The Interboat 17 is a great choice for both new and experienced boaters. With its Category C hull, it’s equally at home on inland waterways like the Thames or in coastal estuaries such as Chichester Harbour or the River Dart. It’s well suited to relaxed cruising as a couple or with family, and the deep keel and shaft drive give you a predictable, stable ride for a boat of this size.
"Tread Softly" has spent the last few years on the River Dart and has had three previous owners, with each sale handled by us at Val Wyatt. With its unmistakable classic style and low-maintenance hull colour, it’s an easy boat to live with and a nice option for anyone looking for maximum enjoyment with minimal fuss.
Category C Hull - CE rated to 8 persons
Recent work includes:
- Cockpit teak cleaned
- Engine service completed in November 2025
Layout
The bow features an anchor locker set into the foredeck and a central mounted cleat, aft of this are the side decks with a non slip finish.
The cockpit features two main seating areas, forward seating for approximately six people with good high backrests and comfortable base cushions. Beneath the seats are large stowage areas that can fit personal items along with the infill cushions and boards. There is also a foldable teak table mounted in the centre of the seating which can be removed if not wanted.
Moving aft the engine casing is midships, this doubles as a superb table. To the rear of the boat there is a further seating area for three people in comfort and easy access to the steering and engine controls.
The flooring of the cockpit has been upgraded to 10 mm solid teak.
The rear deck of the boat has a two cleats, navigation light and ensign staff holder.
To cover the boat a spray hood is fitted forward on a self supporting stainless steel frame. The sides and front of the spray hood can be rolled up so the actual canopy becomes a forward sun Bimini. To the rear a sturdy zipper is fitted to which the tonneau cover can be connected to protect the aft section of the boat when not in use.
Specification
- Rope fendering
- Spray hood with tonneau cover
- 2 zippers in front window
- Full set of cream cushions including sunbed infill cushions
- 3 stainless steel cleats
- 2 stainless steel cleats amidships
- 4 stainless steel fender hooks for fenders
- Stainless steel bow protection strip
- Stainless steel bow eye
- Solid teak flooring 10mm
- 3 large storage areas forward
- Solid teak on the motor casing
- 2 teak boarding steps
- Removable teak folding table
- Anchor locker
- Stainless steel rudder and propeller protection
- Transom ladder
- Non-skid decks
- 12 Volt connection
- Navigation lights
- Manual bilge pump
- Fire extinguisher
- Sound insulated engine box
- Fuel valve
- Stainless steel fuel tank with tank indicator
Inventory
- 4 x Fenders
- 3 x Mooring Lines