a racing skiff. Designed by Bob Ames—the naval architect behind the Vanguard 15 and the highoctane Vector—the Nomad was introduced in the early 2000s to fill a specific market gap: a boat that could carry a family of six in comfort while still providing the planing thrills of a sportboat. Its most striking physical characteristic is its nearly 8foot beam on a 17foot hull, a design choice described by testers as giving the boat the deck space and stability of an "aircraft carrier."

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,900
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nomad 17 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 5,90011100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
MacGregor 26M26'$ 22,5007736
Beneteau First 31.731.53'$ 54,2125831
Beneteau First 21.721'$ 22,442228
MacGregor 26 D25.83'$ 17,000209
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6662013
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,295185
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,33031
Vanguard 17You are here$ 5,90011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nomad 17 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nomad 17 over the past 12 months is $5,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nomad 17 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Nomad 17 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nomad 17 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nomad 17 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nomad 17 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nomad 17 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Nomad 17?+
Comparable models include MacGregor 26M, Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 21.7. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.