Whip 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Macalpine-Downie·1974 – 1975·~120 hulls·Sail MFG
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Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
17' · 5.18 m
Displ.
325 lbs · 147 kg
First year
1974

The Whip 17 stands as a testament to the Molded Fiber Glass (MFG) Boat Company’s transition from highvolume powerboat production into the competitive recreational sailing market of the 1970s. Produced under the SailMFG brand, the Whip 17 was designed to capture the "family daysailer" demographic—sailors who prioritized stability and ease of trailering over raw racing speed. Built using the same highpressure fiberglass molding techniques that MFG pioneered for the automotive industry, the Whip 17 features a robust, thickwalled hull that has allowed many units to survive in sailable condition decades after production ceased. Measuring 17 feet in length with a generous beam, the boat was positioned as a larger, more comfortable alternative to the company’s popular Sidewinder and Bandit models.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

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
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Cape Dory Typhoon18.5'$ 5,000177
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,706116
Winga 2525'$ 7,006106
Roberts 2525'$ 9,49680
Leisure 2322.64'$ 5,45383
West Wight Wight Potter 1515'$ 4,00074

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Whip 17?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 25, Cape Cutter 19, Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.