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NORDICA 16 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of NORDICA 16. Built by Exe Fibercraft Ltd. (CAN) and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1975. It has a hull type of Double-ended with long keel and LOA is 4.72. Its sail area/displacement ratio 21.95. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

NORDICA 16 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about NORDICA 16 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who builds nordica 16.

NORDICA 16 is built by Exe Fibercraft Ltd. (CAN).

When was NORDICA 16 first built?

NORDICA 16 was first built in 1975.

How long is NORDICA 16?

NORDICA 16 is 3.99 m in length.

What is mast height on NORDICA 16?

NORDICA 16 has a mast height of 5.49 m.

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The Nordica 16

The Nordica 16 is a pocket cruiser based on a north sea design and built in Denmark. In the mid-1970s the design was exported to Canada and was built be the Exe Fibrecraft in Exeter, Ontario. Production continued into the early 1980s and about 500 boats appear to have been built. After production in Exeter ceased an unknown number of boats were built elsewhere in Ontario by the Airscoops Corporation. Molds for the hull have been reported in several locations across Canada. Copies of the molds were also made for Australia

The Exe Nordica came in two different models differing only in equipment supplied. The deluxe model had a genoa, bow pulpit, navigation lights and special colours.

The Nordica design is very salty with full keel, double ender with a cuddy cabin and two berths that can just barely accommodate a 6 footer. Although called the Nordica 16 the waterline exclusive of the rudder is only 13' 10" and the total length is just over 15 feet. Beam - 6’2" Displacement - 925 lbs, With 450 lbs of concrete ballast enclosed in fiberglass it is very stable and has kind motion in heavy seas. The N-16 can handle heavy weather and does not heel excessively. It has good speed and stability in high winds. Easy to load/unload from a trailer due to its shallow draft (1’10”). The chief weaknesses is that the cockpit is not self draining. Slow in light winds - a # 2 Genoa sail helps.

In Lynaes Denmark, where the design originated, the boat is known as the Lynaes 15 and is built an an almost identical design. In Holland it appears as the Midget 15. It is also referred to as the Oostzeejol (Baltic Sea Dinghy). Hull molds appear to have been exported to Australia where it was built as the Lynaes 15. European versions of the boat appear to have been equiped with a spinnaker rig and this rig also appears on some of the North American Boats.

A variation of the design called the Danica was built in British Columbia. in the 1980s. This had the same hull shape but with a slightly deeper keel. The cabin and cockpit have been altered to provide for more room.

The Nordica design also appeared in a 20 foot and 30 foot model and the design of the Nordica was later used as the basis for the Halman boats

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Review of Nordica 16

Basic specs., sailing characteristics.

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Nordica 16 is 2.53, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.0 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Nordica 16 is about 53 kg/cm, alternatively 301 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 53 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 301 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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The boat in the pictures belonged to a friend of mine and the pictures are his. His website is: http://my.drytel.net/rskene/

I sailed my Nordica 16, which was also red out of the Whitby marina.

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I'm looking to hunt down the other Danica 16 owners out there As they were built in Vancouver BC Canada I suspect most are still in BC I know of 3 personally of the 25 there were made Any others out there? A couple of us were thinking of having a rally  

Hi, I have been looking to buy a Danica 16, do you know of one for sale ? If I am lucky to get one I would be interested in meeting up with some owners. Steve.  

Hi there I have a danica I love! There was a guy selling one a few months back I'm emailing him to see if he still has it and wants to sell it I'll let you know  

Many Thanks  

Sorry Steve , the fellow got back to me but hes since decided to keep his Danica, best of luck  

Is there a seal or seem running the length of Danicas from bow to stern? Thank you.  

I think from the bottom of the keel it looks like there is, though I'd have to go check. It isn't evident anywhere else though Out of curiousity why do you ask? (the last post I did here was about 10 months ago!)  

Hi I looked at the photos I don't think splitting in half is a concern with most Danica/Nordicas THe metal strip is just a keel protector. Some Nordicas have them running the entire length of the keel front to back. I can see a few patches/repairs on the keel but with a well-used looking Danica like that one it's not entirely surprising and nice to know someone was paying attention and patching it up. I have a small section I did on mine too. On the ebay Danica I would be more concerned about these items: - The top of the rudder(cheeks I think they're called) look non original and like they're conventional plywood, also it looks like it's a little too big/tall. The tiller shouldn't flop down onto the back of the cockpit like that. -I would ask/check out the cabin sole. Somebody has added something to the cockpit floor around the bottom of the compression post. A common problem in both Nordicas and Danicas is soggy floatation foam. -THe top of the cabin looks oddly flecked with black..is the gellcoat worn through or cracking or is paint overspray, I can't tell -the bright work all needs to be done(some body painted it blue..ick!) I like doing this sort of thing on a little boat so no big deal, i had to do mine and it was quite pleasing. - Why is the motor mount facing sideways??? - What are the sails like? there's no mention of Sails? new sails for a Danica could run up to $1200-1500!!? - It was one of the models with the inboard outboard,(thus the cutaway rudder) the builder/designer Peter Hahn told me they made a few like that but it didn't work out to well with the 2 stroke outboards they had at the time, too smokey on the cabin, that's not a minus though, it could work well with an electric or 4 stroke though it's likely been glassed in - Nice trailer and many other good points too, pulpit and pushpit! Danicas are great boats, I really love mine!! It's on the Nordica 16 yahoo site in the Nutmeg or piracy photo folder I would ask a tonne of questions if i wasn't able to see it first hand Where are you located There's one for sale in Vancouver(where they were built...only 25 made!) ********Sailboat for sale - includes moorage - $3900 -  

