Viper F16 Information, Review, Specs

Boat drawing
Make
Model
Number Built
Production Year(s)
2010 - ??

The search results for "Viper F16" are heavily biased towards the F-16 fighter jet. I need to be careful to extract only information relevant to the sailboat.

Based on the search results, I have found some relevant information for the sailboat:

  • The Viper F16 is a high-performance beach catamaran in the Formula 16 class.
  • It is designed to be sailed either double-handed with twin trapeze, spinnaker, and square-top mainsail, or single-handed with spinnaker (uni rig).
  • The Formula 16 class rules are mildly restricted and recognized by ISAF (now World Sailing).
  • A Catsailor.com forum review compares the Viper F16's layout to a race-ready F18.
  • One review mentions its good performance in light airs.
  • A top speed of 23.5 knots has been recorded during racing on a Viper F16.
  • Goodall Design Australia (Greg Goodall) is strongly associated with the Viper F16 and the F16 class.

I have enough information to start drafting the article, making sure to filter out all the fighter jet references. I will be very explicit about the limited "accommodations" given the boat type.

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Measurements

Construction & Hull

Construction Material
Fiberglass (Foam Core)
Hull Type
Catamaran Sailboat
Keel Type
Daggerboard
Ballast
-
Displacement
284 lbs
Water Capacity
-
Fuel Capacity
-

Engine

Engine Make
Engine Model
Engine Type
Engine HP
Engine Count
1
Drive Type
Fuel Type
Hover over a measurement
IJPE FS LOALWL

Rig & Sails

Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
P (Main Luff)
-
E (Main Foot)
-
I (Foretriangle Height)
-
J (Foretriangle Base)
-
Forestay Length (est)
-
Main Sail Area
-
Foretriangle Sail Area
-
Total Sail Area (Reported)
206 sqft
Total Sail Area (Calc)
-

Dimensions

LOA
16.4 ft
LWL
-
Beam
8.2 ft
Draft
1.7 ft
Max Headroom
-
Air Draft
-

Calculations

Hull Speed
— kn
Pounds per Inch Immersion