The AMF Trac-16 was introduced in the late 1970s as a direct competitor to the dominating Hobie 16, emerging from the Alcort division of AMF—the same group responsible for the legendary Sunfish. At a time when beach catamarans were the centerpiece of coastal recreation, the Trac-16 sought to offer a more stable and user-friendly alternative to the high-strung designs of its rivals. Marketed as a high-performance catamaran that did not sacrifice ease of use, the Trac-16 was part of a tiered lineup that included the solo-oriented Trac-14 and the larger, more powerful Trac-18. Unlike many cats of its era that required daggerboards for upwind performance, the Trac-16 utilized a deep-V hull geometry, a design choice intended to simplify beach launching and docking while maintaining enough lateral resistance to tack effectively.
AMF Trac-16 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- AMF
- Model
- Trac-16
- Builder
- AMF Alcort
- Designer
- Steve Nichols
- Number Built
- 600
- Production Year(s)
- 1983 - ??
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