From Kits or Plans Bosun 14
Sailboat
14′
Since 1965
Overview
- Builder
- From Kits or Plans
- Model
- Bosun 14
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1965 on
- Designer
- M. S. Redman
- Hull
- Twin Keel
- Hull material
- Wood
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 14′ (4.27 m)
- Waterline length
- 12′ 10″ (3.90 m)
- Beam
- 5′ (1.52 m)
- Displacement
- 530 lb (240 kg)
- Ballast
- 200 lb (91 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 113
- Ballast ratio
- 38%
- Capsize screening
- 2.47
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- Wood
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.