Disclaimer: This manual is a recreation of one I found on the internet. It has been recreated and *slightly*
modified wihtout permission.
ROUTE 623 P. O. BOX 307
GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA 23061
(804) 693-3818
Newport 16
Rigging and Handling Instructions
LOA: 15’ 7"
LWL: 14’ 0"
Beam: 6’ 3"
Hull Weight: 900lbs
Ballast: 200lbs
Draft Keel Up: 9"
Draft Keel Down: 3’ 9"
THE NEWPORT 16
Now that you have your Newport 16, let’s
introduce you to the various parts and tell you
how to rig and sail her for your greatest safety and
enjoyment.
The basic parts of your Newport 16 consists of the
hull, mast and rigging, swing keel rudder, tiller,
boom, sheets, mainsail and jib
.
Your swing keel has already been installed at the
factory. This is controlled by a brake winch. Be sure
to keep fingers away from the winch. Particularly, be
careful not to let children handle this piece of
equipment.
STEPPING THE MAST
CAUTION:
Before stepping the mast check for
overhead power lines.
The mast can be stepped either with the boat
afloat or on the trailer. To do this, first place the
mast on the boat with the foot of the mast located
on the cabin top and the top of the mast extended
out over the transom. Attach the side stays to the
small holes in the chainplates which are near the
aft end of the cabin. This attachment is made
using the stay adjusters located on the ends of the
stays. The first time you raise your mast, set the
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