Sto-a-Way 16
Description
The Sto‑a‑Way 16 is a 16‑foot folding fiberglass sailing dinghy designed by George B. Ireland and built by Sto‑a‑Way Boats (USA) during the 1960s and 1970s. Marketed for its unique folding design (reduces beam from 6'6" to 2'6" for trailering/storage), approximately several hundred were produced. The boat features a simple sloop rig, centerboard, self‑bailing cockpit, and rugged construction suitable for beach launching and family daysailing. Its innovative hinge system allows easy transport while maintaining good sailing performance, making it popular for car topping and small‑craft adventures.
Construction Details
| Designer | George B. Ireland |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sto‑a‑Way Boats (USA) |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
| LOA | 16.000 ft |
| Beam | 6.500 ft |
| Displacement | 300 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1962 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 14 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 4.38 ft |
| p | 18.50 ft |
| e | 8.85 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 ft | 4.38 ft | 18.50 ft | 8.85 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Sto-a-Way 16 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.85 ft - (2697 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.04 ft - (6108 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 20.23 ft - (6166 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 84.57 ft² |
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Sto-a-Way 16 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 11.73 ft - (3575 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 5.77 ft - (1759 mm) |
| Leech | * 10.23 ft - (3118 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 5.03 ft - (1533 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.94 ° |
| Area | * 29.51 ft² |
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Sto-a-Way 16 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.75 ft - (1753 mm) |
| Leech | 11.67 ft - (3557 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 117.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 5.16 ft - (1573 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.79 ° |
| Area | * 33.55 ft² |
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Sto-a-Way 16 - GENOA
| Luff | * 13.93 ft - (4246 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.04 ft - (2146 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.13 ft - (4002 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.56 ft - (1999 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.93 ° |
| Area | * 45.69 ft² |
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Sto-a-Way 16 - DRIFTER
| Luff | 13.92 ft - (4243 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 7.67 ft - (2338 mm) |
| Leech | 12.92 ft - (3938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 160.69 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.03 ft - (2143 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.3 ° |
| Area | * 48.9 ft² |
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Sto-a-Way 16 - DRIFTER
| Luff | 13.92 ft - (4243 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 6.42 ft - (1957 mm) |
| Leech | 12.92 ft - (3938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 135.77 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.94 ft - (1811 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.03 ° |
| Area | * 41.32 ft² |
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Sto-a-Way 16 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Leech | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 98 ft² |
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