Whitehall 16
Description
The Whitehall 16 (or closely related 15'11"–16'11" models) is a sweet-spot size in the classic Whitehall family — larger than the compact 12' versions we've discussed, offering more stability, carrying capacity, and versatility for longer rows, family outings, or light touring, while still being manageable for solo use or trailering from Plymouth, Indiana. It's a modern take on the 19th-century harbor workboat, with that signature graceful hull: fine entry forward, wineglass transom aft, lapstrake (clinker) planking for elegance and efficiency, and excellent tracking under oars. Many builders produce 16-footers (or near equivalents like the Bear Mountain Ontario Whitehall at 15'11.5", Alden Whitehall at 16', or Glen-L plans around 16'11"), often in woodstrip-epoxy (lightweight cedar), traditional clinker cedar, or fiberglass with wood trim. These are faster and more seaworthy than smaller Whitehalls, gliding effortlessly once moving.
Construction Details
| Designer | Unknown |
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| Builder | Bear Mountain Ontario |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
Whitehall 16 - SPRIT
| Luff | 8.58 ft - (2615 mm) |
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| Foot | 7.92 ft - (2414 mm) |
| Leech | 10.92 ft - (3328 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 85.09 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 11.167 ft - (3404 mm) |
| Head | 5.5 ft - (1676 mm) |
| Area | * 63.23 ft² |
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Whitehall 16 - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 8.42 ft - (2566 mm) |
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| Foot | 9.33 ft - (2844 mm) |
| Leech | 13.33 ft - (4063 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.12 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Head | 8.88 ft - (2707 mm) |
| Area | * 92.09 ft² |
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