Design

Thalas 16

The 16 ft Whitehall, which was the commonest length of the type, drawn for two or three rowers and keeping the original seating. Chine plywood and stitch and glue, with a centreboard fitted so the auxiliary sail is worth using.

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Boats like this one

Same type, closest in length.

Design	Plans from	LOA
Bee 16	Woods Designs	4.88 m (16′ 0″)
Driftboat 16s	Glen-L Marine	16′ 0″ (4.88 m)
Duck Trap Wherry	Duck Trap Woodworking	16′ 0″ (4.88 m)
Linnet 16	Woods Designs	4.88 m (16′ 0″)
Matinicus Double Ender	Duck Trap Woodworking	16′ 0″ (4.88 m)
Rio Drift Boat	Glen-L Marine	16′ 0″ (4.88 m)