Hartley TS16

The Hartley 16 is the most popular trailer sailer in Australia. It is a clean-lined, unsinkable conventional trailer yacht which has proven performance and versatility over more than 30 years. It is light, easy to rig, launch and retrieve and can be towed comfortably by a four cylinder car.

The TS16 can be sailed by two adults or an adult/teenager combination, and is ideal for those too heavy or not mobile enough for the lighter dinghies.

There is a very active national association. State Championships and National Championships are very competitive and well-attended events.

For lots more information about the TS16, visit the TS16 Association. If you are looking to buy a TS16, the TS16 Association maintains a TS16s For Sale page.

The Hartley Boats web site is also very informative.

This 2001 article from Australian Sailing gives a good comparison of the TS16 with a range of other trailer sailers.