Oh yes and how's the runnning rigging and blocks Replacing it all could cost a few bucks too!  

You can check out my Danica here if you want It's not quite as tricked out as the one on ebay Cute As A Bugs Ear And Salty Looking Too I paid 1300 with the trailer and a 50 lbs thrust minn Kota a couple of years ago Which I sold as I don't find they have enough oomph if you really need it. The sails were decent and I'm still using them. I did do a little fiberglass retabbing inside, brightwork, and I've made a new mast base, compression post and added a pulpit, oh and new trailer tires. I got a deal. The price on ebay would only be worth it if it had good sails. It's not in tip top shape which the price would seem to reflect You can see the one in Vancouver comes with a honda 2hp and the years moorage which is a pretty decent deal  

Yeah, I had some concerns too (but thanks for pointing out a lot more), plus I couldn't go see it before bidding (at a price I thought was too high), so I passed it up. But oh, she's a salty looking gal!  

They all are, those double looking ports are quite unique! I have seen a double port version . I suspect the wooden surrounds are an addition. The round ports on Danica's are a result of the builder getting a deal at an auction on opening bronze portlights and only appear on the later models. Some Danicas had built in galleys and heads if you can believe it! Ask the buyer if he'll take a lower buy it now (provided he provide more information(like sails , cabin sole etc) I hope I didn't rain on your parade at all, i was just trying to be helpful Where are you located? I'm assuming nowhere near Manitoba  

You are right - Los Angeles - a little bit of a commute for those weekend sails on the $3900 Danica with paid slip. I had actually checked out your Danica review and videos a while ago. Yar, har, har! Post some mar! Do you know if there were any Danicas built with double ports, galley, and head? My wife wants our boats to keep getting bigger, but I want to go smaller. You think with double ports, galley, and head I could trick her? Me: Honey, it's bigger than average. Her: That didn't work before. What makes you think it will work now? *SLAP* Oh, well.  

Ahh L.A. I used to tour down that way a lot with bands And yes I agree a long commute Why don't you look for a Cape Dory Typhoon? There a little rarer on the West Coast but there's more in the States and they have some amenities. Still trailerable too Yes I believe there were Danicas with double ports as well as with Galleys and with heads. Whether any one of them combined all these features I couldnt tell you. A Danica is really a camping boat as far as accomodations goes, but very stout and seaworthy for all that What are you sailing now?  

I have a Clipper Marine Crealock 23 Twin Keel that I'm trying to sell. I also have a Montgomery 8 sailing dinghy. I like transom hung rudders on rounded canoe sterns (so the Typhoon doesn't really appeal to me). For the near future, something small and easily trailerable is best. I don't want to pay a slip fee any more, and a trailer for my current boat would cost more than the boat is worth. I like a fairly full keel, so a Danica seems just right, just wish it was lapstrake. I really like the looks of that ebay one. It has a lot of potential.  

Windkiller, What are the biggest waves and strongest wind you have been in and how did your boat handle it?  

Rounded canoe stern isn't a priority, but I like a big, full keel transom rudder on a smaller full keel boat; a Vertue, Allegra, Flicka, Folkboat, or Contessa would be nice. They are pretty, but I worry about the internal rudder post and sleeve on boats like the Typhoon and Kittiwake.  

Sounds like you're having fun! Do you have a link to some pictures? As you know, I really like double enders and found this Bob Perry blog quite interesting: Sail Far Live Free - Sailboats, Sailing News, and Gear: Double Enders According to Perry (Guest Post by Bob Perry) You mentioned you talked with Peter Hahn. I was wondering how he made the Danica. I assume he made a mold from a Nordica and altered it slightly. Do you know what he did with the Danica molds?  

Yes, I'm considering a Nordica 16/20, Halman 20, and Skipper 20 - embarrassing, but I like the Guppy 13 too!  

