Venus 16
12 / 73 - score 71%
The Venus 16 is a 53.0ft masthead sloop designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built in fiberglass by Dromor Yachts since 1989.
The Venus 16 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 82%
| Model | Venus 16 | ||
| Length | 53 ft (78%) | the closest to 51.84 ft | |
| Beam | 14.93 ft (85%) | the closest to 15.16 ft | |
| Draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Country | Greece (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 62%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.47 (26%) | the closest to 17.77 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 40.99 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 196.26 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.63 (98%) | the closest to 32.56 | |
| Capsize | 1.82 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 43.31 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Displacement | 35715 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 14638 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.82 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1112 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 603.24 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 509 sq.ft | ||
| I | 63.97 ft | ||
| J | 18.86 ft | ||
| P | 56.43 ft | ||
| E | 18.04 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 100 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 158 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 475 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dromor Yachts | ||
| Designer | Judel/Vrolijk | ||
| First built | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |