GRAMPIAN 17
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.5 ft |
| LWL | 15.5 ft |
| Beam | 6.18 ft |
| Draft | 4.33 ft/ 0.67 ft min |
| Displacement | 490 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Spinnaker | 173 sq ft |
About the GRAMPIAN 17
Seems very similar to the O'Day DAY SAILOR. Spinnaker: 173 sq. ft.
The Grampian 17 is a compact, lightweight fractional sloop designed by Ian Proctor and built by Grampian Marine Ltd. (CAN) in 1969. With a displacement of 490.0 lb and a build count of ?, it represents a niche entry in the micro-cruiser category.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day sailing, trailerable cruising, and single-handers seeking a low-maintenance, easily transportable vessel.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 490.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 4.23, the Grampian 17 is not designed for bluewater cruising and is strictly limited to protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 16 and the Microcruiser 16, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, trailerable dimensions, and a focus on coastal utility over offshore endurance.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
7 listings · boat years 1966–1976 · median $7,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 16.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the GRAMPIAN 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 GRAMPIAN 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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