B14 (dinghy)
| Current Specifications | |
|---|---|
 Class Symbol | |
| Crew | 2 |
| LOA | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
| Hull weight | 64 kg (140 lb) |
| Main & Jib area | 17.2 m2 (185 sq ft) |
| Spinnaker area | 29.2 m2 (314 sq ft) |
The B14 is a two man monohull dinghy, designed by Julian Bethwaite. It is recognised as an international class by the International Sailing Federation.[1] The boat was designed in 1984 making it a fairly old class.[2]
Performance and design
The B14 is designed with a low center of gravity for added stability and an open transom, to help the boat to drain itself quickly and without need of a self-bailer. The mast is set far back in the boat to make room for the large asymmetric spinnaker.[3]
The boat is in the fast handicap, with a portsmouth yardstick of 880,[4] designed with racing in mind. For this reason it is highly suitable for more experienced sailors.[3] The boat does not have a trapeze,[2] but instead makes use of wide wings.[3]
References
- ↑ "International series sailing dinghy : SKIFF Ovington". www.nauticexpo.com. http://www.nauticexpo.com/prod/ovington/international-series-sailing-dinghy-skiff-21236-49152.html. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "B14 Dinghy Class Information". www.noblemarine.co.uk. http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/boats/dinghy/B14/. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "About B14". www.b14.org. http://www.b14.org/AboutB14/TheBoat/tabid/381/Default.aspx. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ↑ "Portmouth Yardstick Numbers". RYA. http://www.chewvalleysailing.org.uk/mambo/components/com_docman/dl2.php?archive=0&file=UG9ydHNtb3V0aF9ZYXJkc3RpY2tfXzIwMDkucGRm. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
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