2014 Johannsen Raider

Standard features

2014 Raider 16 with Trailer

Johannsen Boatworks Manufacturer Comments:

The Raider 16 is a one-design, mono-hull, recreational and racing dinghy, created and engineered to offer best-in-class stability and maximum speed in minimal wind.(/B>

With a narrow waterline beam, a very fine entry and a high aspect daggerboard, the Raiders upwind performance is excellent. The striking 16 footer has a waterline length of 1511 and the 74 beam gives the Raider excellent stability. The unique hull design allows planing speeds in excess of 13 knots in even moderate winds. The cockpit of the Raider has been designed for comfortable day sailing, having eliminated all hard spots and corners. It features lightweight, high-performance control lines that lead to the cockpit for easy sail control. The hull features fine quality hardware, and with a total hull weight of just 200 pounds, the Raider can easily and quickly be ramp or beach launched. -

Equipment: Manufacturers Description:

Raider is a one-design, mono-hull, recreational and racing sailboats, created and engineered to offer best-in-class stability and maximum speed in minimal wind. Sailors of every age, shape and size and ability level can sail the Raider confidently in all conditions, all without the swimming lessons for which high performance one-designs are notorious. The Raider is specifically engineered to deliver high-performance sailing to beginners and experienced sailors alike, regardless of skill or athletic ability and can be sailed for pleasure or raced competitively single-handed or with a crew member (max crew weight 400 pounds).. First introduced in the late 1990s and further refined in 2004, over 150 Raider sailboats are currently sailing and racing in the marketplace. With a narrow waterline beam, a very fine entry and a high aspect daggerboard, the Raiders upwind performance is excellent. The striking 16 footer has a waterline length of 1511 and its 74 beam gives the Raider excellent stability. The unique hull design allows planning speeds in excess of 13 knots in even moderate winds The cockpit of the Raider is designed for comfortable day sailing eliminating all hard spots and corners. Both models feature lightweight, high-performance control lines that all lead to the cockpit for easy sail control. The hull features fine quality hardware and with a total hull weight of just 200 pounds, the Raider can easily and quickly be ramp- or beach-launched. The Raider is specifically designed for exceptional stability, so it is uniquely suitable for big and tall sailors. Raider is also attractive to active seniors who enjoy higher performance single- or double-handed racing, sailing solo or cruising with a crew member. Light enough to be towed behind a compact car Simple enough to be rigged and sailed in under a half hour Easily launch from a ramp, beach or shoreline Lightweight aluminum mast is easily stepped by the crew