DAGGER 14 (CHRYSLER)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 14.5 ft |
| LWL | 13.25 ft |
| Beam | 4.75 ft |
| Draft | 2.58 ft/ 0.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 160 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.9 kn |
About the DAGGER 14 (CHRYSLER)
The Dagger 14 is a lightweight, high-performance daysailer designed by Rod Macalpine-Downey and Dick Gibbs, built by Chrysler (USA) starting in 1976. With a displacement of 160.0 lb and a SA/D ratio of 46.17, it is engineered for speed and agility rather than heavy-weather cruising.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideal for single-handers or couples seeking a responsive, trailerable daysailer for coastal racing or casual weekend sailing in protected waters.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 3.5 and a comfort ratio of 2.27, this boat is not suitable for offshore or bluewater passage making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 14-foot daysailers like the Laser or Sunfish, but with a cat rig and greater beam (4.75 ft) offering more interior space and stability for two people.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 14.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DAGGER 14 (CHRYSLER)yet 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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