16′ Mystery Cruiser

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:

• LOA: 16’ | Beam: 6’4’’ | Draft: 8’’ (3’6’’ with board down)

• Lightweight 450 lbs with 120 lbs ballast

• Sleeps 2 in cabin + 2 in cockpit

• Pre-shaped ply panel construction – simple and fast build

• Sprit boom rig (other rigs optional)

• Sail area: 130 sq.ft.

• Easy to tow and launch for backwater cruising

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