Sparrow 16 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 15.92 | 4.85 |
| J | 5.25 | 1.60 |
| P | 17.42 | 5.31 |
| E | 7.75 | 2.36 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 15.92 | 4.85 |
| JSP | 5.25 | 1.60 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 5.3 | 1.6 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 41.8 | 3.9 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 72.9 | 6.8 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 114.7 | 10.7 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 71 | 6.7 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 16.3 | 5.0 |
| LWL | 14.5 | 4.4 |
| Beam | 6.5 | 2.0 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 900 lbs. | 408 kgs. |
| Ballast | 350 lbs. | 159 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.13 | 0.03 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.39 | 0.39 |
| Displac. / LOA | 55.21 | 81.6 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/transom hung rudder |
| Rig Type | Fractional Sloop |
| Designer | Ron Holder |
| Builder | Northshore Marine (USA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | lead/concrete |
| First Build | 1978 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | 150 |