GANNET 14
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 14 ft |
| LWL | 14 ft |
| Beam | 5.33 ft |
| Draft | 4.25 ft/ 0.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 210 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.0 kn |
About the GANNET 14
The GANNET is a decked over version of an INTERNATIONAL 14 (Uffa Fox Mark IV), originally built of molded plywood by Fairey Marine, (FAIREY 14), imported to the US by George O'Day, who then had a fiberglass version built (by Marscot Plastics Inc. USA). Sold primarily as a trainer for colleges, sailing clubs etc. (The first 30 built were sold to the US Naval Academy.) Photographs of this boat were featured prominently in a number of American 'learn to sail' books in the mid-1960's though the GANNET wasn't a big seller compared to other O'Day models. A fixed keel version called the MAVERICK was built for the Texas Corinthian Yacht Club as a trainer.
The Gannet 14 is a classic 14.0 ft fractional sloop designed by Uffa Fox and built by Fairey Marine Ltd. in the UK from 1959–1964. With a displacement of 210.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 2.49, it represents a lightweight, high-performance daysailer rather than a heavy cruiser.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal daysailing, racing, and trailerable cruising where ease of transport and storage are priorities. Its light displacement and high SA/D ratio of 56.65 make it ideal for single-handers or couples seeking a responsive, wind-dependent performance boat.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of only 210.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.59, the Gannet 14 is not suitable for offshore bluewater cruising due to its extreme lightness and lack of reserve buoyancy.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Uffa Fox designs like the Gannet 16 and contemporary trailerable daysailers such as the Wayfarer or Sunfish. These share similar roles as lightweight, trailerable vessels focused on planing performance and ease of handling.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the GANNET 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 GANNET 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 GANNET 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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