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Peregrine 16 Paceship
Designer: G. William Mcvay  ·  Builder: Paceship (Can)  ·  First built: 1963
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About the Peregrine 16 Paceship

A compact and capable pocket cruiser, the Peregrine 16 by Paceship is a small sailboat designed with accessibility and ease of sailing in mind. Paceship Yachts, a Canadian manufacturer that gained a strong reputation throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century for producing well-crafted fiberglass production boats, built a range of vessels suited to a broad audience of sailors, and the Peregrine 16 fits comfortably within that tradition. Well-suited to sheltered coastal waters, lakes, and calm inland sailing, this boat appeals to beginners looking to develop their skills as well as experienced sailors seeking a manageable daysailer or weekend cruiser. Its modest size makes it easy to trailer, launch, and maintain, lowering the barriers to getting on the water regularly. While detailed specifications are limited, the Peregrine 16 carries the general Paceship hallmarks of solid fiberglass construction and practical design. For a prospective buyer, its appeal lies in its simplicity and affordability, making it an attractive entry point into sailing or a rewarding second boat for those who enjoy relaxed, low-pressure time on the water.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 15.58 ft / 4.75 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
Beam 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 425.00 lb / 193 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer G. William McVay
Builder Paceship (CAN)
First Built 1963
Last Built 1974
Number Built 475
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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
77.12
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. 1.74 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 0.67 ft / 0.20 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 128.00 ft² / 11.89 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 77.12
How It Compares

vs. Coronado 15, Newport 16, Sidewinder 16

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Dimensions
LOA
Peregrine 16 Paceship ★
15.6 ft
Coronado 15
15.3 ft
Newport 16
15.6 ft
Sidewinder 16
15.5 ft
LWL
Peregrine 16 Paceship ★
13.5 ft
Coronado 15
Newport 16
13.7 ft
Sidewinder 16
14.3 ft
Beam
Peregrine 16 Paceship ★
6.0 ft
Coronado 15
5.7 ft
Newport 16
6.3 ft
Sidewinder 16
4.5 ft
Displacement
Peregrine 16 Paceship ★
425 lbs
Coronado 15
385 lbs
Newport 16
750 lbs
Sidewinder 16
175 lbs
Sail Area
Peregrine 16 Paceship ★
Coronado 15
139 sq ft
Newport 16
137 sq ft
Sidewinder 16
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Peregrine 16 Paceship ★
Coronado 15
42.1
Newport 16
26.6
Sidewinder 16
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Peregrine 16 Paceship ★
Coronado 15
4.3
Newport 16
7.1
Sidewinder 16
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Peregrine 16 Paceship ★
77
Coronado 15
77
Newport 16
Sidewinder 16
26
Hull Speed
Peregrine 16 Paceship ★
Coronado 15
4.8 kts
Newport 16
5.0 kts
Sidewinder 16
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