nordica 16 sailboat

Review of Nordica 16

Basic specs., sailing characteristics.

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Nordica 16 is 2.53, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.0 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Nordica 16 is about 53 kg/cm, alternatively 301 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 53 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 301 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

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What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

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Nordica/Danica 16 vs Cape Dory Typhoon

A round 1 mini-cruiser madness match-up.

Here’s a slugfest between two rugged little keelboats. The Alberg-designed Cape Dory Typhoon is famously well-built and much admired. The Scandinavian-inspired Nordica s are less well known but coveted—unicorns of the trailersailing world.

After sailing the Nordica 16 we wrote: As you’d expect from the full-keel hull’s shape, the 16 heels a bit initially but stiffens up significantly when pressed. The boat sits down in the water—not on top of it. As a result her motion is more like that of a bigger boat and she is less affected by wakes and sea state.

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"Nordica 16" *

Country: Canada

Length: 15´6"

Beam: 6´20"

Draught : 20" Total weight: 925 lbs

Ballast: 400 lbs

Sailarea: 130 sq. ft

** Drawing: Nordica 16-Yahoo Group

There is very nice discription to Nordica 16, written by H.T. Holman, the former owner of the "Strait Rhumb"

The original text you can find here: https://sites.google.com/site/nordica16/

The Nordica 16  is a pocket cruiser based on a north sea design and built in Denmark. In the mid-1970s the design was exported to Canada and was built be the Exe Fibrecraft in Exeter, Ontario. Production continued into the early 1980s and about 400 boats appear to have been built. After production in Exeter ceased an unknown number of boats were built elsewhere in Ontario by the Airscoops Corporation. Molds for the hull have been reported in several locations across Canada.  Copies of the molds were also made for Australia   

The Exe Nordica came in two different models differing only in  equipment supplied.  The deluxe model had a genoa, bow pulpit, navigation lights and special colours.

The Nordica design is very salty with full keel, double ender with a cuddy cabin and two berths that can just barely accommodate a 6 footer.  Although called the Nordica 16 the waterline exclusive of the rudder is only 13' 10" and the total length is just over 15 feet. Beam - 6’2"  Displacement - 925 lbs,  With 450 lbs of concrete ballast enclosed in fiberglass it is very stable and has kind motion in heavy seas.  The N-16 can handle heavy weather and does not heel excessively. It has good speed and stability in high winds.  Easy to load/unload from a trailer due to its shallow draft (1’10”).  The chief weaknesses is that the cockpit is not self draining.  Slow in light winds - a # 2 Genoa sail helps.In Lynaes Denmark, where the design originated, the boat is known as the Lynaes 15  and is built an an almost identical design. In Holland it appears as the Midget 15. It is also referred to as the Oostzeejol (Baltic Sea Dinghy). Hull molds appear to have been exported to Australia  where it was built as the Lynaes 15. European versions of the boat appear to have been equiped with a spinnaker rig and this rig also appears on some of the North American Boats.

Brochure Nordica 16**

  ** Brochure: Nordica 16-Yahoo-Group

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NORDICA 16 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of NORDICA 16. Built by Exe Fibercraft Ltd. (CAN) and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1975. It has a hull type of Double-ended with long keel and LOA is 4.72. Its sail area/displacement ratio 21.95. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

NORDICA 16 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about NORDICA 16 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who builds nordica 16.

NORDICA 16 is built by Exe Fibercraft Ltd. (CAN).

When was NORDICA 16 first built?

NORDICA 16 was first built in 1975.

How long is NORDICA 16?

NORDICA 16 is 3.99 m in length.

What is mast height on NORDICA 16?

NORDICA 16 has a mast height of 5.49 m.

