Chrysler Lone Star 16 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

T. L. Foul & C. Wittholz·1969·Chrysler Marine
Chrysler Lone Star 16 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
16' · 4.88 m
Displ.
450 lbs · 204 kg
First year
1969

The Chrysler Lone Star 16 is a transitional vessel in American recreational sailing history, representing the bridge between the smalltown boatbuilding boom of the 1950s and the corporate marine dominance of the 1970s. Originally developed by Lone Star Boats in Texas before the company’s acquisition by the Chrysler Corporation in 1965, this 16foot fiberglass daysailer was designed to provide a stable, familyfriendly platform for inland lakes and protected coastal waters. Unlike the more performanceoriented Buccaneer 18 or Mutineer 15 that would later define the Chrysler fleet, the Lone Star 16 emphasized utility and high initial stability. It remains a staple of the "garagekept" era of sailing, where ease of trailering and a large, open cockpit were prioritized over raw speed or racing pedigree.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2525'$ 7,0005015
Catalina 22 Mk II23.83'$ 40,0003015
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 3,791289
Marshall 22 Cat22.18'$ 17,900137
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Grampian 2626'$ 8,50083
Pearson Ensign22.5'$ 12,50072
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062
Triton 2121.25'$ 83,44540

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Chrysler Lone Star 16?+
Comparable models include Catalina 25, Catalina 22 Mk II, Hobie Cat 16. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.