Neptune 16

Description

The Neptune 16 is a compact, trailerable American daysailer/micro-cruiser built by Capital Yachts Inc. (a division of Lindsey Plastics in Harbor City, California, which also produced Newport/Gloucester models) and designed by renowned naval architect C. William Lapworth (often with input from the yard). Production began in 1981 and continued for a limited period (likely into the mid-1980s, as Capital Yachts operated until the mid-1990s but focused on larger models later), with quantities built not precisely documented but considered moderate for a niche entry-level boat (hundreds estimated based on ongoing used market presence, especially in the US West Coast and Great Lakes regions). It features fiberglass (GRP) construction, a fractional sloop rig for easy handling, a centerboard (keel/centerboard or swing keel) for shallow draft and trailering/beaching, a simple open layout with 2–4 berths (V-berth forward, convertible settees), small cabin for occasional overnights, outboard motor bracket, and a reputation as a nimble, stable, fast-for-size pocket cruiser—praised in reviews (e.g., Small Craft Advisor comparisons to Siren 17) for value, sail area/displacement ratio (quick in light winds), and fun on protected/coastal waters, though basic and entry-level.