EVAN'S 16
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.33 ft |
| Beam | 6.42 ft |
| Draft | 3.83 ft/ 0.67 ft min |
| Displacement | 480 lb |
About the EVAN'S 16
Specifications appeared in 'Sailingcraft in Canada' and match original builders brochure. It is thought that at least 100 were built. The shape of the cuddy/cabin was changed a number of times. Evans Marine Craft was located at Ajax, Ontario (CA) Thanks to Jack Gutter for providing information.
The Evan's 16 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Evan Dionysius and built by Evan's Marine Craft (CAN) between 1975 and 1985. With a displacement of 480.0 lb and a LOA of 16.33 ft, it represents a niche entry in the micro-cruiser market, though the total number of hulls built remains unverified.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day-sailing, trailerable cruising, and single-handers seeking a lightweight, easy-to-handle package with a max draft of 3.83 ft.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 480.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.28, the Evan's 16 is not designed for offshore bluewater passage-making and is strictly limited to protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 16 and the Microcruiser 16, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, trailerable dimensions, and target the same recreational coastal sailing demographic.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the EVAN'S 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 16.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the EVAN'S 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 EVAN'S 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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