BALT 17
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.4 ft |
| LWL | 15.09 ft |
| Beam | 7.55 ft |
| Draft | 3.28 ft/ 0.79 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,213 lb |
| Ballast | 341.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.2 kn |
About the BALT 17
The Balt 17 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Jacek Centkowski and built by Balt-Yacht, with production records indicating a start year of 1990. As a lightweight vessel with a displacement of 1213.0 lb and a beam of 7.55 ft, it represents a specific niche in the small boat market, though the total number of hulls built remains unconfirmed in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits casual coastal cruisers and day sailors who prioritize easy trailering and storage due to its light displacement and 16.4 ft LOA. It is well-matched for single-handers or couples seeking a manageable, responsive package for protected waters rather than heavy offshore work.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low comfort ratio of 8.19 and a displacement of 1213.0 lb, the Balt 17 is not suited for bluewater cruising, as its light weight and small size limit its ability to handle heavy offshore conditions safely.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 16-17 ft fractional sloops from the late 1980s and early 1990s, such as the O'Day 17 or small Catalina models, which share similar fractional rigging and trailerable dimensions. These vessels are comparable because they target the same market of entry-level sailors seeking low-maintenance, easy-to-handle day sailers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BALT 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 16.4ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BALT 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 BALT 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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