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VENUS 16

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1989

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
53 ft
LWL
43.31 ft
Beam
14.93 ft
Max Draft
6.89 ft
Displacement
35,715 lbs
Ballast
14,638 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.81 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
196
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
41.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
1112 sq ft
I
63.97 ft
J
18.86 ft
P
56.43 ft
E
18.04 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1989
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Power
100 hp
Engine Type
Diesel X 2
Water
475 gal
Fuel
158 gal

Builder