15.58' Newport 16

1978 Newport 16 with Trailer and Electric Trolling Motor
Two Batteries and Charger
Excellent Condition, Very Clean
Performance and Handling
Stability: Features a 200 lb swing keel that makes it self-righting and stable, with many users finding it confidence-inspiring even in whitecap conditions.
Handling: The boat is often described as easy to sail solo or with a small crew. It will round up in heavy wind rather than capsize.
Keel/Draft: The swing keel allows for sailing in shallow water and easy trailering.
Speed: It has a calculated hull speed of 5.0 knots
The Newport has a very large cockpit, easy and fast to rig, very easy and stable to sail.
Basic Boat Info
Make: Newport
Model: 16
Year: 1978
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Lockley-Newport
Designer: William Lapworth
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: NPT0876FM78E
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Centerboard Keel
Dimensions
Length: 16 ft
Length Overall: 15'7 ft
Waterline Length: 13'8 ft
Beam: 6'3 ft
Max Draft: 3'9 ft
Min Draft: 1'9 ft
Displacement: 750 lb
Ballast: 250 lb
Engines / Speed
Engines: 1
Make: Electric Trolling Motor
Fuel: Electric
Type: Outboard
Propeller Type: 3 Blade
Other
Boat Class: Sail Daysailers, Sail Cruisers

Accommodations
Interior and Accommodation

Cabin: The cabin is small, providing about 48 inches of headroom, suitable for sitting but primarily used as a "tent you don't have to set up" for sleeping.
Sleeping: Offers a V-berth in the bow and two quarter berths, accommodating two adults comfortably, or a small family in a squeeze.
Storage: Limited, though some owners add custom hatches for storage
Additional
Single axel trailer in good condition with newish tires
Spare tire mounted on trailer
Custom crutch to support mast and boom
Paddles in lazarette
Two 12 volt batteries with charger
Electrical connection on hull with button to check battery charge
Good Sails and Running Rigging