Sage 17
Description
The Sage 17 is a compact American trailerable sailboat designed by Jerry Montgomery as both a daysailer and pocket cruiser, first built in 2011 by Sage Marine in the United States. This 16.83-foot fractional rigged sloop represents a modern approach to small boat design, combining fiberglass and carbon fiber construction for optimal strength-to-weight ratio. The boat features a shoal keel with centerboard configuration and transom-mounted rudder, making it ideal for shallow water exploration while maintaining good sailing performance. The design offers versatility through multiple headsail options, including a 54 sq ft working jib, 65 sq ft 'lapper', 87 sq ft genoa, and 16 sq ft storm jib, while the 98 sq ft mainsail can be equipped with one or two reef points for varying wind conditions. Production numbers for this specialized design remain limited, reflecting its niche market positioning as a high-quality pocket cruiser suitable for both day sailing and short coastal adventures.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jerry Montgomery |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sage Marine (USA) |
| Length | 16.830 ft |
| LOA | 16.830 ft |
| LWL | 15.580 ft |
| Beam | 6.750 ft |
| Displacement | 1300 lb |
| Ballast | 520 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.580 ft |
| Year Built | 2011 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 19.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 5.75 ft |
| p | 20.93 ft |
| e | 8.08 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.50 ft | 5.75 ft | 20.93 ft | 8.08 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Sage 17 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 20.93 ft - (6379 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.08 ft - (2463 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.01 ft - (6709 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 22.17 ft - (6757 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 87.2 ft² |
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Sage 17 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 16.26 ft - (4956 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.52 ft - (2292 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.29 ft - (4356 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.61 ft - (2015 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.08 ° |
| Area | * 53.72 ft² |
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Sage 17 - GENOA
| Luff | * 19.31 ft - (5886 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.2 ft - (2804 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.26 ft - (5566 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.91 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.62 ft - (2627 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 83.23 ft² |
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Sage 17 - GENOA
| Luff | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.53 ft - (2295 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.32 ° |
| Area | * 69.65 ft² |
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Sage 17 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 167 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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