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LEADER DINGHY

· Design: J. G. Pollard
$1,000 avg$1,000 – $1,000 (1 listings)from 19621,200 built
$300 – $800 est. annual maintenance
DinghymonoFractional SloopVariable
Leader Dinghy ↗

Specifications

Hull

LOA14.01 ft
Beam5.54 ft
Displacement245 lb

About the LEADER DINGHY

Updated version is the LEADER II with modernized fiberglass deck and side tanks.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Leader Dinghy is a classic 14.01 ft fractional sloop designed by J. G. Pollard, with 1200 hulls built in 1962. Its lightweight displacement of 245.0 lb and high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 44.99 indicate a design focused on agility and performance rather than heavy cruising comfort.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for day sailing, club racing, and casual coastal recreation where easy trailering and quick setup are priorities. It appeals to owners seeking a manageable, high-performance dinghy for sheltered waters rather than extended offshore passages.
Bluewater capability:
With a low displacement of 245.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.54, the Leader Dinghy is not suitable for bluewater or offshore use, being designed strictly for protected coastal and inland waters.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include other 1960s fractional sloop dinghies like the Laser or Sunfish, which share similar fractional rig configurations and lightweight hull forms. These designs are comparable due to their emphasis on planing capabilities and ease of single-handed handling.

Performance

Capsize3.54
SA/Disp45.0

Market Price

Low
$1,000
Average
$1,000
High
$1,000
Based on 1 listings across 1 marketplace

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 14.01ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$300 – $800
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the LEADER DINGHYyet 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.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

Own a LEADER DINGHY? 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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