The Whiting 14 ton magic bus is a 25.58ft fractional sloop designed by Paul Whiting and built in fiberglass since 1977.
The Whiting 14 ton magic bus is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Whiting 14 ton magic bus | ||
| Length | 25.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.12 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.82 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.93 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 35.23 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 133.01 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 8.61 | ||
| Capsize | 2.78 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.68 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.82 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2271 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 800 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.94 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 247 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 36.75 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 82.64 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 167.81 sq.ft | ||
| I | 21 ft | ||
| J | 7.87 ft | ||
| P | 30.10 ft | ||
| E | 11.15 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Paul Whiting | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |