DS 16 (Diller Stills 16)
Description
The Diller-Stills DS 16 is a 16-foot fractional sloop designed and built by Diller-Stills Company in the United States during the 1960s and early 1970s. Constructed primarily of fiberglass with wood trim, it was developed as a durable and easily handled day sailer suitable for both beginners and casual sailors. Estimated production numbers are relatively low—between 400 and 600 units—making surviving examples somewhat uncommon but appreciated for their simple rig and practicality. The DS 16 features a centerboard keel, a self-bailing cockpit, and a light, trailerable hull that allows easy launching and retrieval. With its straightforward rig, stable handling, and forgiving performance, it remains a well-loved example of classic small-boat American design.
Construction Details
| Designer | In House Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Diller-Stills Company |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
| LOA | 16.000 ft |
| LWL | 14.000 ft |
| Beam | 6.000 ft |
| Displacement | 500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.800 ft |
| Year Built | 1965 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 14 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 4.80 ft |
| p | 17 ft |
| e | 7.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 ft | 4.80 ft | 17 ft | 7.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
DS 16 (Diller Stills 16) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 17.58 ft - (5358 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.58 ft - (2615 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.97 ft - (5782 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.09 ° |
| Diagonal | 19.167 ft - (5842 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 77.88 ft² |
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DS 16 (Diller Stills 16) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | 13.25 ft - (4039 mm) |
| Area | * 52.84 ft² |
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