[1][2][3][4] Derived from the similar 1963 Constellation 16, the Tanzer 16 design was developed into the Overnighter 16 in 1964, by the addition of a cuddy cabin.

[1][3][5][6] The boat was built by Tanzer Industries in Canada and remained in production until the company went out of business in 1986.

[1][7] The boat's class association acquired the tooling for the design after Tanzer Industries closed down, but it is unknown if more examples have been produced since then.

[1] The Tanzer 16 is a small recreational sailing dinghy, built predominantly of fibreglass, aluminum spars and oiled teak wood trim.

Its broad beam and low centre-of-gravity result in increased stability.