ASTUS 16.1
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.73 ft |
| Beam | 12.14 ft |
| Draft | 0.82 ft |
| Displacement | 529 lb |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 125.94 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 59.2 sq ft |
About the ASTUS 16.1
Beam (floats folded): 2.50m (no centreboard, built-in foil on each float) Sail area Main: 11.7 m² Furling jib: 5.5 m² Furling gennaker,15 m² Max outboard size 4 hp Design Category C: 3 people
The Astus 16.1 is a compact, high-performance daysailer designed by Stéphan Vallet and built by Astus Boats (FRA) between 2006 and 2011. With a total production of 32 hulls, this rare vessel combines a fractional sloop rig with a lightweight displacement of 529.0 lb, prioritizing speed and ease of handling over heavy cruising amenities.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideal for solo sailors or couples seeking a portable, trailerable daysailer for coastal racing or weekend trips, particularly those who value high sail area-to-displacement ratios and minimal draft.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 6.01 and a maximum draft of only 0.82 ft, the Astus 16.1 is strictly a coastal daysailer and is not suitable for offshore or bluewater passage making due to its light displacement and shallow keel.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other small, performance-oriented daysailers from the same era such as the Sunfish or Laser, though the Astus 16.1 distinguishes itself with its fractional sloop rig and slightly larger beam of 12.14 ft, offering more interior space than pure dinghies.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ASTUS 16.1 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 16.73ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ASTUS 16.1yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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