Prindle 16
Description
The Prindle 16 is a legendary beach catamaran designed by Geoffrey Prindle and built by Performance Catamarans Inc. (originally Surfglas/Prindle) starting in 1971. With approximately 9,000 hulls produced, it became one of the most successful small catamarans ever built. This 16-foot twin-hulled vessel features daggerboards and a fractional sloop rig with rotating mast, representing a significant evolution from the simpler Prindle 15. The boat is designed for responsive sailing and easy handling, making it ideal for exploring shallow waters and protected anchorages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Geoffrey Prindle |
|---|---|
| Builder | Performance Catamarans Inc. (Surfglas/Prindle) |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
| LOA | 16.000 ft |
| LWL | 15.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.920 ft |
| Displacement | 300 lb |
| Max Draft | 1.830 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1971 |
The standard boat dimensions
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| j | - |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
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| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Prindle 16 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 24.6 ft - (7498 mm) |
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| Foot | 7.67 ft - (2338 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.76 ft - (7242 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 76.14 ° |
| Diagonal | 23.95 ft - (7300 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4.13 in - (105 mm) |
| Area | * 95.01 ft² |
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Prindle 16 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
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| Foot | 5.27 ft - (1606 mm) |
| Leech | 15.09 ft - (4599 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.97 ft - (1515 mm) |
| Area | * 39.76 ft² |
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Prindle 16 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 24.6 ft - (7498 mm) |
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| Foot | 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Leech | 22.21 ft - (6770 mm) |
| Area | * 194 ft² |
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