Hartley TS16/18/21

This range of multichine plywood trailer sailers were designed by Richard Hartley beginning in the late 1950s for home construction. The TS16 was the first truly trailable sailing boat which incorporated accommodation. His genius for design and identifying the need for yachts that gave a little more room and comfort than that offered by Off-the-Beach yachts initiated a whole industry. TS16's have been built in Australia since 1963, and there are records of TS18's and 21's being built in the early 1970s.

The Hartley TS16 is the most popular trailer sailer in Australia. It is a clean lined, conventional trailer sailer with performance and versatility proven over more than 30 years. It is light, easy to rig, launch and retrieve and can be towed comfortably by a four cylinder car. Many Hartley TS16s have been built by amateur builders and this is a popular way of acquiring one at a reasonable cost. This emphasis on people building their own boat has continued for well over a decade. The advent of fiberglass trailable boats and increasing materials cost has meant a decline in the practice of "Build Your Own". However the number of Hartley TS16 TS18 and TS21 boats that have been built meant the continuing popularity of the class as an economical entry to sailing.

pecifications TS 16

LOA Length	ft in (5 m)
Length waterline	ft in (4.65 m)
Beam Width	ft in (2.2 m)
Draft Board down	ft in (1.24 m) swing keel
Draft Board up	ft in (0.23 m)
Displacement	lb (400 kg)minimum 360
Ballast	lb ( kg) steel plate
Rigging	Masthead sloop
Mast	ft in (6.2 m)	single, backswept spreader
Sails	Main	ft² (11.6 m²)
	Jib < (100%)	ft² (5.2 m²)
	Total sail area	ft² ( 16.8 m²)
	Spinnaker	ft² ( m²)

I = 5.17 m (headsail hoist)

J = 1.63 m (mast to bow)

P = 5.79 m (main hoist)

E = 3.40 m (main foot)

pecifications TS 18

LOA Length	ft in (5.48 m)
Length waterline	ft in (5.125 m)
Beam Width	ft in (2.39 m)
Draft Board down	ft in (1.5 m) swing keel
Draft Board up	ft in (0.28 m)
Displacement	lb (573 kg)minimum
Ballast	lb ( kg) steel plate
Rigging	3/4 fractional orMasthead sloop
Mast	ft in (7.09 m)	single, backswept spreader
Sails	Main	ft², 3/4 rig(11.8 m²) masthead (8.83m²)
	Jib < (100%)	ft², 3/4 rig (6.3 m²) masthead (7.9 m²)
	Genoa	ft², (11.4 m²)
	Total sail area	ft² ( 18.1 or 16.7 m²)
	Spinnaker	ft² ( m²)

I = 7.637 m

J = 2.59 m

P = 6.55 m

E = 2.59 m

pecifications TS 21

LOA Length	ft in (6.4 m)
Length waterline	ft in (6.035 m)
Beam Width	ft in (2.4 m)
Draft Board down	ft in (1.52 m) swing keel
Draft Board up	ft in (0.31 m)
Displacement	lb (907 kg)minimum
Ballast	lb ( kg) steel plate
Rigging	3/4 fractional or Masthead sloop
Mast	ft in (7.3 m)	single, backswept spreader
Sails	Main	ft², 3/4 rig(15.8 m²) masthead (10.2 m²)
	Jib < (100%)	ft², 3/4 rig(8.5 m²) masthead (8.8 m²)
	Genoa	ft², (12.5 m²)
	Total sail area	ft² ( 24.1 or 19 m²)
	Spinnaker	ft² ( m²)

I = 7.883 m

J = 2.164 m

P = 6.700 m

E = 3.04 m

ailing Details

Handicaps; Portsmouth = , Class based Handicaps CBH (Aust.)- TS 16 = 0.63, TS 18; 3/4 rig = 0.582, M/H = 0.59, TS 21; 3/4 rig = , M/H = 0.61,

CBH (NZ) TS 16 = 0.72, TS 18 = 0.714, TS 21 = 0.733. Other = ,

Sailing Characteristics;Suitable for smooth and protected waters, can be stored at home and easily towed and launched. The plans for the TS18 recommends ballast of up to 150 kg forward of the centre case. This assists sailing performance. Auxiliary outboard power of 4 hp upwards is sufficient for general use with TS 16 and TS 18, with TS 21 a 6hp is recommended.

Notable Performances;

Accommodation

Number of crew to race =2-4, Berths =2 -4, Galley =, Head =, Maximum headroom =, The TS16's relatively wide beam for a sailing boat means that it is easily driven by quite a small outboard motor and use as motor fishing boats with or without the mast raised. The TS16 also has a small cabin with two bunks which makes it possible to carry small children and picnic and/or camping gear. The cabin is adequate sleeping for two but for more people onshore camping is necessary.

The TS18 is more suited to those who wish to sleep aboard their boat for several nights. It is most comfortable for two but can accommodate four reasonably well. Many of these boats are equipped with stoves and toilets. The TS18 can also be rigged by one person

The TS21 is the boat for the family man who wishes to spend several days or more cruising with the family aboard. The boat has berths for four and more can be accommodated on the benches in the main cabin. However a six cylinder car would be required for towing the TS 21

pecial features

Towable with 4 cylinder car; TS16 and TS 18.

Construction

Country of origin, New Zealand

Hull material, Ply or fibreglass

Manufacturer, Owner built or boat builder

Plans availability, yes

External links

Photo,s and plans, http://www.trailer-sailer.com/

TS 16 Association, http://home.iprimus.com.au/youngenr/ts16/index.htm

TS 18 and 21 Association, http://home.vicnet.net.au/~hart1821/