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Pegasus 14
Designer: Uffa Fox  ·  Builder: Bell Woodworking (Uk)  ·  First built: 1959
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About the Pegasus 14

Designed by renowned British naval architect Uffa Fox, this classic 14-foot centerboard dinghy represents excellent small boat craftsmanship from the golden age of recreational sailing. Built by Bell Woodworking in the UK between 1959 and 1971, with 250 hulls produced during its production run, the Pegasus 14 showcases Fox's talent for creating seaworthy yet spirited small craft. The plywood and fiberglass construction delivers durability while keeping displacement to a modest 200 pounds, making the boat easily manageable for launching and retrieval. Its fractional sloop rig carries 137 square feet of sail area, providing spirited performance with a theoretical hull speed of 5.01 knots. The relatively high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 64.14 indicates this dinghy has excellent light-air performance and responds well to crew weight positioning. With a beam of 4.83 feet and draft of 4.25 feet, the Pegasus 14 offers good stability for its size while the centerboard configuration allows shallow water exploration. The low comfort ratio of 2.68 confirms this is purely a day sailor, ideal for protected waters, sailing instruction, or recreational sailing in harbors and coastal areas. This classic dinghy suits sailors seeking traditional handling characteristics in a proven design.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 14.50 ft / 4.42 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Beam 4.83 ft / 1.47 m
Max Draft 4.25 ft / 1.30 m
Min Draft 0.75 ft / 0.23 m
Displacement 200.00 lb / 91 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 137.00 ft² / 12.73 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Plywood/FG
Designer Uffa Fox
Builder Bell Woodworking (UK)
First Built 1959
Last Built 1971
Number Built 250
Associations Classic & Vintage Racing Dinghy Association
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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
 64.14
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
 32.54
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 2.68
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
 3.3
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.01 kn
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. 241.61 pounds/inch
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