The Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-1 is a 17-foot gaff-rigged catboat designed by the legendary Clark Mills—creator of the Optimist pram—and manufactured by Com-Pac Yachts (Hutchins Company) in Florida. Introduced in 2000, this model was envisioned as the quintessential "pocket cruiser," blending the traditional aesthetics of the 1900s Cape Cod catboat with modern fiberglass construction and a user-friendly rig. It occupies a unique niche in the trailer-sailing market, designed specifically for sailors who prioritize ease of setup and shallow-water exploration over racing performance. The hull features a robust 7-foot 3-inch beam, which provides an exceptionally stable platform for a vessel of its length, allowing it to "beach" easily with its 14-inch board-up draft.
Sun Cat 17-1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Sun
- Model
- Cat 17-1
- Builder
- Dilks & Company
- Designer
- Clark Mills
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - ??
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