Paceship P 14
Description
The Paceship P 14 (also listed as Paceship P-14 or simply P14) is a small, lightweight Canadian fiberglass centerboard dinghy from Paceship Yachts Ltd. (Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia), produced in the early 1970s (around 1970–1973). Designed by Bela Molnar, it's an entry-level daysailer emphasizing simplicity, affordability, and fun in protected waters like lakes, bays, or calm coastal areas. It's a compact, trailerable open boat popular for beginners, family outings, or club casual sailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bela Molnar |
|---|---|
| Builder | Paceship Yachts (Canada) |
| Length | 13.500 ft |
| LOA | 13.500 ft |
| LWL | 11.040 ft |
| Beam | 5.800 ft |
| Displacement | 300 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 14.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 4.92 ft |
| p | 16.25 ft |
| e | 7.58 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.58 ft | 4.92 ft | 16.25 ft | 7.58 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
Paceship P 14 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 7.58 ft - (2310 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.4 ft - (5304 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 87 ° |
| Diagonal | * 17.57 ft - (5355 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 63.57 ft² |
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Paceship P 14 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 14.17 ft - (4319 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.75 ft - (1753 mm) |
| Leech | 13.25 ft - (4039 mm) |
| Area | * 38.04 ft² |
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Paceship P 14 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 14.62 ft - (4456 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 8.86 ft - (2701 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.86 ft - (2701 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 110 ft² |
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