NEPTUN 17
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 17.39 ft |
| Beam | 6.33 ft |
| Draft | 3.12 ft/ 0.49 ft min |
| Displacement | 353 lb |
About the NEPTUN 17
Thanks to András Clér for information and brochures.
The Neptun 17 is a compact fractional sloop designed by an unknown designer and built by Neptun Boote GmbH & Co KG between 1963 and 1970. With a displacement of 353.0 lb and a length overall of 17.39 ft, this vessel represents a lightweight, trailerable option from the early 1960s German boatbuilding scene.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for novice sailors, single-handers, or couples seeking a low-maintenance, trailerable day sailor for protected coastal waters and lakes. Its light displacement and small footprint make it ideal for easy transport and storage rather than extended cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of only 353.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.58, the Neptun 17 is not suitable for offshore or bluewater passage making due to its lack of stability and reserve buoyancy.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 16-18 ft trailerable daysailers from the 1960s, such as the O'Day 16 or early Catalina 16s, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and lightweight construction aimed at casual weekend sailing.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the NEPTUN 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 NEPTUN 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 NEPTUN 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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