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X-SD-7132
Sailboat Description
The Tanzer 16 is a great family daysailer and is still actively raced. Racing crew for the Tanzer 16 is typically 2 adults. The Tanzer 16 was first built in 1963. The class association for the Tanzer 16 is active and helps owners maximize the utility of the design.
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Boat Specifications
Length | 16.33 ft |
Waterline Length (LWL) | 15.58 ft |
Beam | 6.167 ft |
Displacement (Weight) | 450 lbs |
Draft | 2.75 ft |
Sail Area | 135 sqft |
Mast Height | 25 ft |
Builder/Designer | Johann Tanzer |
Source of Data | Class Rules |
Sail Data
Genoa
Luff | 16.083ft |
Foot | 7.25ft |
Leech | 15.33ft |
Head | n/a |
Clew-Throat | n/a |
Stay | n/a |
Comments | n/a |
Jibsail
Luff | 14.67ft |
Foot | 5.92ft |
Leech | 12.083ft |
Head | n/a |
Clew-Throat | n/a |
Stay | n/a |
Comments | n/a |
Mainsail
Luff | 19.25ft |
Foot | 9.37ft |
Leech | 21.5ft |
Head | 0.33ft |
Clew-Throat | n/a |
Stay | n/a |
Comments | n/a |
Spinnaker
Luff | n/a |
Foot | 13ft |
Leech | n/a |
Head | n/a |
Clew-Throat | n/a |
Stay | 17.25ft |
Comments | n/a |
*A computer algorithm was used to determine this figure based on partial data (usually the I, J, E,
and P). These data points should be carefully checked. More
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Please Note: Most of our sail dimensions are based on class rules, designer blueprints,
or measurements of sails. These dimensions are intended as starting points only. Sailboats are not all
uniform, even from the same designer. We recommend carefully measuring your boat if you are uncertain
about dimensions.
All dimensions are intended to be maximum and smaller sails are not wrong.
We've limited our listing to the sails most commonly used, but these are not the only ones
appropriate for a given boat.