16′ Mystery Cruiser
£100,00
Build the 16’ Ultra-Simple Cruiser – a lightweight, easy-to-build wooden sailboat with a double chine hull, sprit rig, and room for four. Perfect for weekend cruising, backwater exploring, and trailer-friendly adventures.
Description
Mystery 16’ Trailer Sailer Plans – Lightweight, Simple & Adventure-Ready
The Mystery 16’ trailer sailer is a lightweight, ultra-simple cruiser designed for sailors who love freedom, flexibility, and exploration. At just 450 lbs with 120 lbs of ballast, she’s easy to tow, launch, and handle, making her perfect for discovering hidden creeks, quiet rivers, and sheltered backwaters.
Built with pre-shaped double chine plywood panels, the Mystery 16 is both practical and builder-friendly. Her simple construction means you can assemble her quickly without advanced boatbuilding skills. The cabin comfortably sleeps two, while the spacious cockpit provides room for two more under a boom tent—ideal for weekend adventures.
The standard sprit boom rig offers safe, straightforward handling, especially for beginners or shorthanded sailing. However, alternative rigs can also be fitted to suit your preferences. With a sail area of 130 sq.ft., she provides lively yet manageable performance.
Compact, trailerable, and efficient, the Mystery 16 trailer sailor is your ticket to affordable sailing adventures.
✅ Key Features:
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LOA: 16’ | Beam: 6’4’’ | Draft: 8’’ (3’6’’ with board down)
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Lightweight 450 lbs with 120 lbs ballast
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Sleeps 2 in cabin + 2 in cockpit
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Pre-shaped ply panel construction – simple and fast build
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Sprit boom rig (other rigs optional)
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Sail area: 130 sq.ft.
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Easy to tow and launch for backwater cruising
Specifications
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 16' | 4.88m |
| Beam | 6'4" | 1.93m |
| Hull Mid Depth | 2'3" | 0.68m |
| Draft | 8" or 3'6" | 0.2m or 1.07m |
| Sail Area | 130sq.f | 12.09 sq.m |
| Estimated Dry weight | 450lbs | 204kg |
| Ballast | 120lbs | 54.4kg |
| Hull Shape | U shape- flat narrow bottom with 3 planks per side | |
| Construction method | Stitch and tape | |
| Plywood Requirements | 11 x 6mm sheet 4 x 9mm sheets 1 x 12mm sheet | |
| Drawing/ Design Package | 4 x A1 drawings | 5 x A4 instructions |
| Guidance usage | 2 Adults | |
| Additions and alterations included with the plans | Bermudan sail plan |






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