The Chrysler Lone Star 16 is a transitional vessel in American recreational sailing history, representing the bridge between the small-town boat-building 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 16-foot fiberglass daysailer was designed to provide a stable, family-friendly platform for inland lakes and protected coastal waters. Unlike the more performance-oriented 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 "garage-kept" era of sailing, where ease of trailering and a large, open cockpit were prioritized over raw speed or racing pedigree.
Chrysler Lone Star 16 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Chrysler
- Model
- Lone Star 16
- Builder
- Chrysler Marine
- Designer
- T. L. Foul & C. Wittholz
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - ??
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 25 | 25' | $7,000 | 45 | 8 |
| Catalina 22 Mk II | 23.83' | $40,000 | 20 | 4 |
| Catalina Capri 14.2 | 14.17' | $4,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Com-Pac 16 | 16' | $4,950 | 7 | 1 |
| Pearson Ensign | 22.5' | $7,950 | 7 | 1 |
| Rhodes 19 | 19.17' | $3,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Catalina 16.5 | 16.33' | $13,500 | 4 | 0 |
| American Sail 14.6 | 14.5' | $4,975 | 4 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Chrysler Lone Star 16?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 25, Catalina 22 Mk II, Catalina Capri 14.2. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.