Formula 16 High Performance class for 16 ft beach catamarans

Formula 16 Pictures

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By                        : Wouter Hijink
Created              : 20 june 2001
Last updated    : 2 June 2004
Copyright          : Restricted Shareware
Status                : Finished

Comments : Expecting video clips of all designs

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Created by : Projectgroup 31 december 2001

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Taipan F16

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http://www.ahpc.com.au/

Comments : Originally launched in 1989 as the Taipan 4.9 but from 2003 also offered with full F16 specifications. Both version have very modern looks and set the benchmark for workmanship and speed.

Greg Goodall
Jim Boyer

1989 / 2003

AHPC (Aus)

Aus, Eu, USA

Stealth F16

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http://www.stealthmarine.co.uk/

Comments : The first purpose designed and fully optimized Formula 16. Comes standard with a full carbon mast

John Pierce
Sue Guy

2002

Stealth Marine (UK)

Eu, USA

Blade F16

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Blade F16 webpage

Comments : With a mild wave peircer hull shape. Fitted with a fully battened self-tacking jib and carbon boards & stocks

Phillip Brander
Ian Marcovitch

2003

Dynautic (EU)
Vectormarine (US)

Aus, Europe, US

Spitfire

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http://www.swell-catamarans.com/

Comments : Not a true Formula 16 design but grandfathered into the F16 class because it shares many specifications with the F16 setup. Spitfire is a one-design class

Yves Loday
Reg White

1999

Swell Catamarans

Europe

Spring Fever 2002 pictures

Regatta's and Events (under construction)

Jetty Pier Ocean Regatta report

Texel 2003 report

New South Wales Formula 16 titles report

South African F16 titles report

F16 Vic State challenge 2004

Mosquito F16

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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mosquito/

Comments : A real blast from the past; underestimate this design at your own peril as several sailors have experienced. Continiously updated over time and sailed by skippers with a serious "Can do" mentality. A dangerous combination.

Various over time

1970 (orginial)

Mosquito class

Australia
South Africa