Core Sound 16
Description
Graham Byrnes' most famous sharpie design is the Core Sound 16 (CS16), a lightweight plywood/epoxy beach sharpie sailboat introduced in 1993 by B&B Yacht Designs. Hundreds have been homebuilt globally (exact numbers undocumented), featuring hard-chine hulls, swing centerboard, kick-up rudder, gaff sloop rig (leg-o-mutton option), and nesting capability for trailering—ideal for shallow-water day sailing, fishing, or family outings with exceptional stability and speed. Key features: self-bailing cockpit, 475 lb displacement, and versatile sail plans up to 145 ft².
Construction Details
| Designer | Graham S. Byrnes, N.A. |
|---|---|
| Builder | B&B Yacht Designs |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
| LOA | 16.000 ft |
| LWL | 15.250 ft |
| Beam | 6.250 ft |
| Displacement | 475 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.833 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.667 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 16 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | 13.42 ft |
| e2 | 7 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 16 ft | 8 ft | 13.42 ft | 7 ft | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Core Sound 16 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.51 ft - (5337 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 17.64 ft - (5377 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | 63.91 ft² |
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Core Sound 16 - MIZZEN
| Luff | 13.42 ft - (4090 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 14.79 ft - (4508 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88.02 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 14.92 ft - (4548 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | 46.9 ft² |
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