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Lone Star 16 Chrysler
Designer: T. L. Foul & C. Wittholz  ·  Builder: Chrysler  ·  First built: 1969
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About the Lone Star 16 Chrysler

With limited documentation available, the Lone Star 16 Chrysler represents an intriguing piece of sailing history that deserves closer examination by vintage boat enthusiasts. This 16-foot sailboat emerged during an era when major automotive manufacturers briefly explored the marine market, bringing their manufacturing expertise to small boat construction. Based on its modest dimensions, this sailboat was likely designed for coastal sailing, lake recreation, and perhaps light daysailing adventures. The Chrysler connection suggests solid construction quality typical of the company's industrial manufacturing standards, though specific details about the hull design and rigging configuration remain elusive in current documentation. Potential buyers should appreciate that boats from this period often featured straightforward, practical designs that prioritized reliability over cutting-edge performance. The Lone Star 16 would appeal most to sailors seeking a manageable boat for learning, casual recreational sailing, or those with particular interest in preserving marine heritage from major American manufacturers. Given the limited specifications available, prospective owners would benefit from thorough inspection and research into individual boats' condition and originality. The rarity of comprehensive documentation makes each surviving example potentially valuable to collectors of vintage American sailboats.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 16.00 ft / 4.88 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 14.16 ft / 4.32 m
Beam 6.08 ft / 1.85 m
Max Draft 2.83 ft / 0.86 m
Min Draft 0.50 ft / 0.15 m
Displacement 450.00 lb / 204 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 160.00 ft² / 14.86 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Twin Centerboards
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer T. L. Foul & C. Wittholz
Builder Chrysler
First Built 1969
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
43.65
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
4.27
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.18
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. 5.04
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. 307.62
How It Compares

vs. Balboa 16, Com-Pac 16, Grumman Flyer, Leeward 16 Luger, Sweet Sixteen

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Dimensions
LOA
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
16.0 ft
Balboa 16
16.0 ft
Com-Pac 16
16.0 ft
Grumman Flyer
16.2 ft
Leeward 16 Luger
16.0 ft
Sweet Sixteen
16.0 ft
LWL
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
14.2 ft
Balboa 16
14.7 ft
Com-Pac 16
14.0 ft
Grumman Flyer
14.5 ft
Leeward 16 Luger
15.0 ft
Sweet Sixteen
12.3 ft
Beam
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
6.1 ft
Balboa 16
7.5 ft
Com-Pac 16
6.0 ft
Grumman Flyer
6.7 ft
Leeward 16 Luger
6.3 ft
Sweet Sixteen
6.0 ft
Displacement
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
450 lbs
Balboa 16
1 lbs
Com-Pac 16
1 lbs
Grumman Flyer
320 lbs
Leeward 16 Luger
650 lbs
Sweet Sixteen
450 lbs
Ballast
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
Balboa 16
400 lbs
Com-Pac 16
450 lbs
Grumman Flyer
Leeward 16 Luger
Sweet Sixteen
Sail Area
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
160 sq ft
Balboa 16
117 sq ft
Com-Pac 16
113 sq ft
Grumman Flyer
149 sq ft
Leeward 16 Luger
140 sq ft
Sweet Sixteen
128 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
43.7
Balboa 16
18.8
Com-Pac 16
17.0
Grumman Flyer
51.0
Leeward 16 Luger
29.9
Sweet Sixteen
34.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
Balboa 16
40.0 %
Com-Pac 16
40.9 %
Grumman Flyer
Leeward 16 Luger
Sweet Sixteen
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
4.3
Balboa 16
7.0
Com-Pac 16
10.6
Grumman Flyer
2.6
Leeward 16 Luger
5.7
Sweet Sixteen
4.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
3.18
Balboa 16
3.00
Com-Pac 16
2.33
Grumman Flyer
3.90
Leeward 16 Luger
2.89
Sweet Sixteen
3.13
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
Balboa 16
141
Com-Pac 16
178
Grumman Flyer
46
Leeward 16 Luger
85
Sweet Sixteen
109
Hull Speed
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
5.0 kts
Balboa 16
5.1 kts
Com-Pac 16
5.0 kts
Grumman Flyer
5.1 kts
Leeward 16 Luger
5.2 kts
Sweet Sixteen
4.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Lone Star 16 Chrysler ★
Balboa 16
3.8
Com-Pac 16
Grumman Flyer
Leeward 16 Luger
Sweet Sixteen
6.2
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