Back in the early days before small engines, when Whitehall rowboats were considered the best working boats on the harbor, the 17′ Whitehall Traditional Rowboat was the favored size. This was the rowboat that could be easily handled by one person alone, but could also carry up to six people plus cargo. In those early days, Whitehall boats were used by everyone from the harbor police to water taxi operators in ports like New York City.
For the traditional rower, this model represents a boat that is practical and perfect for rowing in lakes, rivers, or on the ocean. There are three rowing stations with on-the-gunnel oarlocks. The aft or center rowing stations are great for rowing alone. Three people rowing at once is a family favorite. When taking a group of passengers for a ride, using only the forward rowing stations works well.
This fixed-seat traditional rowing model features built-in buoyancy forward and aft, and is also available with a solid teak floorboard system or a fully-buoyant “Ocean Tender Floor” which adds substantial extra reserve buoyancy to the boat (an important safety feature).
Owner Steve Jorgenson reports:
“I think I’ve already exceeded the annual legal limit on fun. The Whitehall is so stunningly beautiful that whenever I’m parked somewhere.”
Owner Robert Dunshee reports:
“The boat rows like a dream. My wife and I row tandem, but the boat rows equally well (not as fast, of course) solo. It is beautiful and we take a not-so-well-concealed pride in all the approving comments we get. In fact, being in the boat is like being a part of a lovely piece of sculpture! It’s art that one can use. The boat is easy to trailer – very important to us because we want to use it frequently; at least once or twice a week.”
Complete boat with solid teak woodwork, bronze fittings, lapstrake fiberglass hull, bilge drain/plug, maintenance kit, bronze builder’s plaque, & How to Row DVD – ready to row.
Pricing PDF: Whitehall Spirit® 17 Traditional Row Model
Accessories PDF: Classic Whitehall Models Accessories Pricing
| Length | 16’11” (5.2 m) | Weight | 272 lbs (123 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) |
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| Teak floorboards | $3245.00 USD |
| Ocean tender fully buoyant floor | $3250.00 USD |
| Stern motor pad | $122.00 USD |
| Stainless steel keel strip | $588.00 USD |
| Slide seat unit (includes hinged bronze outriggers) | $2256.00 USD |
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How to Order
Many customers first print the “Pricing and Accessories PDF”, in the “Pricing” tab above, for the boat they are planning to purchase, and then check-off the items they are interested in before calling or sending it to us. This is a good way to begin the process.
Alternatively, you can call to discuss your options, especially if you are unsure about what Whitehall boat model you are interested in. Your order may be as simple as a basic rowing model with oars, or as elaborate as a slide-seat rowing & sailing model with accessories, delivered to another continent.
Ordering/Delivery Details & Policies
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Find Your Classic Whitehall Spirit® Boat
All 18 classic boat models can be ordered in different configurations to suit your needs.