Question 1

What are the specs of the VENTURE 17?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 17 has the following specifications: 17.33ft LOA, 6.33ft beam, 4.5ft draft, 900lb displacement, 270lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin, Variable.

Question 2

Who built the VENTURE 17 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by MacGregor Yachts Corp. (USA), designed by Roger Macgregor, first built in 1968, with production ending in 1974.

Question 3

Is the VENTURE 17 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 17 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 7.58, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.62, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the VENTURE 17?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 17 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 25.96, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 119.05, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a VENTURE 17?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a VENTURE 17 is estimated at $500 – $1.2K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a VENTURE 17 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the VENTURE 17 (17.33ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $500 – $1.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 17.33ft boat: Florida: $3,100-$8,300/year. California: $2,900-$7,300/year. Massachusetts: $2,200-$4,900/year + $700 winter storage. New York: $2,200-$6,100/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,100-$3,700/year. Texas: $1,200-$3,700/year. Washington: $2,500-$5,400/year. Michigan: $1,200-$2,700/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,900-$3,700/year. South Carolina: $2,700-$5,200/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $2K to $14K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a VENTURE 17?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the VENTURE 17 (17.33ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $3,100-$8,300/year. California: $2,900-$7,300/year. Massachusetts: $2,200-$4,900/year + $700 winter storage. New York: $2,200-$6,100/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,100-$3,700/year. Texas: $1,200-$3,700/year. Washington: $2,500-$5,400/year. Michigan: $1,200-$2,700/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,900-$3,700/year. South Carolina: $2,700-$5,200/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the VENTURE 17?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 6 issues reported for the VENTURE 17 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, rigging, rudder, keel, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the VENTURE 17.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a VENTURE 17?

Accepted Answer

When buying a VENTURE 17, SailPages.com has compiled 6 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, rigging, rudder, keel. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the VENTURE 17 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the VENTURE 17?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 17 has the following rig dimensions: I=15.3ft (foretriangle height), J=7ft (foretriangle base), P=18.5ft (mainsail luff), E=8.75ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 141 sq ft. Jib area: 53.6 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the VENTURE 17 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 17 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 17.33ft LOA, comfort ratio 7.58, capsize ratio 2.62, SA/disp 25.96. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	17.33 ft
LWL	15 ft
Beam	6.33 ft
Draft	4.5 ft/ 1.42 ft min
Displacement	900 lb
Ballast	270 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.2 kn

Iforetriangle height	15.3 ft
Jforetriangle base	7 ft
Pmainsail luff	18.5 ft
Emainsail foot	8.75 ft
FLforestay	7 ft
Mainsail	141 sq ft
Jib (100%)	53.6 sq ft
Spinnaker	91 sq ft

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