Description
The Highlander 14 is a versatile, family-oriented plywood dayboat and pulling boat designed by British naval architect Paul Fisher of Selway-Fisher Design in the 1980s, with updated plans incorporating modern stitch-and-tape techniques for easier home construction. This 14-foot open boat balances rowing stability, sailing performance, and coastal capability, making it ideal for beach camping, club outings, estuary exploration, or as a yacht tender—comfortably seating up to 8 people with two athwartship benches for efficient rowing. Available in rowing, sailing, or hybrid versions, it features a loose-footed lug rig (with optional gunter alternative) for simple handling and good visibility, while its multichine hull provides a dry ride in chop. Built using 5 sheets of 1/4" marine plywood with epoxy fillets and tape, the design emphasizes affordability, strength (via reinforced chines), and customizability—such as adding cubbies, boom tents, or outboard mounts. Praised for its "endless versatility" and beginner-friendly build, the Highlander 14 is a staple in Selway-Fisher's Highlander series, evolving from smaller siblings like the 7'6" and 12' models into a rugged, trailerable craft for sheltered waters.
