HANDY CAT 14
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 14 ft |
| Beam | 6.67 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft/ 1 ft min |
| Displacement | 750 lb |
About the HANDY CAT 14
The HANDY CAT was first built by Cape Dory (172 built), by Nauset Marine in the 1980s, then by Handy Boat in Falmouth Foreside, ME and, most recently by Stroudwater Boatworks in Maine.
The Handy Cat 14 is a compact, gaff-rigged catamaran designed by Merle Hallett and built by Cape Dory/Handy Boat Serv. in 1969. With a build count of ? hulls, this rare vessel represents an early example of small-scale multihull cruising.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and day sailing in protected waters, appealing to owners seeking a lightweight, trailerable multihull with traditional aesthetics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 750.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.94, the boat is not designed for offshore bluewater passage making but is stable enough for sheltered coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other small trailerable catamarans from the late 1960s and early 1970s, such as the Micro Cat or early Hobie Cat models, though the Handy Cat 14 distinguishes itself with its gaff rig and heavier displacement relative to its size.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the HANDY CAT 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 HANDY CAT 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 HANDY CAT 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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