BISCAYNE BAY 14
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 14.42 ft |
| Beam | 5 ft |
| Draft | 3 ft/ 1 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,000 lb |
About the BISCAYNE BAY 14
The Biscayne Bay 14 is a rare, historic fractional sloop designed by N. G. Herreshoff and built by Herreshoff Manufacturing. With only 12 hulls constructed in 1925, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of early 20th-century Herreshoff design philosophy.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for collectors of Herreshoff designs or local day-sailers seeking a lightweight, classic aesthetic. Its small size and light displacement make it ideal for trailerable, close-to-shore recreation rather than extended cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 1000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.0, this boat is not suitable for bluewater or offshore passage making. Its light weight and small dimensions restrict its use to protected coastal waters and inland lakes.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Herreshoff Museum designs or small, trailerable classic sloops from the 1920s. These boats share similar fractional rig configurations and light displacement characteristics intended for local racing or day sailing.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 14.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BISCAYNE BAY 14yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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