Luger 16 Leeward
Description
The Luger Leeward 16 is a classic American fiberglass sailing dinghy designed and built by Luger Industries in Burnsville, Minnesota, starting in 1962. Founded by brothers Ren and Orm Luger, the company specialized in affordable kit boats for amateur builders, ranging from 8 to 35 feet, and claimed to be the "world's largest manufacturer of kit boats." The Leeward 16 was produced as a simple kit (assembly time estimated at 10–15 hours), making it accessible for families or beginners learning to sail. With its centerboard configuration, modest sail plan, and small cuddy cabin, it's a versatile day-sailer and weekender for lakes, rivers, or sheltered coastal waters—offering plenty of cockpit space for 4–6 people while keeping things dry and stable. Production continued until Luger Industries closed in 1987, with around 100–200 hulls built.
Construction Details
| Designer | Luger Boats |
|---|---|
| Builder | Luger Industries |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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| j | - |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
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Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Foot | 9.67 ft - (2947 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.51 ft - (5947 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.14 ° |
| Diagonal | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 86.61 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 13.625 ft - (4153 mm) |
| Foot | 7.92 ft - (2414 mm) |
| Leech | 11.792 ft - (3594 mm) |
| Area | * 46.52 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Foot | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | 13.375 ft - (4077 mm) |
| Area | * 70.59 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Foot | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | 13.375 ft - (4077 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 10.27 ft - (3130 mm) |
| Area | * 70.59 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Foot | 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Area | * 123 ft² |
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