Dart 16 Race
Description
The Dart 16 (often simply called the Dart) is a classic British one-design racing dinghy designed by Trevor Kirby and first built in 1965 by Kirby Marine. This lightweight, catamaran embodies the spirit of high-performance small-boat sailing, ideal for club racing, youth programs, and day sailing on inland waters or sheltered bays. Over 1,000 have been built, fostering vibrant class associations in the UK and Europe.
Construction Details
| Designer | Trevor Kirby |
|---|---|
| Builder | Kirby Marine |
| Length | 13.000 ft |
| LOA | 16.390 ft |
| Beam | 6.070 ft |
| Displacement | 187 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 14.50 ft |
| e | 10.37 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 14.50 ft | 10.37 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Dart 16 Race - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10.38 ft - (3164 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.32 ft - (5279 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.03 ° |
| Diagonal | * 17.54 ft - (5346 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 75.12 ft² |
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