GLOUCESTER 16
Fractional Sloop • Swing Keel • Built 1986–1989
Dimensions
- LOA
- 15.58 ft
- LWL
- 14 ft
- Beam
- 6.25 ft
- Max Draft
- 3.75 ft
- Min Draft
- 0.75 ft
- Displacement
- 900 lbs
- Ballast
- 200 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.59 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 23.5
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 146
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 22.2%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 137 sq ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Swing Keel
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Iron
Production
- First Built
- 1986
- Last Built
- 1989
- Number Built
- 1300
Notes: Originally the NEWPORT 16.(1965)\nA fixed keel version was also available with a draft of 2.5'.
Designer
- C. William Lapworth (1919–2006)
Builder
- Lockley Newport Boats (USA) (1964–1988)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEPTUNE 16 | 15.75 | 1981 | Fractional Sloop |
| NEWPORT 16 | 15.58 | 1965 | Fractional Sloop |