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Clipper Marine 14 Ton
Designer: William Crealock  ·  Builder: Clipper Marine  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Clipper Marine 14 Ton

With limited documentation available, the Clipper Marine 14 Ton represents one of the more elusive designs in sailing boat archives. Based on its designation, this vessel appears to be a substantial cruising sailboat designed for serious offshore sailing adventures. The "14 Ton" designation suggests a robust, traditionally-built yacht with the displacement and structural integrity needed for extended coastal and offshore passages. Boats of this weight class typically feature heavy displacement hulls that prioritize seaworthiness and comfort over pure speed, making them well-suited for cruising couples or small families seeking reliable passage-making capabilities. Given Clipper Marine's focus on practical sailing vessels, this design likely emphasizes traditional sailing characteristics with predictable handling and forgiving sailing manners. The substantial displacement would provide the stability and momentum needed for comfortable offshore sailing, while offering generous interior volume for extended cruising. Without detailed specifications available, potential buyers should seek out existing owners or marine surveyors familiar with the type for insights into construction quality, sailing performance, and maintenance requirements. The relative scarcity of information suggests this may be a limited production model, which could affect parts availability and resale considerations for prospective owners.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.58 ft / 7.19 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.50 ft / 5.64 m
Beam 7.94 ft / 2.42 m
Max Draft 3.83 ft / 1.17 m
Displacement 2,100.00 lb / 953 kg
Ballast 1,080.00 lb / 490 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Crealock
Builder Clipper Marine
First Built 1974
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
51.43
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
148.07
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3.15 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 23.86
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.41 ft / 3.17 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 244.00 ft² / 22.67 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 148.07
How It Compares

vs. Achilles 24, Northern 14 Ton, Ranger 23

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Dimensions
LOA
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
23.6 ft
Achilles 24
23.8 ft
Northern 14 Ton
23.7 ft
Ranger 23
23.7 ft
LWL
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
18.5 ft
Achilles 24
19.5 ft
Northern 14 Ton
19.3 ft
Ranger 23
20.0 ft
Beam
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
7.9 ft
Achilles 24
7.1 ft
Northern 14 Ton
8.4 ft
Ranger 23
7.9 ft
Displacement
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
2 lbs
Achilles 24
2 lbs
Northern 14 Ton
3 lbs
Ranger 23
3 lbs
Ballast
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
1 lbs
Achilles 24
1 lbs
Northern 14 Ton
1 lbs
Ranger 23
1 lbs
Sail Area
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
Achilles 24
210 sq ft
Northern 14 Ton
219 sq ft
Ranger 23
244 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
Achilles 24
17.8
Northern 14 Ton
15.5
Ranger 23
17.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
51.4 %
Achilles 24
50.5 %
Northern 14 Ton
Ranger 23
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
Achilles 24
14.2
Northern 14 Ton
14.9
Ranger 23
15.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
Achilles 24
2.06
Northern 14 Ton
2.24
Ranger 23
2.11
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
148
Achilles 24
156
Northern 14 Ton
Ranger 23
Hull Speed
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
Achilles 24
5.9 kts
Northern 14 Ton
5.9 kts
Ranger 23
6.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Clipper Marine 14 Ton ★
Achilles 24
3.4
Northern 14 Ton
2.4
Ranger 23
2.9
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