Chrysler-Lone Star 16
Description
The Chrysler 16 sailboat, also known as the Lone Star 16 (LS-16), is a compact, trailerable daysailer designed for recreational use, particularly by families, beginners, or youth sailors on lakes and protected coastal waters. Produced by Chrysler Marine (a division of Chrysler Corporation) starting in 1969, it was an early entry in their expanding lineup of affordable fiberglass sailboats, following the acquisition of Lone Star Boats in 1965. The design prioritizes simplicity, stability, and ease of handling, with twin centerboards providing good upwind performance and shallow draft for beaching. It's a monohull with no cabin, making it ideal for day sailing rather than overnight trips. Production likely ended in the late 1970s alongside Chrysler's broader exit from the marine market in 1980, with an estimated few hundred units built.
Construction Details
| Designer | Chrysler Yachts |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chrysler Marine |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 16.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.25 ft |
| p | 18 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.25 ft | 6.25 ft | 18 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.28 ft - (6181 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 89.4 ° |
| Diagonal | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 93.1 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Foot | 6.75 ft - (2057 mm) |
| Leech | 14.75 ft - (4496 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 99.52 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.22 ft - (1896 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.85 ° |
| Area | * 49.75 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | 16.75 ft - (5105 mm) |
| MidGirth | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Foot | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 164 ft² |
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