49er vs Rebel 16
How do the 49er and Rebel 16 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
49er 
Rebel 16 | 49er | Rebel 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 16.0 ft4.88 m | 16.1 ft4.91 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 9.0 ft2.74 m | 6.6 ft2.02 m |
| Draft | 4.8 ft1.45 m | 3.5 ft1.07 m |
| Displacement | 207 lb94 kg | 700 lb318 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 110 lb50 kg |
| Sail area | —— | 164 ft²15.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | — | 33.28 |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 6.09 | 2.98 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
49er vs Rebel 16: the short version
- The 49er and Rebel 16 are close in length (16.0 ft4.88 m vs 16.1 ft4.91 m ).
- The Rebel 16 is heavier, displacing about 238% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- By the capsize screening formula the Rebel 16 rates better for offshore work (2.98 vs 6.09).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.