The Pacific 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
60
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
3.5
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
3.5
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 Pacific 14.
| Pacific 14 | Gp14 | Javelin 14 Fox | Jet 14 | Lido 14 | Rhodes Bantam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| LWL | — | — | 13.2 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Beam | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Displacement | 225 | 293 | 475 | 285 | 310 | 325 |
| Ballast | — | — | 49 | — | — | — |
| Sail Area | 120 | 103 | 125 | 113 | 111 | 125 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 37.4 | 32.9 | 41.8 | 38.8 | 42.4 |
| Bal/Disp | — | — | 10.3 | — | — | — |
| Comfort | 3.5 | — | 5.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.9 |
| Capsize | — | 3.04 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 3.55 | 3.20 |
| Hull Speed | 4.6 | — | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 |