Mayfly 16 by Jim Michalak
Description
The Mayfly 16 is a 16‑foot stitch‑and‑glue plywood sailing skiff designed by Jim Michalak as a simple, easily‑built cruising dinghy for protected waters. Introduced in the early 2000s and built exclusively by home builders, the Mayfly 16 has been produced in modest but steady numbers—likely over 100 hulls—thanks to its straightforward construction, inexpensive materials, and forgiving performance. The boat features a stable flat‑bottomed hull, generous freeboard, a large single‑sail balanced‑lug rig on an unstayed mast, and a very roomy open cockpit capable of carrying multiple adults. Designed to be rugged, economical, and easy to launch or beach, it is popular among DIY sailors, camp‑cruisers, and those seeking a practical, no‑frills utility sailboat.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jim Michalak |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 15.830 ft |
| LOA | 15.830 ft |
| Beam | 5.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Mayfly 16 by Jim Michalak - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 5.25 ft - (1600 mm) |
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| Foot | 11.33 ft - (3453 mm) |
| Leech | 14.92 ft - (4548 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 78.52 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Head | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Area | * 91.93 ft² |
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