JAVELIN 14 (FOX)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 14 ft |
| LWL | 13.17 ft |
| Beam | 5.67 ft |
| Draft | 3.83 ft/ 0.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 475 lb |
| Ballast | 49 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Spinnaker | 90 sq ft |
About the JAVELIN 14 (FOX)
Displacement = hull weight only. Spinnaker: 90 sq. ft. Also available with a fixed keel. (rare)
Designed by Uffa Fox and built by O'Day Corp. (USA), the Javelin 14 is a compact fractional sloop with a production run of 5100 hulls starting in 1960. With a displacement of 475.0 lb and a beam of 5.67 ft, it represents a classic era of small, trailerable day sailers.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideal for coastal day sailing, lake cruising, and trailerable recreation, appealing to owners seeking a low-maintenance, easy-to-handle package for short trips.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 475.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 5.42, this boat is strictly a coastal day sailor with no offshore capability.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 14-foot trailerable designs from the 1960s such as the O'Day 14 or early C&C models, sharing similar fractional sloop rigs and lightweight construction aimed at casual weekend use.
Direct variant of the JAVELIN 14 (FOX)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 14ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
5 reported issues across 4 systems for the JAVELIN 14 (FOX), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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