Question 1

What are the specs of the HARTLEY TS 16?

Accepted Answer

The HARTLEY TS 16 has the following specifications: 16.4ft LOA, 7.22ft beam, 4.07ft draft, 794lb displacement. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable.

Question 2

Who built the HARTLEY TS 16 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by primarily amateur built, designed by Richard Hartley, first built in 1956, 1,800 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the HARTLEY TS 16 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The HARTLEY TS 16 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 5.99, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 3.12, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the HARTLEY TS 16?

Accepted Answer

The HARTLEY TS 16 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 33.64, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 129.18, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a HARTLEY TS 16?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a HARTLEY TS 16 is estimated at $400 – $1.1K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a HARTLEY TS 16 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the HARTLEY TS 16 (16.4ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $400 – $1.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 16.4ft boat: Florida: $3,000-$7,900/year. California: $2,800-$6,900/year. Massachusetts: $2,100-$4,600/year + $700 winter storage. New York: $2,100-$5,700/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,000-$3,500/year. Texas: $1,200-$3,500/year. Washington: $2,400-$5,100/year. Michigan: $1,100-$2,500/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,800-$3,500/year. South Carolina: $2,600-$4,900/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $2K to $13K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a HARTLEY TS 16?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the HARTLEY TS 16 (16.4ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $3,000-$7,900/year. California: $2,800-$6,900/year. Massachusetts: $2,100-$4,600/year + $700 winter storage. New York: $2,100-$5,700/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,000-$3,500/year. Texas: $1,200-$3,500/year. Washington: $2,400-$5,100/year. Michigan: $1,100-$2,500/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,800-$3,500/year. South Carolina: $2,600-$4,900/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the HARTLEY TS 16?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the HARTLEY TS 16 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rudder, rigging, keel, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the HARTLEY TS 16.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a HARTLEY TS 16?

Accepted Answer

When buying a HARTLEY TS 16, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder, rigging, keel. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the HARTLEY TS 16 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the HARTLEY TS 16?

Accepted Answer

The HARTLEY TS 16 has the following rig dimensions: I=16ft (foretriangle height), J=5.5ft (foretriangle base), P=19ft (mainsail luff), E=11ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 156.9 sq ft. Jib area: 44 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the HARTLEY TS 16 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The HARTLEY TS 16 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 16.4ft LOA, comfort ratio 5.99, capsize ratio 3.12, SA/disp 33.64. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	16.4 ft
LWL	14 ft
Beam	7.22 ft
Draft	4.07 ft/ 0.75 ft min
Displacement	794 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.0 kn

Iforetriangle height	16 ft
Jforetriangle base	5.5 ft
Pmainsail luff	19 ft
Emainsail foot	11 ft
FLforestay	5.5 ft
Mainsail	156.9 sq ft
Jib (100%)	44 sq ft
Spinnaker	74.8 sq ft

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