Baltic Runabout BR 17 – Where Performance Meets Elegance (2025)

The Baltic Runabout BR 17 is a stunning 17.39ft (5.30m) mahogany powerboat that combines timeless craftsmanship with modern performance. Built in 2025 and located in Valdemarsvik, Sweden, this exclusive vessel is designed for those who appreciate handmade quality and elegant design. With a 90hp Rotax gasoline engine, it delivers smooth acceleration and reliable handling on the water.

Experience the BR 17 – Where Performance Meets Elegance The BR 17 is the perfect combination of speed, agility, and luxury on the water. Designed to comfortably seat 5 people, this sleek runabout offers exhilarating speed and acceleration, paired with exceptional comfort and fuel efficiency. Its jet propulsion ensures instant planing with minimal bow rise, while the sharp bow effortlessly cuts through waves. The modified V-bottom ensures excellent stability, even in choppy waters, making the BR 17 a truly versatile vessel for any water adventure. Eco-Friendly and Energy Efficient Experience the future of boating with the BR 17’s eco-friendly performance. This boat offers exceptional fuel efficiency, significantly reducing fuel consumption and leaving a much smaller environmental footprint than electric boats. It’s the ideal choice for those who want to enjoy the open water while minimizing their impact on the environment. Perfect for Water Sports With its spacious aft swim platform, water sports are a breeze. The BR 17 is safe for swimmers, as there is no exposed propeller – ensuring maximum safety for everyone on board. Whether you’re into wakeboarding, waterskiing, or simply relaxing in the water, the BR 17 makes it easy and enjoyable. Versatile and Safe Certified under Design Category D, the BR 17 is perfect for lakes, rivers, and sheltered coastal waters. Its lightweight construction also makes it the ideal tender, easily loaded and stored on the deck of larger yachts. The unsinkable hull, featuring a forward watertight bulkhead and flotation foam integrated into the hull and engine room, guarantees maximum safety and reliability. Uncompromising Craftsmanship The BR 17’s cold-molded hull is a true testament to craftsmanship. With layers of solid mahogany, epoxy, fiberglass, and foam core, the hull is incredibly stiff, strong, and lightweight. The wood is fully encapsulated in epoxy and coated with multiple layers of durable polyurethane clear coat, providing the same low-maintenance protection you’d expect from traditional fiberglass boats. Specifications • Engine: 90hp Rotax petrol • Propulsion: Jet drive • Fuel Tank: 60L • Fuel Consumption: 7.5L/h • Range: 7 hours 20 minutes with 10% reserve • Top Speed: 40 knots (light load), 35 knots (full load) Standard Equipment • Intelligent Brake and Reverse System • Variable Trim System • 2 Isolated Batteries • Bluetooth Sound System • 2 Bilge Pumps • Automatic Fire Suppression System (Engine Room) • Bilge Fan • Electric Engine Room Hatch Actuators • LED Underwater and Cockpit Lighting • Two Covers (Transport/Mooring & Dry Storage) • Custom-Built Trailer Custom Options When ordering the BR 17, you can personalize the interior with your choice of colors, materials, and embroidery, all at no additional cost. Optional electronics, including a chart plotter, are available, as well as options for more powerful engines, up to 325hp. Handcrafted in Latvia, each BR 17 is built with precision and attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality and meeting your specific customization requests. We offer a 10-year warranty on the hull, protecting against delamination, blistering, or any other manufacturing defect. Discover the BR 17 – a boat that delivers on every level. Contact us today for more information and take the first step towards owning your very own BR 17.

Key Specifications:

• LOA: 5.30 m (17.39 ft)
• Beam: 1.83 m
• Engine: 90hp Rotax naturally aspirated gasoline engine
• Dry Weight: 350 kg
• Laden Weight: 780 kg
• Guest Capacity: Up to 5 people
• Hull Material: Cold-molded mahogany with epoxy

This lightweight yet robust boat offers a comfortable ride with a draft of only 0.25 m, making it ideal for coastal cruising and shallow waters.