Phantom 16 (catamaran)

The Phantom 16, also called the Phantom 16', is an Italian catamaran sailing dinghy that was first built in 1988.[1][2]

Phantom 16
Development
LocationItaly
Year1988
Builder(s)Centro Nautico Adriatico
RoleSailing dinghy
NamePhantom 16
Boat
Crewone
Displacement265 lb (120 kg)
Draft1.50 ft (0.46 m) with centreboards down
Hull
TypeCatamaran
Constructionglassfibre foam sandwich
LOA15.91 ft (4.85 m)
Beam7.55 ft (2.30 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typetwin centreboards
Rudder(s)twin transom-mounted rudders
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
Sails
SailplanFractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area301.00 sq ft (27.964 m2)
Total sail area301.00 sq ft (27.964 m2)

Production

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The design has been built by Centro Nautico Adriatico in Italy since 1988 and remains in production.[1][3][2]

Design

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The manufacturer describes the boat's design as "a compromise, since it strikes the right balance between practicality and fun."[2]

The Phantom 16 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of glassfibre, with a foam core. It has a stayed fractional rigged sloop rig. It has a rotating, watertight anodized aluminum mast and full battened Dacron mainsail. The hulls have raked stems, vertical transoms, transom-hung, kick-up rudders controlled by a tiller and retractable kick-up centreboards. The boat displaces 265 lb (120 kg) and can be fitted with a gennaker.[1][2][4]

The boat has a draft of 1.50 ft (0.46 m) with the centerboards extended and 0.25 ft (0.076 m) with them retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer or car roof rack. A two-piece mast is available to facilitate ground transport and storage.[1][2]

The boat can be sailed with one to three people.[2]

See also

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Related development

Similar sailboats

References

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  1. ^ a b c d McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Phantom 16 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Centro Nautico Adriatico (2020). "Phantom Line". centronauticoadriatico.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Centro Nautico Adriatico". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. ^ D'Angelo, Samuel. "Phantom 16". Vuoi Fare Vela? (Do you want to sail?). Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
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