Beneteau Wizz 14.5
Description
The Beneteau Wizz 14.5 is a compact, double-handed fractional sloop dinghy designed by Jean-Marie Finot (Groupe Finot) and built by Beneteau in France from 1981 to 1983. Billed as a "child prodigy" blending dinghy simplicity with sailboard agility, it was an early 1980s hit for recreational day sailing, junior racing, or family outings on protected waters. With an impressive 3,625 hulls produced, it's one of Beneteau's best-selling small boats, known for its lightweight responsiveness and forgiving stability—perfect for beginners or as a tender. The centerboard allows shallow beaching, and its fractional rig enables quick tacks. Today, it's a vintage collectible, with survivors often restored for club fleets; owners call it "stubborn but good-hearted" (per its name, meaning headstrong in French), emphasizing fun over speed.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot) |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 14.440 ft |
| LOA | 14.440 ft |
| LWL | 12.000 ft |
| Beam | 0.310 ft |
| Displacement | 772 lb |
| Ballast | 231 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.280 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1981 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 14 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 5 ft |
| p | 20.25 ft |
| e | 7.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 ft | 5 ft | 20.25 ft | 7.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau Wizz 14.5 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.5 ft - (2286 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.34 ft - (6200 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 81.28 ° |
| Diagonal | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 77.55 ft² |
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Beneteau Wizz 14.5 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.5 ft - (1676 mm) |
| Leech | 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 95.6 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.78 ft - (1457 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10 ° |
| Area | * 33.46 ft² |
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