Befoil 16 Carbon

Lighter, stiffer, faster…

We tested the Befoil 16 Sport in MW177 and had a great time discovering catamaran flying... there’s no doubt that the new Carbon version, just presented at the La Rochelle Boat Show, will really take the crew’s breath away!

Befoil 16 Carbon

Published 28/09/2022

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 186

Published: nov. / dec. 2022

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The use of the famous miracle material for the hulls, the structure, the rigg and the appendages has allowed for a saving of 100 lbs (45 kg) - that is 25% of the original displacement. The Befoil 16 Carbon has a beautiful matte finish and a sail plan boosted to 205 square feet (19 m²) upwind, compared to 190 sq ft previously (17.7 m²). Many innovations have been made on this new model, such as the rake of the rudder blades, now constantly adjustable. An Archimedean version of the F16 is also available.

Manufacturer: Befoil
Material: Carbon
Length: 16’5” (5 m)
Beam: 8’2” (2.5 m)
Upwind sail area: 205 sq ft (19 m²)
Downwind sail area: 409 sq ft (38 m²)
Mast length: 28’1” (8.55 m)
Appendages: 2 self-adjusting T-foils / 2 rudders adjustable under way
Weight: 287 lbs (130 kg)
Price: from € 39,990 ex-tax to € 49,990 ex-tax depending on versions