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Apollo 16
Designer: Bruce Kirby  ·  Builder: Amf (Usa)  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Apollo 16

With limited specifications available, the Apollo 16 represents a lesser-documented entry in the recreational sailing market, making research challenging for prospective buyers. Despite the scarcity of detailed technical information, this 16-foot sailboat appears to have been positioned as an entry-level to intermediate vessel suitable for day sailing and coastal exploration. Small boats in this size range typically excel at introducing new sailors to the sport while remaining manageable for single-handed operation. The Apollo 16 likely offered straightforward rigging and handling characteristics that would appeal to weekend sailors and sailing schools. Its compact dimensions suggest it was designed for trailer sailing, allowing owners to explore different bodies of water rather than being tied to a single marina. Without comprehensive specifications, potential buyers should exercise particular diligence when evaluating any Apollo 16 on the market. The limited available documentation makes it crucial to inspect the boat's construction quality, rigging condition, and overall maintenance history firsthand. While this boat may offer an affordable entry point into sailing, the scarcity of parts and service information could present challenges for long-term ownership and maintenance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 15.75 ft / 4.80 m
Beam 5.92 ft / 1.80 m
Max Draft 2.60 ft / 0.79 m
Displacement 300.00 lb / 136 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bruce Kirby
Builder AMF (USA)
First Built 1977
Number Built 1100
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Performance Ratios
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
55.82
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
3.06
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 4.9 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.7 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 0.50 ft / 0.15 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 129.00 ft² / 11.98 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Bruce Kirby
How It Compares

vs. Bombardier 48, Caprice 15, Constellation 16, Overnighter 16, Tanzer 16

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Dimensions
LOA
Apollo 16 ★
15.8 ft
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15.8 ft
Caprice 15
14.7 ft
Constellation 16
16.3 ft
Overnighter 16
16.3 ft
Tanzer 16
16.3 ft
LWL
Apollo 16 ★
Bombardier 48
Caprice 15
Constellation 16
15.6 ft
Overnighter 16
15.6 ft
Tanzer 16
15.3 ft
Beam
Apollo 16 ★
5.9 ft
Bombardier 48
5.0 ft
Caprice 15
6.0 ft
Constellation 16
6.2 ft
Overnighter 16
6.2 ft
Tanzer 16
6.2 ft
Displacement
Apollo 16 ★
300 lbs
Bombardier 48
300 lbs
Caprice 15
250 lbs
Constellation 16
450 lbs
Overnighter 16
500 lbs
Tanzer 16
450 lbs
Sail Area
Apollo 16 ★
Bombardier 48
128 sq ft
Caprice 15
Constellation 16
135 sq ft
Overnighter 16
135 sq ft
Tanzer 16
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Apollo 16 ★
Bombardier 48
Caprice 15
Constellation 16
36.8
Overnighter 16
34.3
Tanzer 16
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Apollo 16 ★
3.1
Bombardier 48
3.8
Caprice 15
2.7
Constellation 16
3.9
Overnighter 16
4.3
Tanzer 16
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Apollo 16 ★
Bombardier 48
Caprice 15
Constellation 16
3.22
Overnighter 16
3.11
Tanzer 16
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Apollo 16 ★
55
Bombardier 48
54
Caprice 15
57
Constellation 16
53
Overnighter 16
59
Tanzer 16
56
Hull Speed
Apollo 16 ★
4.9 kts
Bombardier 48
4.9 kts
Caprice 15
4.7 kts
Constellation 16
5.3 kts
Overnighter 16
5.3 kts
Tanzer 16
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