Original Siren 17 Brochure (1980s)

Daysailer, Weekender or Cruiser?


The Siren is actually all three and perhaps a bit more. It is the most versatile and inexpensive introduction to cruising we can think of. This is why more than 2,300* have already been sold and it remains Vandestadt & McGruer’s best selling boat.


Daysailer - The Siren 17 has a full seven foot long self-draining cockpit, mainsail and furling jib. She is easy to handle, comfortable and dry.


Weekender - Weighing only 750 lbs. the Siren 17 is easy to trail, even with a 4 cylinder car. Your cruising area is greatly expanded and with the optional boom tent enclosing the whole cockpit she can even be used as a camper en route. Many Sirens have been used for continental tours and sailed literally from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean.


Cruiser - Siren 17 is the perfect introduction to cruising for those on a limited budget. She sleep two adults and two children. With built in icebox, stove recess and space for an optional toilet she provides quite luxurious camping afloat. The galvanized steel centerboard and mahogany kick-up rudder make it possible to come close to shore or even beach her.


Safety & Quality - In any Vandestadt & McGruer design, safety and quality of finish are essential. The Siren l 7 has Positive Foam Flotation which makes her unsinkable. Quality of finish is guaranteed and all Sirens have a two year limited warranty.


Hubert Vandestadt, a naval architect from Holland, and Fraser McGruer a boat builder from Scotland, have been building boats together in Owen Sound [Ontario, Canada] for 20 years. They have produced over 6,000 boats from daysailers through the popular Siren 17 and the larger Sirius 22 and 28. They are personally involved in the design, construction and finish of every Vandestadt & McGruer boat. 


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Specifications


*Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change.


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