Ace 14
Description
The Ace 14 is a compact, versatile sailboat designed by renowned American naval architect Arch Davis, known for his focus on amateur-friendly wooden boat plans that blend traditional aesthetics with practical performance. Introduced in the late 1980s, it's inspired by classic small sailboats, offering an affordable entry into sailing and boatbuilding without the complexity or cost of larger vessels. Often described as a "cute sailboat that thrills," it's ideal for day sailing, pond or lake use, or even light coastal adventures for 1-2 people. Davis emphasizes its simplicity, making it suitable for first-time builders using plywood or strip-plank methods. Length: 14' 4". Beam: 5' 7".
Construction Details
| Designer | Arch Davis |
|---|---|
| LOA | 14.330 ft |
| LWL | 14.000 ft |
| Beam | 5.580 ft |
| Displacement | 215 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.920 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.420 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 15.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 5.50 ft |
| p | 16.75 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.50 ft | 5.50 ft | 16.75 ft | 8 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 16.75 ft - (5105 mm) |
| Foot | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | 18.24 ft - (5560 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.17 ° |
| Diagonal | 18.33 ft - (5587 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 69.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Foot | 6.58 ft - (2006 mm) |
| Leech | 12.21 ft - (3722 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 104.36 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 5.74 ft - (1750 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.78 ° |
| Area | * 40.16 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 189 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 15.62 ft - (4761 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 9.9 ft - (3018 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.9 ft - (3018 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 131 ft² |
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