Tanzer 16 Sail Data

# 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

Mainsail

Luff
19.25ft
Foot
9.37ft
Leech
21.5ft
Head
0.33ft
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

Genoa

Luff
16.083ft
Foot
7.25ft
Leech
15.33ft
Head
n/a
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 Details >

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.