F1 vs Newport 16
How do the F1 and Newport 16 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
F1 
Newport 16 | F1 | Newport 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 15.7 ft4.79 m | 15.6 ft4.75 m |
| Waterline length | —— | 13.7 ft4.17 m |
| Beam | 6.6 ft2.00 m | 6.3 ft1.91 m |
| Draft | —— | 3.8 ft1.14 m |
| Displacement | 254 lb115 kg | 750 lb340 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 250 lb113 kg |
| Sail area | 121 ft²11.2 m² | 143 ft²13.3 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 48.27 | 27.72 |
| Displacement / Length | — | 131 |
| Comfort ratio | — | 7.1 |
| Capsize screening | 4.14 | 2.75 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | 5.0 |
F1 vs Newport 16: the short version
- The F1 and Newport 16 are close in length (15.7 ft4.79 m vs 15.6 ft4.75 m ).
- The Newport 16 is heavier, displacing about 195% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the F1 carries the more powerful rig (48.3 vs 27.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Newport 16 rates better for offshore work (2.75 vs 4.14).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.