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Newport 16 Manual
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"
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.
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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
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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9/10/2004
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Summary of Contents for Lockley Newport Boats Newport 16
- Page 1 The basic parts of your Newport 16 consists of the ROUTE 623 P. O. BOX 307 hull, mast and rigging, swing keel rudder, tiller,...
- Page 2 LAUNCHING Before launching the Newport 16, be sure the swing keel is all the way up and the hull drain in the transom tightly closed. If you are launching...
- Page 3 Newport 16 Manual Page 3 of 5 CAUTION: When your mast is up, check before moving the boat around, particularly when on its trailer, to make certain there are no overhead power lines or other wires which may come in contact with the mast or rigging.
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Page 4: Sailing Tips
The tack is attached to the gooseneck by a pin on the Newport 16 with its ballast and foam flotation is gooseneck and the clew is attached by an outhaul line, about as safe as a boat of this type can be. - Page 5 To sail with a roller reefed sail, trim the sail directly from the end of the boom. TRAILERING When trailering your Newport 16, we strongly advise easing the brake winch slightly so that the weight of the swing keel is carried on the trailer rollers or bunks.