Otter 16'
Description
The Otter 16 is a 15'6" open rowing skiff with auxiliary sailing capability designed by Jacques Martens and built using stitch-and-glue construction methods. This design emerged from simple requirements: create an able open rowing skiff with auxiliary sail that could handle serious rowing conditions while providing sufficient seaworthiness and capacity for camping, cruising, or fishing. The boat features generous scantlings compared to similar designs, with a strong fiberglass sandwich bottom capable of withstanding beach dragging and grounding on oyster bars, while maintaining reasonable weight through lightening holes in the frames. At 161 pounds with 65 square feet of sail area, the Otter 16 represents the modern evolution of traditional working boats into recreational craft. Production numbers and construction history details are not documented in available sources, though the design is offered through Bateau.com as plans for amateur builders.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jacques Martens |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
| LOA | 15.500 ft |
| Beam | 4.083 ft |
| Displacement | 161 lb |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Otter 16' - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 13.25 ft - (4039 mm) |
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| Foot | 9.083 ft - (2768 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.59 ft - (4142 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 73.34 ° |
| Diagonal | 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 3 in - (76 mm) |
| Area | * 58.96 ft² |
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