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DS-16 is a 16 ′ 0 ″ / 4.9 m monohull sailboat designed by G. Diller & H. Schwill and built by DS Yachts (Schwill Yachts) starting in 1970.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. 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)

Available with a keel/cb or shallow draft fixed keel. Also called DILLER SCHWILL 16.

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Diller Schwill 16 by Schwill Yachts

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I'm thinking about buying a 1978 DS 16 with shoal draft keel. I've only seen pictures so far and wanted to know from anyone who may have first-hand experience with them, if there are any issues I should consider before going any further. Also, did the 78 have the self-bailing cockpit? Thank you!  

This may not provide much more info than you already have: SailboatData.com - DS-16 Sailboat The boat looks like it could be a nice daysailer, with a big cockpit and cuddy cabin to help keep things dryer if the spray or rain start to fly. Getting a version with the shoal-draft keel avoids leaks around the centerboard trunk that might be expected on a boat that old. It also gives you more room below. Let us know how it goes!  

Thank you!  

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Specifications DS-16

16.00 ft / 4.88 m - 1970 - G. Diller & H. Schwill - Schwill Yachts (CAN)

DS-16 Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd. Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 16.00 ft / 4.88 m LWL: 14.33 ft / 4.37 m S.A. (reported): 155.00 ft² / 14.40 m² Beam: 6.00 ft / 1.83 m Displacement: 500.00 lb / 227 kg Ballast: 135.00 lb / 61 kg Max Draft: 4.00 ft / 1.22 m Min Draft: 0.58 ft / 0.18 m Construction: FG First Built: 1970 Builder: Schwill Yachts (CAN) Designer: G. Diller & H. Schwill

Information from  sailboatdata.com .

Hull Speed: 5.07 kn

Review of DS-16

Basic specs..

The DS-16 is equipped with a centerboard keel. A centerboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.

The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.18 - 0.28 meter (0.59 - 0.89 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below.

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 DS-16 is 3.01, 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 5.1 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 DS-16 is about 53 kg/cm, alternatively 300 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 53 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 300 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio) Indicates how fast the boat is in light wind: - Cruising Boats have ratios 10-15 - Cruiser-Racers have ratios 16-20 - Racers have ratios above 20 - High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24 Sail-area/displacement ratio (SA/D ratio): 39.00

Maintenance

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 10m 2 (107 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

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Anyone heard of a DS-16?

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• Start date Feb 12, 2014
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I just committed to buy one. Hull # 198. I'm told they were built in Odessa, Ontario, Canada. Here is what I found on sailboatdata.com http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=3318 The manufacture closed in 1986... I think... http://boat-manufacturers.findthebe...facturer-Schwill-Yachts-Inc-still-in-business I was kind of looking for a small day sailor for the family now that my 2 Mac 26Ds are going north for the summer. (See my profile for that adventure.) I really wanted another Mac but... I found this DS-16 advertised on Kijiji.... And since I "was kind of looking" (wanted) a little day sailor... I pick it up on Saturday. It's 2 hours away in Windsor Ont. so it will be a daddy daughter day trip. I'll tell Squeaky it is hers but daddy gets to use it when ever and how ever he wants. At least until she is old enough to tow it herself. I can't seem to find a dedicated forum for the DS-16. Or any info on this site. Has anyone a link or info they could pass on? Thanks in advance guys!  

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Just an update.. I can't pick the boat up until some snow melts. I'm told that the boat is in a storage yard behind a motor home that's behind a huge pile of snow. (Windsor Ont. is Ontario Canada's banana belt. I was surprised to see the amount of snow in the first picture...) So I'm guessing another month or so before I get to bring it home.  

Alas! The guy sold it out from under me. He got allot more $ though. Oh well my search continues...  

finding41 said: Alas! The guy sold it out from under me. He got allot more $ though. Oh well my search continues... Click to expand

No Squeaky didn't know. Probably a good thing. That's the 2nd boat in 3 months that I've lost that way. Someone else comes in and offers allot more cash. I think next time I'll just hit the highway with cash in my pocket and the hitch on the car. No more higher offers can be taken if they don't have the boat. I should probably just spend a bit extra and get another Mac 26... Around here though people want what they paid for it new! My search continues. I'm open to suggestions too!  

DS16 Owners Group I see you didn't get the DS16, but here's the link to the owner's group to answer the original question. https://ca.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DillerSchwill-DS16sailboats/info If you are still looking to buy one, I have one for sale please take a look at my Kijiji ad. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sailboat/city-of-toronto/ds-16-sailboat-with-trailer-motor/598057910?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true  

Hi, I have a project DS16 sailboat for sale if you are interested. Padraig.  

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DS-16 explained

The DS-16 is a Canadian trailerable sailboat , that was designed by G. Diller and Herman Schwill and first built in 1970. [1] [2]

The boat was built by Diller-Schwill (DS Yachts) in Odessa, Ontario Canada , but it is now out of production. [1] [2] [3]

The DS-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 shallow draft keel or optionally a centreboard . It displaces 5000NaN0 and carries 1350NaN0 of ballast. [1] [2]

The centreboard version has a draft of 4feet with the centreboard extended and 0.58feet with it retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer . [1] [2]

The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. [1] [2]

The design has a hull speed of 5.07kn. [2]

Operational history

In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "The DS 16 is probably the smallest sailboat with lockable cuddy cabin that you'll find... The cabin has a little over 3 feet (1 metre) of sitting headroom and is supposed to have enough space for a double berth, although it's likely to be extremely cramped for two adults... With a total length of 16 feet (4.88 m) and weight of only 650 pounds (295 kg), it should be possible to trailer the DS 16 with almost any car." [4]

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Notes and References

• Web site: DS-16 sailboat specifications and details . 6 June 2017. Browning. Randy . sailboatdata.com. 2017. https://archive.today/20220315195923/https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/ds-16. 15 March 2022. live.
• Web site: DS-16 . 15 March 2022. Sea Time Tech, LLC. sailboat.guide. 2022. https://archive.today/20220315200045/https://sailboat.guide/ds/16. 15 March 2022. live.
• Web site: DS Yachts . 6 March 2022. McArthur. Bruce . sailboatdata.com. 2022. https://archive.today/20220306011832/https://sailboatdata.com/builder/ds-yachts-schwill-yachts-can. 6 March 2022. live.
• Web site: DS 16 . 24 July 2018. McGoldrick . Michael . Sail Quest. 2018. https://archive.today/20220315195923/http://sailquest.com/market/models/ds16.htm. 15 March 2022. live.

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The DS-16 is outfitted with a main and a jib, fixed keel, small open forward cabin, it is a classic small sailboat. Excellent boat to teach kids how to sail, that is what I used it for. 2.5 hp suzuki kicker and trailer, total cost at 1800.00, boat in OC NJ text 1 610 563 8862 for pic's and detail  

Diller Schwill Web Site http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/nea/groups/DillerSchwill-DS16sailboats/info  

SOLD, they got a cool day sailer  

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