BOSUN 14
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 14 ft |
| Beam | 5.51 ft |
| Draft | 4.49 ft |
| Displacement | 370 lb |
About the BOSUN 14
Designed originally as a trainer for the Royal Navy. A class association and web site did exist at one time.
The Bosun 14 is a rare, compact fractional sloop designed by Ian Proctor and built by Bossoms Boatyard in the UK in 1963. With a production run of unknown quantity, this 14.0 ft vessel represents a specific era of small, lightweight British boatbuilding.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for sheltered coastal cruising or as a trailerable day sailer, given its small size and light displacement of 370.0 lb. It appeals to owners seeking a manageable, low-maintenance vessel for calm waters rather than open-ocean passage making.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of only 370.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.07, the Bosun 14 is not suitable for bluewater or offshore cruising. Its light weight and small dimensions limit its seaworthiness to protected coastal waters and inland lakes.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 1960s British trailerables like the Sunfish or small daysailers, though the Bosun 14's fractional sloop rig and specific hull form by Ian Proctor distinguish it. Its role is similar to other 14-foot class boats designed for easy transport and single-handed sailing.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BOSUN 14 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 14ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BOSUN 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.
Own a BOSUN 14? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Used sails that fit the BOSUN 14
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