Duckling 14
Description
The Duckling 14 Sail is a compact, versatile sailing dinghy designed by Sam Devlin of Devlin Designing Boat Builders in Olympia, Washington (USA). Introduced in the early 2000s as an evolution of the rowing-focused Duckling 14 Rower, it adds a simple sailing rig to create a lightweight, trailerable dayboat ideal for solo or small-family outings on lakes, rivers, or sheltered coastal waters. Built from stitch-and-glue plywood/epoxy for affordability and durability, it's praised for its clean lines, ease of construction, and multi-mode capability (sail, row, or motor). The design draws from traditional workboat aesthetics but with modern simplicity, making it a favorite for DIY builders and casual sailors. Dozens have been built from plans, emphasizing low cost (~$1,000–$2,000 materials) and quick assembly (200–300 hours).
Construction Details
| Designer | Sam Devlin |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.000 ft |
| LOA | 9.000 ft |
| Beam | 4.000 ft |
| Displacement | 140 lb |
| Max Draft | 1.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | SPRIT |
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| Luff | 8.323 ft - (2537 mm) |
| Foot | 6.969 ft - (2124 mm) |
| Leech | 10.83 ft - (3301 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 75.34 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 9.406 ft - (2867 mm) |
| Head | 4.891 ft - (1491 mm) |
| Area | * 51.03 ft² |
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