Newport 16 vs US1
How do the Newport 16 and US1 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Newport 16 
US1 | Newport 16 | US1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 15.6 ft4.75 m | 15.4 ft4.70 m |
| Waterline length | 13.7 ft4.17 m | 13.5 ft4.11 m |
| Beam | 6.3 ft1.91 m | 4.6 ft1.40 m |
| Draft | 3.8 ft1.14 m | 2.5 ft0.76 m |
| Displacement | 750 lb340 kg | 190 lb86 kg |
| Ballast | 250 lb113 kg | —— |
| Sail area | 143 ft²13.3 m² | 90 ft²8.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 27.72 | 43.57 |
| Displacement / Length | 131 | 34 |
| Comfort ratio | 7.1 | 2.7 |
| Capsize screening | 2.75 | 3.19 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.0 | 4.9 |
Newport 16 vs US1: the short version
- The Newport 16 and US1 are close in length (15.6 ft4.75 m vs 15.4 ft4.70 m ).
- The Newport 16 is heavier, displacing about 295% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the US1 carries the more powerful rig (43.6 vs 27.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Newport 16 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Newport 16 rates better for offshore work (2.75 vs 3.19).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.