Rigs: Fractional Sloop
Fractional Sloop
This design has undergone a number of changes since first introduced. Archambault later offered a drop keel model with a new sailplan.
Deep keel: 9.17′
vds#316.
Data and photo from original builders brochure.
Spin. SA: 183 sf.
SL 16 has same hulls as the SL 15.5 but with more sail area as shown on superimposition.
The original KL 15.5 was designed in 1993.
The SL 16 was selected by ISAF in 2005 for the youth world championships.
Sailed primary at Horning Sailing Club in Norfolk.
Fleet Captain: R.J.Hancock,
The Hollies, Reynolds Lane, Potter Heigham, NR29 5LY
Thanks to Brian Mallender, son of the original builder, for providing information on this class.
(more details to follow)