The Flagship. The Heirloom. The Ultimate Classic.
The Expedition 17 is where artistry meets adventure. This is the boat that discerning owners choose when compromise isn’t an option.
Its hand crafted to last a century or more by the master builders at the Whitehall Rowing & Sail factory in Victoria BC. Everything Included. Nothing Left to Chance.
The Expedition 17 comes as a complete package with almost every option—dual slide seat sculling units, full sailing rig with roller furling jib, hand-rubbed teak woodwork, bronze fittings, and an impeccable lapstrake hull.
Access waters others cannot
Floats in just 6 inches of water with the solid bronze center board and rudder retracted. Beach it anywhere. Explore hidden coves. Camp in solitude. This boat opens doors to places larger vessels can only admire from afar.
Three Pursuits. One Magnificent Vessel.
• Row – Traditional fixed seats for leisurely exploration
• Scull – Slide seat fitness for serious training
• Sail – Complete rig with jiffy reefing and light air jib
Why Collectors and Adventurers Choose the Expedition 17
• Virtually unsinkable – Built-in buoyancy, double floor systems included.
• Minimal maintenance – Three hours per year of simple teak oil application
• Turns heads everywhere – Elegant lines draw admiring crowds
• Expedition proven – Raced in the Raid Finland Regatta through Finlands challenging skerries
• Easily transported – Tows behind virtually any vehicle, two-part mast stows inside
White-Glove Delivery
Custom delivery by our own truck and driver to your estate, marina, or cottage throughout North America. Worldwide shipping available.
Your Legacy Awaits
This isn’t just a boat—it’s a statement. An investment in quality that will serve your family for generations.
Classic Whitehall Spirit Expedition 17 Traditional Row
Classic Whitehall Spirit Expedition 17 Traditional Row & Sail
Classic Whitehall Spirit Expedition 17 Sculling Rowboat
Marie Hutchinson and Harold Aune entered the Raid Finland Regatta in 2005 with one of the early Expedition 17 models and raced for a week with a fleet of 21 boats from all over the world sailing and rowing through the Finnish Skerries. The rules were simple with no motors of any kind, only wind and human power allowed. They produced the one-hour documentary movie Whitehall Rowing & Sail at Raid Finland that shows the Whitehall Spirit® Expedition 17 in action.
Price Before Options:
$104,293 CAD 🇨🇦
$74,495 USD 🇺🇸 – Tariff Free
Complete boat with solid teak woodwork, bronze fittings, lapstrake fiberglass hull, bilge drain/plug, bronze builder’s plaque, three fixed seat rowing stations, pivoting bronze centerboard, kick-up rudder, Spruce mast, boom and lug, mainsail, jib, and sailing gear – ready to row or sail.
Pricing PDF: Classic Whitehall Spirit® 17 Expedition Sailing and Sculling Rowboat
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The sailing gear is easy to set up or remove without specialized tools. The mast lifts out or into its support socket. The mast is two-part Sitka spruce, meticulously varnished fitted with a carbon fibre sleeve that enables compact stowage inside the boat. The Expedition mast is longer than the standard sailing model and accommodate the roller furling light air jib. The light air jib mounts on the removable teak bowsprit and furls from the cockpit. Included is a pair of leathered Dyneema running backstays with custom deadeye tensioners providing headstay stiffness, superior sail shape, and windward sailing ability. With the jiffy reefing gear the mainsail can be reefed even while out sailing. The fixed seats are easily removable providing more space when sailing. Here is a link to the video showing How to Setup & Rig the Whitehall Spirit® Expedition 17 Sailing Rowboat.
Three removable fixed seats, two removable slide seat sculling units, two-part carbon fibre sleeved Sitka spruce mast, spectra adjustable running backstays, spruce boom with leathered jaws and bronze clew outhaul, mainsail with jiffy reefing, jib, detachable teak bowsprit, roller furling light air jib, jib jammer racks, custom teak blocks, sheets and halyards, solid teak floorboards and fully buoyant ocean tender floor.
The hull is hand-laid fiberglass, impeccably finished inside and out. The woodwork is solid teak finished in hand-rubbed oil, meaning maintenance is not an issue, and will require only about three hours per year. Copper rivets and roves are used on the gunnel, and the metal fittings are custom-cast bronze. The photo album below shows close-up details of the fine workmanship.
The woodwork is hand-picked solid teak, usually bookmatched. It is hand-rubbed with three coats of our special outdoor oil – teak does not require varnish finish. The mast and boom are made from clear, tight-grained Sitka spruce and coated with three coats of marine-quality varnish.
This boat can achieve speeds that are considerably greater than its hull speed when sailing off the wind.
| Mainsail Area | 80 sq ft, 8 sq m | Jib | 25 sq ft, 2.5 sq m |
| Length | 16’11” (5.2 m) | Weight | 319 lbs (145 kg) |
| Beam | 52″ (132 cm) | Power | 2-8 hp LS-OB |
| Depth | 18″ (46 cm) | Persons | 1-5 (825 lbs/375 kg) |
| Draft | 6″ (15 cm) | Floorboard | 80 lbs (36 kg) |
| Centerboard Down | 22″ (56 cm) | LOA incl. Bowsprit | 20′ (6.1 m) |
| Light Air Jib | 45 sq ft, 14 sq m |
| Choice of either the Solid Teak Floorboards or a Ocean Tender Fully Buoyant Floor | Included ($4825.00 USD value) |
| Stern motor pad | $385.00 USD |
| One Single Slide Seat Sculling Unit (available) | (Call or email for details) |
Attention To Detail
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Harold Aune says:
“At one point in the Raid we were sailing downwind in heavy wind gusts and we had the Whitehall surfing and planning at over 14 knots! We were outrunning the waves in a wild roller coaster ride but managed to stay in control. It was a blast to zoom past the heavier keelboats which were faster than us beating upwind.”
Terry Mutter says:
“To me the Whitehall Spirit 17 Expedition is the epitome of adventure. I love that I can configure the boat for an afternoon picnic cruise for 4 with several folks rowing, going out for a sail, getting some exercise sculling, or combine all 3 configurations and adventuring out on a weekend camping trip to an island.”
More info and to place your order:
Phone 1-844-880-5151 or email sales@whitehallrow.com to receive a comprehensive quote that covers fully insured custom curb side delivery via our company truck and driver. This service is available for most locations in the USA or Canada. We also offer worldwide shipping and have shipped Whitehall Spirit® boats to over 50 countries.
Have questions or ready to order?
Please connect with us and one of our knowledgable and friendly staff will be happy to assist you. We can help with delivery info, handling, storing, and almost anything else you need to know including a firm quote with any seasonal specials.
Email us at sales@whitehallrow.com
Call toll free in North America: 1-844-880-5151
Calls outside North America: +1-250-361-2628
