The original design in the K series, this entry-level, performance-oriented, fractional sloop will be fun to build and a blast to sail. This design originated on the high desert lakes of northern New Mexico. The sailing conditions on these lakes can be quite challenging, with winds of rapidly changing strength and direction. We wanted to design a true daysailer that could cope with these conditions and yet offer considerable performance potential. If you are limited to a small lake or bay, it is important to have a boat that challenges you and rewards your improving skills with better performance. The combination of light weight, good stability and plenty of power results in a boat that will be exciting and rewarding to sail under all conditions.

The K-16 is definitely a sailor's boat, fast and responsive, yet easy to control. The large main incorporates a single line jiffy reefing system. The jib is mounted on a Harken small boat system furler. All other controls are within easy reach. This may seem like overkill on a craft this size but it really reduces the amount of thrashing around needed to work the boat, letting you concentrate on boat speed and wind shifts. It's also a boon to those less experienced with sailing high-performance boats and for those who do most of their sailing single-handed.

K-16's hull is constructed of cold-molded western red cedar with epoxy-glass, bi-directional glass cloth sheathing; all other structures are marine plywood. This type of construction is beautiful and strong, offering nearly the best strength to weight ratio you can get in a wooden boat. You can also build in strip-planked cedar if you wish. Simply let us know at the time of order and we'll provide you with the proper patterns.

Often overlooked in other small designs, K-16's rudder and daggerboard are highly efficient, low drag, laminar flow, NACA sections. The foils are constructed lift fashion from full-size patterns, assuring the accuracy needed for top performance. K-16's mast and boom are standard aluminum sections and all rigging and hardware are standard, off-the-shelf components.

The plan set consists of highly detailed 24" x 36" (and larger) professionally scaled sheets, including full-size station mold, bulkhead and foil patterns. Computer generated offsets are also provided for the stem and keel plank. Hardware items are fully specified on the plans and all measurements are provided in both imperial and metric systems. A step by step construction manual is also included.

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