The Day Sailer 16 (officially 16' 9") stands as one of the most significant benchmarks in the transition from traditional wooden boatbuilding to high-production fiberglass manufacturing. Designed by the legendary Uffa Fox in 1957, the vessel was envisioned as a family-friendly boat that could be raced competitively yet remained stable enough for afternoon picnics. Originally produced by George O'Day's company, the model's success led to over 10,000 hulls being built across several decades and manufacturers, including Spindrift, McLube, and eventually Cape Cod Shipbuilding, which currently holds the rights to the molds. Its hull form—featuring a wide beam for its length and a shallow draft with the centerboard retracted—defined the "daysailer" category, offering a balance of performance and accessibility that few modern designs have managed to replicate.
Daysailer 16 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Daysailer
- Model
- 16
- Builder
- Johnson Boat Works
- Designer
- Skip Johnson
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - ??
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