1968 NAUSET 16 Total Boat Weight

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lambandbert
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1968 NAUSET 16 Total Boat Weight

Postby lambandbert » Wed Sep 10, 2025 5:17 pm

Q1: is a weight of a 1968 NAUSET 16 of 1,722-lbs including 250-lbs for Yamaha F50 engine, Bimini top, full fuel tank and gear, without stern seating, and as measured by a "drystack" a reasonable weight or a cause for concern?


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I recently purchased a 1968 NAUSET 16 from an out-of-state seller. I’m now transporting it to my home state via a third party service.

I was surprised to learn the listed weight of the vessel is 1,722 pounds. Upon receipt of the boat, I plan to weigh it myself.

jimh
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Re: 1968 NAUSET 16 Total Boat Weight

Postby jimh » Wed Sep 10, 2025 5:39 pm

A rough estimate of the weight of a NAUSET 16 might be as follows:
  • 600-lbs bare hull
  • 200-lbs wood interior components and rigging
  • 250-lbs engine
  • 120-lbs fuel on board
  • 100-lbs gear on board
Total = 1,270-lbs

Q2: Is a trailer included in the "listed" weight?

A trailer would easily add 500-lbs to the total load weight of a boat being transported, so the total weight would be 1,770-lbs, or quite close to the figure you have been given.