Fractional Sloop
• Centerboard Dinghy
• Built 1963–1986
Dimensions
LOA
16.33 ft
LWL
15.25 ft
Beam
6.17 ft
Max Draft
2.75 ft
Min Draft
0.58 ft
Displacement
450 lbs
Ballast
— lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
3.22
(use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
39.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ
57
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
—
Sail Plan
Sail Area
145 sq ft
Construction
Hull Type
Centerboard Dinghy
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
—
Production
First Built
1963
Last Built
1986
Number Built
1900
Notes: Originally called the CONSTELLATION. The OVERNIGHTER, was simlar but with a cuddy cabin.\nThe class association aquired the original tooling for the TANZER 16 when Tanzer Industries closed in 1986. But it is unknown if any other boats were built after this date.