Skipper 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Peter Milne·1966·Anderson, Rigden & Perkins/Richmond Marine
Skipper 17 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
17' · 5.18 m
Displ.
700 lbs · 318 kg
First year
1966

The Skipper 17, designed by the prolific naval architect Peter Milne—best known for the highperformance Fireball dinghy—represents a pivotal moment in the history of Richmond Marine Ltd. Launched in the late 1960s and produced through the 1970s, the Skipper 17 was David Thorpe’s answer to the burgeoning demand for affordable, "trailable" family cruisers. While Milne’s pedigree suggested speed, the Skipper 17 was intentionally engineered for stability and safety, serving as a gateway vessel for families transitioning from open dinghies to overnight coastal cruising. The boat's design philosophy prioritized a high volumetolength ratio, resulting in a stubby but seaworthy profile that became a common sight across British estuaries and coastal waters.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,205
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 Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Skipper 17 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom 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 Kingdom$ 1,20511100.0%

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
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 1919.25'$ 14,6445838
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,8011810
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Westerly Centaur 2626'$ 6,726166
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 2121'$ 49,1471311
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,150103
Moody 33 Mk I33'$ 19,500103
Colvic Sailor 2626.92'$ 6,05983
S2 8.528'$ 11,00072
Skipper 17You are here$ 1,20511

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Skipper 17 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Skipper 17 over the past 12 months is $1,205. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Skipper 17 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Skipper 17 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Skipper 17 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Skipper 17 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Skipper 17 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Skipper 17 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Skipper 17?+
Comparable models include Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19, Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I, Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.