Sun Cat 17-1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

16.5' · 5.03 m

Displ.

1,200 lbs · 544 kg

First year

1972

The ComPac Sun Cat 171 is a 17foot gaffrigged catboat designed by the legendary Clark Mills—creator of the Optimist pram—and manufactured by ComPac 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 userfriendly rig. It occupies a unique niche in the trailersailing market, designed specifically for sailors who prioritize ease of setup and shallowwater exploration over racing performance. The hull features a robust 7foot 3inch beam, which provides an exceptionally stable platform for a vessel of its length, allowing it to "beach" easily with its 14inch boardup draft.