Cape Dory 14
Description
The Cape Dory 14, also known as the Cape Dory 14 CB (Centerboard), is a 14.33-foot sailing dinghy designed by Andrew C. Vavolotis and built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding from 1964 to approximately 1985. A classic day sailor, it combines fiberglass construction with mahogany trim, offering a balance of stability, simplicity, and traditional aesthetics. It’s designed for recreational sailing and rowing, suitable for beginners and small groups in sheltered waters. It was a popular model with over 1,000 units produced. The design reflects Cape Dory’s focus on durable, traditional-style boats. It uses a sliding gunter mainsail rig.
Construction Details
| Designer | Andrew C. Vavolotis |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.000 ft |
| LOA | 14.500 ft |
| LWL | 14.000 ft |
| Beam | 4.250 ft |
| Displacement | 200 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 16.67 ft - (5081 mm) |
| Foot | 10.125 ft - (3086 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 18.21 ft - (5550 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 82.44 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | 18.33 ft - (5587 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 2.25 in |
| Area (no Roach) | * 84.98 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.