JOUËT 17
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.67 ft |
| Beam | 6.5 ft |
| Draft | 2.95 ft/ 1.15 ft min |
| Displacement | 694 lb |
| Ballast | 176 lb |
About the JOUËT 17
The Jouët 17 is a compact trailer-sailer designed by Yves Mareschal and built by Yachting France (FRA) in 1978. With a hull count of ?, this model represents a specific era of French micro-cruiser design, characterized by its 16.67 ft LOA and 694.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day-sailing, trailerable cruising, and single-handers seeking a lightweight, easy-to-handle package. Its fractional sloop rig and 6.5 ft beam provide adequate performance for protected waters and short offshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.94 and a displacement of 694.0 lb, the Jouët 17 is not designed for serious bluewater cruising but is capable of short offshore trips in favorable conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 18 and the Microcruiser 16, which share similar dimensions and trailer-sailer roles from the late 1970s. These vessels offer similar fractional sloop rigs and lightweight displacement for easy transport and storage.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the JOUËT 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 16.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the JOUËT 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.
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