The Neptune 14 is with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
4.6 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
116
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
5.4
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Hull Speed
4.6kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
5.4
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Neptune 14.
| Neptune 14 | Cheshire 14 | Javelin 14 Fox | Lido 14 | Pintail | Trac 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| LWL | — | — | 13.2 | 13.8 | 12.8 | — |
| Beam | 5.7 | 6.4 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| Displacement | 445 | 185 | 475 | 310 | 400 | 195 |
| Ballast | — | — | 49 | — | — | — |
| Sail Area | 115 | 135 | 125 | 111 | 122 | 148 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 66.6 | 32.9 | 38.8 | 36.0 | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | — | 10.3 | — | — | — |
| Comfort | 5.4 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| Capsize | — | 4.51 | 2.91 | 3.55 | 3.26 | 5.18 |
| Hull Speed | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 |