The company produced it as a kit boat for amateur construction, which the building time estimated at 10–15 hours.
The hull features a spooned raked stem, a conventional transom, a rounded, transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable centerboard.
Ground transportation on a trailer is facilitated by a hinged tabernacle that permits easy lowering of the mast by easing the forestay.
Other factory options included sails, trim molding and running lights for night operation.
"[2] Sailrite describes the design, "the Luger Leeward 16 has plenty of cockpit space for the family and enough room in the small cuddy cabin for a picnic basket and cooler.