Designed by renowned British naval architect Uffa Fox, this classic 14-foot centerboard dinghy represents excellent small boat craftsmanship from the golden age of recreational sailing. Built by Bell Woodworking in the UK between 1959 and 1971, with 250 hulls produced during its production run, the Pegasus 14 showcases Fox's talent for creating seaworthy yet spirited small craft. The plywood and fiberglass construction delivers durability while keeping displacement to a modest 200 pounds, making the boat easily manageable for launching and retrieval. Its fractional sloop rig carries 137 square feet of sail area, providing spirited performance with a theoretical hull speed of 5.01 knots. The relatively high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 64.14 indicates this dinghy has excellent light-air performance and responds well to crew weight positioning. With a beam of 4.83 feet and draft of 4.25 feet, the Pegasus 14 offers good stability for its size while the centerboard configuration allows shallow water exploration. The low comfort ratio of 2.68 confirms this is purely a day sailor, ideal for protected waters, sailing instruction, or recreational sailing in harbors and coastal areas. This classic dinghy suits sailors seeking traditional handling characteristics in a proven design.
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What is the Pegasus 14's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Pegasus 14 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 64.14. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Pegasus 14's comfort ratio?
The Pegasus 14 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 2.68. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Pegasus 14 safe for offshore sailing?
The Pegasus 14 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 3.3. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Pegasus 14?
The theoretical hull speed of the Pegasus 14 is 5.01 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Pegasus 14 weigh?
The Pegasus 14 has a displacement of 200.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 14.50 ft.
Who designed the Pegasus 14?
The Pegasus 14 was designed by Uffa Fox, first built in 1959.