Question 1

What are the specs of the HYDRA 16?

Accepted Answer

The HYDRA 16 has the following specifications: 16.5ft LOA, 7.5ft beam, 2.58ft draft, 280lb displacement. Hull type: multi. Rig: Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar). Keel: Variable, Twin/Triple.

Question 2

Who built the HYDRA 16 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by J&S Marine (AU)/Allan Bell (UK)/Panthercraft, designed by Mike West, first built in 1971, 1,200 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the HYDRA 16 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The HYDRA 16 is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull. It has a comfort ratio of 1.83, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 4.59, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the HYDRA 16?

Accepted Answer

The HYDRA 16 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 61.74, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 30.52, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a HYDRA 16?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a HYDRA 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 HYDRA 16 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the HYDRA 16 (16.5ft) 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 16.5ft 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-$5,800/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,000-$3,600/year. Texas: $1,200-$3,600/year. Washington: $2,400-$5,100/year. Michigan: $1,200-$2,500/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,800-$3,600/year. South Carolina: $2,600-$5,000/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 HYDRA 16?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the HYDRA 16 (16.5ft) 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-$5,800/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,000-$3,600/year. Texas: $1,200-$3,600/year. Washington: $2,400-$5,100/year. Michigan: $1,200-$2,500/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,800-$3,600/year. South Carolina: $2,600-$5,000/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

How does the HYDRA 16 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The HYDRA 16 is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 16.5ft LOA, comfort ratio 1.83, capsize ratio 4.59, SA/disp 61.74. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	16.5 ft
LWL	16 ft
Beam	7.5 ft
Draft	2.58 ft/ 0.5 ft min
Displacement	280 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.4 kn

HYDRA 16

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