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14 Catboat Areys Pond
Designer: Edson Schock  ·  Builder: Arey's Pond Boat Yard  ·  First built: 1973
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About the 14 Catboat Areys Pond

Built by the respected Areys Pond Boat Yard on Cape Cod, this 14-foot catboat represents a classic New England sailing tradition refined for modern recreational use. The design embodies the timeless catboat characteristics that made these vessels workhorses of coastal waters for generations: a single large sail, wide beam for stability, and shallow draft allowing access to protected harbors and skinny waters. This compact catboat excels in daysailing applications, particularly in protected bays, harbors, and nearshore coastal waters. The generous cockpit provides comfortable seating for family outings, while the boat's forgiving handling characteristics make it an excellent choice for sailors developing their skills or those seeking relaxed afternoon sails. Areys Pond's reputation for quality construction ensures this catboat maintains the sturdy build necessary for the sometimes challenging conditions of New England waters. The design's inherent stability and easy single-handed operation appeal to sailors who appreciate traditional aesthetics without sacrificing practicality. While not intended for offshore passages or competitive racing, this catboat delivers authentic sailing enjoyment in the sheltered waters where catboats have thrived for over a century.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Beam 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Max Draft 3.17 ft / 0.97 m
Min Draft 0.83 ft / 0.25 m
Displacement 600.00 lb / 272 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 145.00 ft² / 13.47 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Gaff head Cat
Construction Wood or FG
Designer Edson Schock
Builder Arey's Pond Boat Yard
First Built 1973
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
32.66
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.32
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
14.0 ft
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14.0 ft
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14.0 ft
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14.0 ft
LWL
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
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13.8 ft
Rhodes Bantam
13.1 ft
West Wight Potter 14 Mk I
11.5 ft
Beam
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
7.0 ft
Lido 14
6.0 ft
Rhodes Bantam
5.5 ft
West Wight Potter 14 Mk I
5.3 ft
Displacement
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
600 lbs
Lido 14
310 lbs
Rhodes Bantam
325 lbs
West Wight Potter 14 Mk I
550 lbs
Sail Area
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
145 sq ft
Lido 14
111 sq ft
Rhodes Bantam
125 sq ft
West Wight Potter 14 Mk I
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
32.7
Lido 14
38.8
Rhodes Bantam
42.4
West Wight Potter 14 Mk I
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
Lido 14
3.2
Rhodes Bantam
3.9
West Wight Potter 14 Mk I
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
3.32
Lido 14
3.55
Rhodes Bantam
3.20
West Wight Potter 14 Mk I
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
Lido 14
Rhodes Bantam
64
West Wight Potter 14 Mk I
161
Hull Speed
14 Catboat Areys Pond ★
Lido 14
5.0 kts
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4.9 kts
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