American 14.6

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American 14.6
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Development
Location United States
Year1988
No. built1200
Builder(s) American Sail
NameAmerican 14.6
Boat
Displacement 340 lb (154 kg)
Draft 3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Hull
Type Monohull
Construction Fiberglass
LOA 14.50 ft (4.42 m)
LWL 13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Beam 6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Engine type Outboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board type Centerboard
Ballastnone
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig type Bermuda rig
Sails
Sailplan Fractional rigged sloop
Total sail area112 sq ft (10.4 m2)
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The American 14.6 is an American sailing dinghy that was first built in 1988. [1]

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Production

The design has built by American Sail in the United States since 1988 and remains in production. 1200 examples have been completed. [1] [2]

Design

American 14.6, equipped with a Minn Kota electric trolling motor American 14.6 sailboat 2248.jpg
American 14.6, equipped with a Minn Kota electric trolling motor

The American 14.6 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with closed-cell flotation and anodized aluminum spars. It has raked stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung, kick-up, spring-loaded rudder controlled by a tiller and a centerboard. It displaces 340 lb (154 kg) and can accommodate four people. Features include a storage area for lunches and drinks. [1] [3]

The boat has a draft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m) with the centerboard extended and 0.33 ft (0.10 m) with it retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer. The boat is delivered with a 700 lb (320 kg) capacity trailer. [1] [3]

The boat is equipped with a motor bracket and can fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. [1]

Operational history

A review in boats.com described the design as, "as an extremely stable, large, dry, daysailer providing fun for all ages". [4]

The Society for the Education of American Sailors noted the design "is designed for the beginning sailor or those who are seeking a large, stable sloop that offers hassle-free sailing." [5]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 McArthur, Bruce (2019). "American 14.6 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  2. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2019). "American Sail Inc, (USA)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  3. 1 2 American Sail Inc. "American 14.6 sailboat". americansail.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  4. ↑ Staff (18 June 2003). "American 14.6: Defining Daysailing". boats.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  5. ↑ Society for the Education of American Sailors. "About the American 14.6". bergen.sailseas.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
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