Whitehall Spirit® Tango 17® Double Slide Seat Sculling Rowboat
Transform Your Life with the Tango 17® Double Slide Seat Sculling Rowboat
Zero Maintenance
Who Rows the Tango 17®?
- Couples or friends rowing together for fitness, adventure and full body workout.
- Solo rowers who mostly row alone but want to bring family or friends along on occasions
- Active adults 50+ maintaining strength and independence.
- Advanced rowers training in all conditions
- Families introducing kids to the sport of rowing
Why Rowers Choose the Tango 17® Slide Seat Rowing Shell:
- All-conditions stability – confidence in wind, waves, and rough water
- Row solo or double – bring your partner, kids, grandkids, or dog
- Joint-friendly fitness – 90% muscle engagement, zero knee stress
- Burns twice the calories of jogging—low-impact, high-results
- Adventure-ready – explore coastlines, camp, expedition row; faster roomier and easier to step aboard than a kayak and much more stable.
- Unsinkable double hull – fully buoyant construction for maximum safety
- Coast Guard approved – US/Canadian Coast Guard and CE certified
- Maintenance free durability – stays showroom shiny for decades
- Fast and proven – three-time Race to Alaska leg 1 winner
Standard features
The Tango 17® comes equipped with all of the features shown below as standard and are included in the base price.
Sliding Seat
This slide seat design has been used for over a century. Seat holes and cutaway fit the coccyx and sit bones. Anodized tracks allow smooth sliding.
Footstops
Adjustable foot stretcher fits any leg length. Velcro straps enable regular footwear to be worn by the rower. Heel cups adjust up or down for varying shoe sizes.
Outriggers
These cast aluminum outriggers create the correct span for 9’6” carbon fiber sculling oars. The rower can remain seated when the outrigger is hinged inboard.
Outriggers Inboard
Outriggers hinge inboard when coming alongside a dock or boat. By being closer to the dock, the boat is more stable, safer and easier to get into or out of.
Fixed Seat
The sliding seat removes easily and the fixed seat snaps into place. The fixed seat stows between the track risers, flush to the floor for convenient storage.
Traditional Oar Socket
Oarlock sockets cast into the outrigger bases allow traditional “oars on the gunnel” style rowing using either or both of the fixed seats.
Drain plug
Pulling the plug when storing the boat out of the water keeps the hull from collecting rain water and makes draining easier when hosing the boat down.
Non-Skid
Top quality nonskid located on the cockpit floor prevents slipping and makes it safer and easier to move around. Dog-friendly.
Mushroom Cleat
Cleats are used for hanging fenders or spring lines when tying to a dock. The mushroom shape has no sharp corners to help prevent snagging on clothing.
Tie-Downs
Conveniently secure your cushions or gear using these durable plastic tie downs, suitable for webbing strap.
Batten Ends
Bow Eyes
A recessed bow eye protects other boats from damage and takes the worry out of coming alongside. They are strong enough to lift or tow the boat.
Price Before Options:
$18,193 CAD 🇨🇦
$12,995 USD 🇺🇸 – Tariff Free
Pricing PDF: Whitehall Spirit® Tango 17® Double Slide Seat Sculling Rowboat
Accessories & Options
Customize your boat with a wide selection of factory options and accessories, including:
- Factory Options (custom boat name, motor pads, stainless bow keel strip)
- Oars and Sculls (lightweight carbon fiber sculling oars)
- Battens and Boat Covers (Lexan water shedding battens, Sunbrella fabric covers)
- Gear and Accessories (lines and fenders and rowing mirror)
- Safety Gear (nav lights, bailer and safety equipment kit)
- Boat Handling Gear (boat dollies, lift strap, dock davits and dock bunk)
To place your order:
Phone 1-844-880-5151 or email sales@whitehallrow.com to receive a quote, alternatively click the ‘request information’ button and complete the short form. All quotes include fully insured curbside delivery across North America with our own company truck and driver for the highest level of care.
We also provide worldwide shipping and have delivered Whitehall Spirit® boats to customers in over 50 countries.
| Length Overall : | 17′ (5.18 m) | Waterline Length : | 16′ 5″ (5 m) |
| Height Overall : | 26″ (66 cm) | Weight Overall : | 200lbs (90 kg) |
| Pin-to-Pin Width : | 63″ (160 cm) | Beam : | 46″ (117 cm) |
| Draft : | 6″ (15 cm) | Depth : | 18″ (46 cm) |
| Track Travel : | 36″ (91.5 cm) | Top Speed : | 5.5 Knots (10.186 kph) |
| Carrying Capacity : | 660lbs (300 kg) | Person Capacity : | 1-4 |
The hull and deck are constructed from an ultra-strong co-polymer plastic using a heat/vacuum forming process called thermoforming. Co-polymer is rigid and stiff and will not change shape like rotocast polyethylene does when exposed to direct sunlight. Co-polymer is also much more impact-resistant than fiberglass hull construction and is virtually maintenance-free.
The exterior and interior have an acrylic coating called Solarkote® bonded to the surface that is UV-proof. That means the boat retains a glossy yacht-like finish and stays shiny and looking good for years. An ‘interdeck’ bonded between the hull and deck further stiffens the boat and reinforces the cockpit deck, track tower bases, and footstop mounts, which are subject to the major forces of the rowing process. The double hull construction makes the Tango 17® virtually unsinkable just like the Solo 14® model.
The metals and copolymer plastic used in construction of the Tango 17® are 100% recyclable. See more details on the features page.
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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
Curbside delivery across North America, handled by our own trusted driver and truck!
“When I row my Tango 17® three of my passions come together, family, health and rowing. It’s perfect for rowing in calm or wind and waves. An ideal training platform for beginners of any age and perfect for families to enjoy the art and sport of sculling while getting fit and staying healthy.”
-Xeno Muller, (6’2” 240lbs) Olympic Gold Rower
(Holder of the fastest single scull 2000 meter event for 15 years.)
