The Rebel 16 is with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
5.0 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
122
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
6.0
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Hull Speed
5.0kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
2lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
6.0
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Rebel 16.
| Rebel 16 | Balboa 16 | Com Pac 16 | Leeward 16 Luger | Overnighter 16 | Tanzer 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 16.1 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| LWL | — | 14.7 | 14.0 | 15.0 | 15.6 | 15.3 |
| Beam | 6.6 | 7.5 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Displacement | 700 | 1 | 1 | 650 | 500 | 450 |
| Ballast | — | 400 | 450 | — | — | — |
| Sail Area | 166 | 117 | 115 | 140 | 135 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 18.8 | 17.3 | 29.9 | 34.3 | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 40.0 | 40.9 | — | — | — |
| Comfort | 6.0 | 7.0 | 10.7 | 5.7 | 4.3 | — |
| Capsize | — | 3.00 | 2.33 | 2.89 | 3.11 | — |
| Hull Speed | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | — |