ALOA 17
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 17.39 ft |
| LWL | 14.6 ft |
| Beam | 6.56 ft |
| Draft | 3.28 ft/ 1.64 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,944 lb |
| Ballast | 485 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.1 kn |
About the ALOA 17
Based on the earlier EAU VIVE.
The Aloa 17 is a compact, lightweight fractional sloop designed by J. M. L'Hermenier and built by Aloa Marine (FRA) in 1974. With a displacement of 1944.0 lb and a beam of 6.56 ft, it represents a niche entry in the micro-cruiser market, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for single-handers or couples seeking a low-maintenance, trailerable day sailor or coastal cruiser that can be easily stored on land. Its light displacement and fractional rig make it responsive and easy to handle in light to moderate winds.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.1 and a comfort ratio of 15.88, the Aloa 17 is not designed for serious offshore passage-making but is capable of protected coastal cruising and short overnight trips in favorable conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Microcruiser 17 and the Wayfarer, as they share similar dimensions, trailerability, and a focus on single-handed ease of use. The Aloa 17 distinguishes itself with its specific French design lineage and fractional sloop rigging.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ALOA 17 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 17.39ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ALOA 17yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a ALOA 17? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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