Paceship 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

17.33' · 5.28 m

Displ.

525 lbs · 238 kg

First year

1966

The Paceship 17, often designated as the P17, represents a significant chapter in the evolution of Canadian fiberglass boatbuilding. Designed by the legendary naval architecture firm Cuthbertson & Cassian (C&C) for Paceship Yachts of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, the vessel was conceived as a versatile, familyoriented daysailer. During the mid1960s and early 1970s, the P17 served as a cornerstone of the Paceship line, bridging the gap between smaller dinghies like the Petrel and larger pocket cruisers. Its design emphasizes stability and ease of handling, reflecting the C&C philosophy of performanceoriented hulls adapted for the recreational sailor. The Paceship Owners Site notes that the model was part of a broader family of "Pseries" boats that helped establish the brand's reputation for rugged, seakindly fiberglass construction in the Maritimes and throughout North America.