Lido 14

Lido 14

Class symbol
Development
Designer	Barney Lehman and William D. Schock
Location	United States
Year	1958
No. built	6100
Builder(s)	W. D. Schock Corp
Name	Lido 14
Boat
Crew	two
Displacement	310 lb (141 kg)
Draft	4.25 ft (1.30 m) with the centerboard down
Hull
Type	Monohull
Construction	Fiberglass
LOA	14.00 ft (4.27 m)
LWL	13.75 ft (4.19 m)
Beam	6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board type	centerboard
Rudder(s)	transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig type	Bermuda rig
Sails
Sailplan	Fractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area	76 sq ft (7.1 m2)
Jib/genoa area	35 sq ft (3.3 m2)
Total sail area	111 sq ft (10.3 m2)
Racing
D-PN	99.6
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The Lido 14 is an American sailing dinghy that was designed by Barney Lehman and William D. Schock and first built in 1958. ^{[1] [2]}

The design was derived from the Lehman 14. ^[2]

Production

The design is built by W. D. Schock Corp in the United States. When it was introduced it became a quick commercial success, with 1,000 boats completed in the first three years and almost 3,000 by 1970. The success of the design was instrumental in the company expanding to become a major builder of sailboats. A total of 6,100 boats have been completed and it remains in production. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Design

The Lido 14 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, with gold-colored anodized aluminum spars and a loose-footed mainsail. The hull features a spooned plumb stem, a near-vertical transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable centerboard that is raised with stainless steel straps. Both the rudder and centerboard are made from foam-cored fiberglass. It displaces 310 lb (141 kg) and has positive flotation under the seats and in the bow compartment. ^{[1] [2]}

In 1995 the boat was redesigned with a new two-piece mold to simplify construction, plus many other changes. ^[1]

The boat has a draft of 4.25 ft (1.30 m) with the centerboard extended and 5 in (13 cm) with it retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer. ^[1]

For sailing the design is equipped with a 2:1 mechanical advantage outhaul and a boom vang. The jib has a padded eye for a whisker pole, which is a factory option, along with hiking straps. ^[2]

The design is used as a one-design racer and has a Portsmouth Yardstick racing average handicap of 99.6. It has a large cockpit that can accommodate six adults, but it is raced with a crew of two sailors. ^[2]

Operational history

In a 1994 review Richard Sherwood described the boat as a "child's boat, racer and sailer. The Lido 14 evolved from the earlier Lehman 14 via a rather complete redesign including sheer, seats, foredeck, and sail plan. The cockpit length allows for six adults on full-length seats. The seats, with a bow compartment, provide flotation. Only limited modifications are allowed for racing, as the intention is to keep Lido a simple, limited boat." ^[2]

See also

• List of sailing boat types

References

1. McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Lido 14 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
2. Sherwood, Richard M.: A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America, Second Edition, pages 40-41. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. ISBN   0-395-65239-1
3. McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Schock W.D." sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
4. W. D. Schock Corp (2020). "Lido 14". wdschockcorp.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.

External links

• Official website