Viper F16 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Catamaran · daggerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

16.4' · 5 m

Disp.

284 lbs · 129 kg

First year

2010

The Viper F16, designed by Greg Goodall and manufactured by Australian High Performance Catamarans (AHPC), is a defining benchmark in the Formula 16 class. Launched as a more modern, highvolume alternative to the traditional beach catamarans of the late 20th century, the Viper was engineered to bridge the gap between amateur club racing and elite professional circuits. As a "box rule" design, it adheres to strict F16 measurements while maximizing hull efficiency through sophisticated hydrodynamics. The vessel is constructed using an epoxy fiberglass sandwich with carbon fiber reinforcements in highstress areas, a hallmark of the AHPC factory in Long Gully. Unlike the larger F18 class, the Viper is designed to be versatile, capable of being sailed "oneup" (solo) with a mainsail and spinnaker or "twoup" (sloop) with the addition of a jib, making it a favorite for diverse crew configurations.