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Read more. Classic hull speed formula: Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL Sail Area / Displacement Ratio A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more. SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3 SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D : Displacement in pounds. Ballast / Displacement Ratio A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Ballast / Displacement * 100 Displacement / Length Ratio A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length in feet Comfort Ratio This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 ) D: Displacement of the boat in pounds LOA: Length overall in feet Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet Capsize Screening Formula This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more. CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64) Derived from the Swedish built LYNAES 14. Similar versions: DANICA 16. (25 built) MIDGET 15, Lynæs Shipyard Ltd.,Germany. OOSTZEEJOL (15) Thanks to Jack Gutter for providing information. This listing is presented by SailboatListings.com . Visit their website for more information or to contact the seller. View on SailboatListings.com Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. About Sailboat Guide ©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.     Beam:  7.67'    Draft:  3.0'     Beam:  6.17'    Draft:  1.83' © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . 343 COMMENTS NORDICA 16 NORDICA 16 is a double-ended fractional sloop sailboat built by Exe Fibercraft in Canada since 1975. Find out its dimensions, sail area, ballast, displacement, and other performance data on sailboatdata. Nordica 16 Nordica 16. The Nordica 16 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a fixed long keel. It displaces 925 lb (420 kg) and carries 430 lb (195 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 1.83 ft (0.56 m) with the standard full-length keel. Nordica-16 The Nordica 16 is a stable, sea worthy boat that sails as if it is a much larger boat. It handles heavy weather very well and it's roller reefing main allows it to be sailed in some of the heaviest winds. The cuddy cabin is appropriate for storage but sleeping could be difficult. The 20" draft permits it to go most places and is ideal for ... Nordica 16 Sailing Nordica 16 hull #257 on sea trials in New Haven. We're really pleased with how comfortable and fun this boat is to sail. This was the boat's first time afloa... Review of Nordica 16 The DL-ratio for Nordica 16 is 150 which categorizes this boat among 'ultra light racers'. Heavy Light 50% 0 50 100. 50% of all similar sailboat designs are categorized as heavier. This boat has a precise average ratio between displacement and length! 1970 Execraft Nordica 16 Execraft Nordica 16, 1970 16ft with Trailer. I'm selling my Nordica 16 Trailerable Sailboat. I've owned her for quite a few years and made all necessary repairs and improvements to the boat over time. This is a rare sail boat with a unique design. Unfortunately, my kids are too little to enjoy this beautiful little boat and for the ... Nordica/Danica 16 vs Cape Dory Typhoon After sailing the Nordica 16 we wrote: As you'd expect from the full-keel hull's shape, the 16 heels a bit initially but stiffens up significantly when pressed. The boat sits down in the water—not on top of it. As a result her motion is more like that of a bigger boat and she is less affected by wakes and sea state. Boat: 1983 Nordica 16 1983 Nordica 16. This Nordica 16 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and an LOA of 16 feet (length over all). The boat has a 62 inch beam. This sailboat is set up to sail as a Sloop. The craft has 130 square feet of sail area. Displacement for the boat is 925 lbs. The draft of this sailboat is approximately 1'8". Nordica 16 The Nordica 16 is a pocket cruiser based on a north sea design and built in Denmark. In the mid-1970s the design was exported to Canada and was built be the Exe Fibrecraft in Exeter, Ontario. ... Slow in light winds - a # 2 Genoa sail helps.In Lynaes Denmark, where the design originated, the boat is known as the Lynaes 15 and is built an an ... 1979 execet nordica 16 sailboat for sale in California 1979 16' execet nordica 16 sailboat for sale in Petaluma California Boat: 1982 Nordica 16 This Nordica sailboat has a hull made of fiberglass and has an overall length of 16 feet. The beam (or width) of this craft is 62 inches. This sailboat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the boat is 130 square feet. Approximate displacement for the vessel comes in at around 925 pounds. Execraft Nordica 16, 1970, Ypsilanti, Michigan, sailboat for sale from The Nordica 16 is a stable, sea worthy boat that sails as if it is a much larger boat. It handles heavy weather very well and it's roller reefing main allows it to be sailed in some of the heaviest winds. The 20" draft permits it to go most places and is ideal for snooping around the various coves and inlets. 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