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 * The Hartley TS16 is a clean-lined, conventional trailable yacht that is the most popular in Australia. It is light, easy to rig, launch and retrieve and can be towed by a family car; many have been built by amateur builders. The later advent of fiberglass trailable boats and increasing materials cost reduced the popularity of home builds. Many of them are raced, but are not allowed to use a spinnaker.


 * On 12th December 1963 the “Trailer Sailor Association of Australia” was formed with the goal of promoting the Hartley 16-foot trailer sailor, to be known as the TS 16 as a one class design, and encourage competition between registered yachts throughout Australasia. This name was chosen because at the time the Hartley TS16 was the only trailer sailor on the mark. Later when other 'trailer sailer' designs came onto the market, Hartley TS 16 was added to the title. The Association is still going strong and runs a well attended national championship. A Hartley TS 18' Association was formed in Victoria in 1972 which became associated with Yachting Victoria. With a decreased interest in the class this association ceased to exist in 2007 when it could no longer afford to pay association fees. Now the national and state Hartley 16' are still YA associated, there are no such Hartley 18 or 21 associations.