INTERNATIONAL 14

About the INTERNATIONAL 14

Spinnaker (typical size) 32 sq. m. Dimensions are only based on class limits. The International 14 is a high performance 2-Man, development racing dinghy with a long history of performance developments that often been adopted in the design of later boats. For example it became one the earliest trapeze dinghys in 1938. Twin trapezes were adopted in 1984 to increase the sail carrying power and ease the handling of the large asymmetric spinnakers. In 1996, the international version merged with the 'Aussie' version (originally with slightly different rules). Today, with hiking racks, a giant flat head main, and it's 'skiff' like hull, an up-to-date racing model bears little resemblance to the earlier boats..

The International 14 is a 14.0 ft fractional sloop designed with a displacement of 164.0 lb, originally built in 1928. As a vintage trailer sailer with a comfort ratio of 1.66 and capsize ratio of 4.39, it represents a classic, lightweight daysailer platform.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for coastal daysailing, trailerable recreation, and novice sailors seeking a manageable, low-maintenance entry into sailing.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 164.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 4.39, this boat is strictly a coastal daysailer with no offshore or bluewater capability.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include other vintage trailer sailers like the Sunfish or Laser, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and lightweight hull forms designed for easy transport and single-handed operation.