16 ft Centreboard Sloop, Design #161

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 and 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