Bay Raider 17 SUPERBLY BUILT AND MAINTAINED, VERSATILE DESIGN!

Renowned for their unique water ballast system, true versatility, safety and stability, The Bay Raider 17 design really is exceptional. The water ballast system provides the option of filling 220kgs of water in the under floor tank providing the stability for the vessel to be easily sailed singled handed in even the most challenging conditions. With the tank full, the vessel will always self-right from a 90deg angle making it safe for even nervous novice sailors. The ketch rig is also a great feature and the vessel sails very well under foresail and mizzen alone in heavy weather. For the performance orientated sailor, the Bay Rider 17 is sure to delight. Simply leave the ballast tank empty, and the vessel transforms into a racing dinghy where toe straps and even a trapeze can be easily added. The self draining cockpit removes the need to bail if any water is taken onboard, so you can keep enjoying sailing at its finest!

This vessel is a superb example of the design having been built by renowned timber boat builder Andrew Denman (TAS). With its gleaming blue topsides, traditional cream sails, and immaculate condition, this stunning vessel turns heads where ever she goes! Complete with a quality Dunbier trailer, the current owners have enjoyed many adventures around the coast of Tasmania, plus up rivers and in lakes that would be in accessible to most other sailing vessels with safety and stability. Regularly sailed single handed by an experienced sailor, it has also been enjoyed for family cruising to pass on the love of sailing to the next generation.

Maintained to an very high standard, this impressive package also features a 2.5HP SUZUKI 4 STROKE OUTBOARD, A FULL INVENTORY OF 5 SAILS TO SUIT ANY CONDITIONS, EXTENSIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT, and A PRAM HOOD FOR PROTECTION WHEN CRUISING.

Whether you want to explore local water ways, enjoy social racing, or spend quality time on the water with the kids, this vessel can do it all in safety and style! For more information please call Jo Breen on Call Now or Jack Allison on Call Now .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.