Martin 16 Boats Owner's Manual

Welcome !
Congratulations on your decision to join the growing family of Martin 16 sailors around the globe.
In a sea of small boat designs – the Martin 16 stands out as a unique sailing experience - there is
simply nothing like it anywhere...
Your Martin 16 is comfortable. Small sailboats are just plain uncomfortable. From your three-
way adjustable ergonomic seat, you'll soon discover that your Martin 16 is the most comfortable
boat on the planet! Martin 16 owners report that they enjoy sailing their Martin 16s for eight hours
or even longer. Regardless of your physical abilities, you can sail your Martin 16 safely and
enjoy hours and hours of sailing...
Your Martin 16 is stable and safe. Small sailboats are unstable and depend upon the
placement of your weight as well as your agility to stay upright. Your Martin 16 does not depend
upon you "hiking" your body weight to one side of the boat, and cannot capsize. A high-
technology lead ballast pod suspended under the boat provides the boat's stability in all wind and
sea conditions. Your Martin 16 is stable and safe for men, women and children of all shapes and
sizes.
Your Martin 16 is easy to sail. Small sailboats often entail stretching to reach the tiller and lines
in awkward locations. Once you're seated, you'll discover the joystick and all control lines are at
your finger tips. Control line tackles are designed to require minimal strength and are "captive"
so that they cannot tangle and will always work.
Your Martin 16 is top quality. From the first lines drawn, the Martin 16 was conceived to
provide a unique sailing experience and designed, constructed and outfitted with the best quality
materials, fittings and systems, without compromise.
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When you buy your Martin16, it is delivered ready to sail, with the equipment that you
need included.
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Control systems are so well conceived and executed that no one changes them!
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Martin 16s are regularly sailed in high winds and severe sea states and nothing breaks.
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With simple care and virtually no maintenance costs, you'll be sailing your Martin 16 for
year after year.
Your Martin 16 is a secure investment! Small sailboats often devalue by 25% or more within
months of purchase and are worth a small fraction of the purchase price after a couple of
seasons. Over ten years, very few Martin 16s have changed owners and those that have been
sold are priced at up to 80% of their original purchase price.
This Owner's Manual provides important safety information that will answer questions you may
have about the safe operation of your Martin 16 and how to care for and maintain your Martin 16.
You are going to love your new Martin 16!
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