Neptune 14
Description
The Neptune 14 is a classic small daysailer and centerboard dinghy produced by American Fiberglass Corp. (AFC) in the early 1970s (first built around 1970–1971, with examples from 1972–1975 commonly appearing in listings and forums). The designer is not definitively credited in major databases (often listed as unknown or unattributed), though some sources occasionally misattribute it to figures like Lyle Hess in unrelated contexts—likely a mix-up with other designs. Built from fiberglass for durability and low maintenance, it features a simple fractional sloop rig, retractable centerboard for shallow-water access and easy trailering/beaching, a spacious cockpit for its size (suitable for 2–4 people or family daysailing), and basic construction typical of entry-level boats from that era. Production was modest and short-lived, with no exact numbers widely documented but enough surviving examples to appear occasionally on marketplaces.
Construction Details
| Designer | Unknown |
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| Builder | American Fiberglass Corporation (AFC) |
| Length | 14.080 ft |
| LOA | 14.080 ft |
| Beam | 5.670 ft |
| Displacement | 150 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Neptune 14 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
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| Foot | 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.1 ft - (5517 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 18.3 ft - (5578 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 72.51 ft² |
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Neptune 14 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 13.33 ft - (4063 mm) |
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| Foot | 6.5 ft - (1981 mm) |
| Leech | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 5.61 ft - (1710 mm) |
| Area | * 37.37 ft² |
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