16 ft Centreboard Sloop, Design #161

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This one is for the minimalists, or at least for small boys of any age hungry for that far horizon. It is a tiny cruising sailboat, but an eminently practical one—simple to built a nd economical in outlay. Construction is dead simple: strip planking with glass sheathing inside and out. There are watertight compartments to keep her afloat in the event of swamping. The accommodation is cozy but ample for two on a weekend or for the single hander on longer trips. Construction: strip planking with glass sheathing inside and out Length: 16 ft 0 in Beam: 7 ft 3 in Draft, CB down: 4 ft 0 in Ballast: 450 lbs Displacement: 1800 lbs Sail area: 174 sq. ft Building time: 1200 hours Skill level: intermediate Design #161: 5 Sheet Show more