If you go to this wooden boat forum thread and scroll down to the 10th, 11th or 12th posting there's a picture: George Holmes' Eel comes out of the shed at Iron Wharf, Faversham If you send your email I'll send you a few more. That was an interesting article. I think I've read something similar before. For me aesthetics are very important in a sailboat. Older traditional stylings are much more pleasing and double enders have a very lovely roundness to them. I'm just selling a Nordica 20 right now. It's a very cool boat but not as cute as my Danica and it requires a bigger trailer and truck to tow it. Not currently in my budget. I might use some of the money from the sale to get a new mainsail for the Danica (or I'll get a sailrite kit and save a few hundred sewing it myself) I heard tell Peter Hahn used a Nordica 16 as a mold. The Danicas keel is about 8 inches deeper as well as having a deeper forefoot, the combings are higher, as is the cabin and the cockpit is smaller because there's a lazarette. Don't tell my Danica but I kind of think the Nordica 16s are a little cooler looking, a little more sleek and rakish whilst the Danica looks a little like a duck. i also like the old knockabout style boats and almost anything with a gaff rigg. I've thought of putting a bowsprit on the Danica and with a new mast making it a gaff rig...or a tiny yawl with a sailboard mast and a little boomkin. I keep thinking about it and then tink...why make more holes in the boat it does pretty well as is.  

The Eel looks good. How does it sail? About a mold . . . I would think he used a Nordica to make a mold that he then used to layup the glass for the Danica hulls. How did he use a Nordica hull as a mold? Did he pull apart a Nordica and layup the glass inside of the Nordica's pieces? Is a Danica thus a little smaller than a Nordica; smaller by the width of the Nordica's glass and gelcoat? Or am I not understanding something? A bowsprit would look cool, but I would worry about maybe putting the center of effort too far forward and creating lee helm. I have a bowsprit on my boat and that's what it seemed to do, but a few weeks ago I was out in about 25 knots and managed to break off a metal bowsprit support when a gust yanked the jib pretty hard (also put a little rip in the mainsail). I couldn't reach the metal support's screws without tearing apart the inside of the boat and taking out the forward bulkhead, so I just put a stainless eye into the glass behind the sprit and stuck the forestay on it. Hope it works, and cures the leehelm. I've only been out in about 5 knots since and couldn't even tack very well, too slow, had to jibe sometimes.  

I think you're right about the molds . regardless either boat is just under 14' on deck not including the rudder so the 16' thing is a slight exaggeration. On the Nordica 16 site (which includes us Danica owners) There's a set of pictures of a Danica being made. THe Danica has some good weather helm (the Nordicas and Danicas are known for it)and if I did make a sprit it would be a short one. First I wanted a nice wooden sprit, Then I decided I wanted a retractable aluminum one with a furler jib(which would entail some interesting forestay adjusting??!!. Still haven't done it yet though. I have a furler unit from a Chrysler Mutineer I used to have. I used to use it, it's handy and tidy but you do get a fair amount of luff sag to leeward, Mostly I just use a downhaul to bring down the jib on the foredeck. With the Danica (because of the full keel) tacking in light winds it helps to let the jib backwind as you cross the wind to help push the boat around and then uncleat it and pull it over to the new side.  

I couldn't find any pictures of a Danica being made. Maybe I'm on the wrong site? Do you have a link to the picture page? Thanks again.  

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1970 Execraft Nordica 16

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Execraft Nordica 16, 1970 16ft with Trailer

I’m selling my Nordica 16 Trailerable Sailboat.

I’ve owned her for quite a few years and made all necessary repairs and improvements to the boat over time. This is a rare sail boat with a unique design. Unfortunately, my kids are too little to enjoy this beautiful little boat and for the foreseeable future, I will not be doing any boating. The Nordica 16 is a stable, sea worthy boat that sails as if it is a much larger boat. It handles heavy weather very well and it’s roller reefing main allows it to be sailed in some of the heaviest winds. The 20” draft permits it to go most places and is ideal for snooping around the various coves and inlets. We are extremely pleased with the boat. Length of the boat is about 16ft

Notable repairs and improvements are replacing the balsa core in the cabin (professionally done / have receipts $1350) - new mast support in stainless steel vs cast aluminum and many more.

The boat comes with Trailer (new tires and LED lighting). It has three sails in total. Everything needed to go out sailing is included (no motor included, you only need a small engine). I have sailed her this year, the boat comes complete to go out sailing immediately.

Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan

or phone 3124512835

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Derived from the Swedish built LYNAES 14. Similar versions: DANICA 16. (25 built) MIDGET 15, Lynæs Shipyard Ltd.,Germany. OOSTZEEJOL (15) Thanks to Jack Gutter for providing information.

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The Nordica 20 is a 19.5ft masthead sloop designed by Malta-Muller and built in fiberglass by Exe Fibercraft Ltd. (CAN) since 1975.

The Nordica 20 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. There is a very short water supply range.

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