SILHOUETTE
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.5 ft |
| LWL | 12.5 ft |
| Beam | 6.25 ft |
| Draft | 1 ft |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.7 kn |
About the SILHOUETTE
Since first introduced there have been several different variations of this design with different methods of contruction. Originally designed for the home builder, many were sold as kits. The first SILHOUETTE models built of plywood as were the earlier MkII models (1955). Later Mk IIs (1963) were GRP while the Mk III was moulded by Hurley Marine to a revamped design. The central ballast stub was removed, draft and sail area increased. A fin keel version was available but the vast majority had twin keels. The Mk 4 added two bunks. Finally the Mk 5 was built by Varne Marine after the moulds were sold when Hurley Marine went out of business in 1974. The MK I was available with a Gunter or Bermudian rig. The sail area for the Gunter rig was 115 sqft. Up until 1960, all the boats, including all MK I's, sailed with a 3/4 fractional rig. After 1960, masthead rigs became the norm. See the class website for more details. See SILHOUETTE MKII. Source: Silhouette Owner's International Association.
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the SILHOUETTE 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 16.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the SILHOUETTEyet 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 SILHOUETTE? 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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