Gloucester 16
Description
The Gloucester 16 is a compact recreational sailboat, originally designed by C. William Lapworth in the mid-1960s as the Newport 16 and later produced by Gloucester Yachts from 1986 to 1989, with approximately 1,300 units built. Measuring 15 feet 7 inches in length overall, it features a fiberglass hull with wood trim, a displacement of 900 pounds, and a 200-pound cast iron swing keel for stability, alongside an optional fixed keel variant with a 2.5-foot draft. Renowned for its trailerable design and suitability as a mini-cruiser, the boat includes a small cuddy cabin accommodating two adults for overnighting, a roller-furling jib, and a spacious cockpit ideal for day sailing or training beginners, including teenagers.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Builder | Glooucester Yachts |
| Length | 15.580 ft |
| LOA | 19.250 ft |
| LWL | 16.500 ft |
| Beam | 7.500 ft |
| Displacement | 1600 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 15 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 5.33 ft |
| p | 18 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 ft | 5.33 ft | 18 ft | 8 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.27 ft - (5873 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 19.44 ft - (5925 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 74.25 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Foot | 7.42 ft - (2262 mm) |
| Leech | 13.25 ft - (4039 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 126.45 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.74 ft - (2054 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.09 ° |
| Area | * 48.89 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 15.12 ft - (4609 mm) |
| Foot | * 7.89 ft - (2405 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.76 ft - (4499 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.9 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.51 ft - (2289 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -1.74 ° |
| Area | * 56.79 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 15.12 ft - (4609 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 9.59 ft - (2923 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.59 ft - (2923 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 123 ft² |
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