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Dart 16

Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · Catamaran (No Boards/Asym.)

Designed by Yves Loday · Built by Dart Sailboats · First built 1997

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LOA 15.75 ft  ·  Beam 7.55 ft  ·  Displacement 276.00 lb  ·  Sail Area 140  ·  Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)  ·  Catamaran (No Boards/Asym.)
About the Dart 16 Sailboat

Finding comprehensive information about the Dart 16 can be challenging, as this sailboat appears to be a lesser-documented design with limited specifications readily available. What emerges from the available data suggests a boat that likely falls into the small keelboat or daysailer category, given its numerical designation. Without extensive technical details, the Dart 16 appears to have been designed primarily for recreational sailing and possibly light racing applications. The name "Dart" typically implies a nimble, responsive sailing characteristic, suggesting this boat was intended to offer spirited performance in moderate conditions. Such vessels often excel in protected waters like bays, harbors, and inland lakes, making them suitable for sailors seeking an engaging yet manageable sailing experience. The limited documentation surrounding this model may indicate it had a relatively small production run or served a specific regional market. This scarcity of information doesn't necessarily reflect on the boat's quality or sailing characteristics, but rather suggests it may not have achieved widespread distribution or long-term production success. For prospective buyers researching the Dart 16, connecting with sailing communities or contacting marine surveyors familiar with lesser-known designs would be advisable to gather more comprehensive performance and construction details.

Dimensions & Specifications
LOA (Length Overall) 15.75 ft / 4.80 m
Beam 7.55 ft / 2.30 m
Max Draft 1.64 ft / 0.50 m
Displacement 276.00 lb / 125 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 140
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Rigging Type Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Construction Tecrothene 121
Designer Yves Loday
Builder Dart Sailboats
First Built 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dart 16's sail area to displacement ratio?

The Dart 16 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 52.89. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

What is the Dart 16's comfort ratio?

The Dart 16 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 2.04. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Is the Dart 16 safe for offshore sailing?

The Dart 16 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 4.64. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

What is the hull speed of the Dart 16?

The theoretical hull speed of the Dart 16 is 4.9 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.

How much does a Dart 16 weigh?

The Dart 16 has a displacement of 276.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 15.75 ft.

Who designed the Dart 16?

The Dart 16 was designed by Yves Loday, first built in 1997.