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BALBOA 16
Built by Coastal Recreation (USA)
• Designed by W. Shad Turner
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1981
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
4.88 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
4.47 m
Beam:
2.29 m
Draft (Max):
0.74 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
454 kg
Ballast:
181 kg
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
6.04 m²
Mainsail Area:
4.83 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
10.87 m²
Sail Area (reported):
10.87 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
6.10 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
1.98 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
4.88 m
E (Boom Length):
1.98 m
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
5.13 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
18.40
SA/Displacement (Reported):
18.75
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
40.00%
Displacement/Length:
141.40
Comfort Ratio:
7.00
Capsize Screening:
3.00
S-Number:
3.76
Notes
Thanks to Bill Witherup for brochure and updated information.