The Beetle 14 is a 14.33ft gaff head cat designed by Bill Sauerbrey and built in wood cedar planked over white oak frames by Beetle Inc. since 2007.
The Beetle 14 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Beetle 14 | ||
| Length | 14.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 0.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.52 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 226.81 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.86 | ||
| Capsize | 2.54 |
Hull
| Hull type | Centerboard Dinghy | ||
| Construction | Wood cedar planked over white oak frames | ||
| Waterline length | 13.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1250 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 4.92 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Gaff head Cat | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 163 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beetle Inc. | ||
| Designer | Bill Sauerbrey | ||
| First built | 2007 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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