Zephyr
Speedy 14-ft. International Dinghy Class sailer
- Category
- Sail Boats
- Designer
- William D. Jackson
- Published
- Boat Builder's Handbook, p. 98
- Craft Print
- 287
A refined version of the English rough-water racing dinghy, meeting International 14 ft Dinghy class requirements. It's fast, rugged and planes readily at over 15 mph, yet light enough to car-top. A prefab method needs only three frames, ideal for building several.
Specifications
- Length
- 14 ft
- Beam
- 5 ft
- Depth
- 21 in amidships and bow, 16 in at transom
- Weight
- 165 lb
- Capacity
- 2 racing, 3 cruising
- Construction
- Convex bottom with developed surfaces; prefab method with only three frames
- Power
- Sail: 125 sq ft; over 15 mph
Downloads
Plan sheets 8
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