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Sparrow 16

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/transom hung rudder · 1978–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
38.9%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.8
Displacement / length
131.8
Comfort ratio
7.6
Capsize screening
2.70
Hull speed
5.1 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
337
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Concrete
Production
Years built
1978–present
Units built
150
Designer
Ron Holder
Builder
Northshore Marine

Design & history

Originally called the GUPPY 16 and built by Melon Marine, very few were built before the molds were acquired by Northshore Marine (USA).

Variants
  • GUPPY 16
Production

Originally built by Melon Marine as the GUPPY 16; very few were built before the molds were acquired by Northshore Marine (USA).

Curated reference notes

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