Venus 16 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

53' · 16.15 m

Disp.

35,715 lbs · 16,200 kg

First year

1989

The Venus 16, a flagship of the nowdefunct Greek shipyard Dromor Yachts, represents a specific era of Mediterranean boat building where volume, durability, and charterreadiness were the primary design drivers. Launched during the late 1980s and early 1990s, this 16meter (approximately 52.5foot) cruiser was engineered to meet the demanding requirements of the Aegean charter trade. Unlike many contemporary yachts that prioritized sleek profiles, the Venus 16 was built with a highvolume hull and a robust fiberglass laminate intended to withstand the highcycle use of professional skippers and varied sea conditions of the Cyclades. While Dromor Yachts has since ceased operations, the Venus 16 remains a common sight in eastern Mediterranean marinas, valued for its "nononsense" approach to bluewater cruising and its ability to accommodate large groups in a layout that predated the modern trend of maximizing cabin counts.