CHERRY 16
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16 ft |
| Beam | 7.17 ft |
| Displacement | 485 lb |
| Ballast | 90 lb |
About the CHERRY 16
First built is ca. 1975 Specs from an ad found on John Crawford Marine's website: https://www.johncrawfordmarine.com.au/resources/trailer-sailer. A great resource for information on trailer-sailers in Australia.
The Cherry 16 is a compact, lightweight trailer-sailer designed by Frank Pelin (NZ) and built by various home builders starting in 1975, with approximately 700 hulls constructed. Its design emphasizes portability and ease of handling, making it a popular choice for DIY enthusiasts and those seeking a manageable small boat.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day sailing, trailerable cruising, and single-handers who prioritize ease of transport and storage over heavy offshore capability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 485.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.65, the Cherry 16 is not designed for bluewater cruising and is strictly limited to protected coastal waters due to its light weight and small size.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 16 and the Micro Magic, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, trailerable dimensions, and a focus on lightweight, easy-to-handle performance for novice to intermediate sailors.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CHERRY 16 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 16ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CHERRY 16yet 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.
Own a CHERRY 16? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Which engine powers your CHERRY 16?
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Used sails that fit the CHERRY 16
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