Skylark 14
Description
The Skylark 14 is a charming, traditional lapstrake (clinker-built) sailing dinghy designed by Paul Gartside (Gartside Boats), inspired by classic British lug-rigged dinghies. It's built for family day-sailing, estuary use, or even sporty coastal waters—robust, stable, and fun rather than a high-performance racer. Gartside's design emphasizes practicality: plenty of freeboard for safety, good carrying capacity (up to 4 people comfortably, including gear or a dog), and easy handling.
Construction Details
| Designer | Paul Gartside |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 14.000 ft |
| LOA | 14.000 ft |
| Beam | 5.667 ft |
| Displacement | 550 lb |
| Year Built | 1998 |
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Blueprints
Sails
Skylark 14 - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 6.167 ft - (1880 mm) |
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| Foot | 10.167 ft - (3099 mm) |
| Leech | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 74.83 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 10.42 ft - (3176 mm) |
| Head | 11.42 ft - (3481 mm) |
| Area | * 89.61 ft² |
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