Question 1

What are the specs of the NORDICA 16?

Accepted Answer

The NORDICA 16 has the following specifications: 15.5ft LOA, 6.17ft beam, 1.67ft draft, 925lb displacement, 400lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Full/Long.

Question 2

How much does a NORDICA 16 cost?

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The NORDICA 16 has an average asking price of $2,500, with prices ranging from $2,500 to $2,500 based on 1 listings.

Question 3

Who built the NORDICA 16 and when was it made?

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Built by Exe Fibercraft (CAN), designed by Ole Jensen, first built in 1975, 400 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the NORDICA 16 good for offshore sailing?

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The NORDICA 16 is classified as a Dinghy. It has a comfort ratio of 9.16, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.54, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 5

How fast is the NORDICA 16?

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The NORDICA 16 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 21.95, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 184.53, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a NORDICA 16?

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Annual maintenance for a NORDICA 16 is estimated at $400 – $900. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the NORDICA 16 (15.5ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $400 – $900/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $0-$50/year (based on $2,500 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 15.5ft boat: Florida: $2,800-$7,400/year. California: $2,600-$6,500/year. Massachusetts: $2,000-$4,300/year + $600 winter storage. New York: $2,000-$5,400/year + $600 winter storage. Maryland: $1,900-$3,300/year. Texas: $1,100-$3,300/year. Washington: $2,200-$4,800/year. Michigan: $1,100-$2,400/year + $600 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,700-$3,300/year. South Carolina: $2,400-$4,700/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $2K to $10K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a NORDICA 16?

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Marina slip costs for the NORDICA 16 (15.5ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $2,800-$7,400/year. California: $2,600-$6,500/year. Massachusetts: $2,000-$4,300/year + $600 winter storage. New York: $2,000-$5,400/year + $600 winter storage. Maryland: $1,900-$3,300/year. Texas: $1,100-$3,300/year. Washington: $2,200-$4,800/year. Michigan: $1,100-$2,400/year + $600 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,700-$3,300/year. South Carolina: $2,400-$4,700/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 9

What are the common problems with the NORDICA 16?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the NORDICA 16 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rudder, 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 NORDICA 16.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a NORDICA 16?

Accepted Answer

When buying a NORDICA 16, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder. 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 NORDICA 16 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the NORDICA 16?

Accepted Answer

The NORDICA 16 has the following rig dimensions: I=15.5ft (foretriangle height), J=5.5ft (foretriangle base), P=18ft (mainsail luff), E=8.33ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 123.6 sq ft. Jib area: 42.6 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the NORDICA 16 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NORDICA 16 is classified as a Dinghy by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 15.5ft LOA, comfort ratio 9.16, capsize ratio 2.54, SA/disp 21.95, average price $2,500. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	15.5 ft
LWL	13.08 ft
Beam	6.17 ft
Draft	1.67 ft
Displacement	925 lb
Ballast	400 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	4.8 kn

Iforetriangle height	15.5 ft
Jforetriangle base	5.5 ft
Pmainsail luff	18 ft
Emainsail foot	8.33 ft
FLforestay	5.5 ft
Mainsail	123.6 sq ft
Jib (100%)	42.6 sq ft
Spinnaker	72.5 sq ft

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