The Highlander 16' dayboat was designed for a New Zealand client who wanted a rugged camping dinghy/dayboat for use around North Island. She retains the easy riding 'U' shape of the other Highlanders forward but departs from their shape in having a sharp bow.

The interior is adaptable to suit the needs of the builder and the drawings show an optional outboard well and simple cuddy arrangement. The drawings also show 5 different sail plans including Gunter, Bermudan, Lug, Sprit and Yawl sail plans. 8 sheets of 1/4" ply are used plus 3 sheets of 3/8" for rudder, centreboard. Details are also available for strip plank construction.

LOA 16', Beam 5'11", Draft 7"/4', Sail Area 132 sq.ft.

The standard construction uses stitch & tape ply but details are also available to build her using the strip plank method.

Also see our new Stornoway 14 and 16 designs (on our Dinghies page) - the 16' is similar to the Highlander 16 in design and size.