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Sparta 14 Ton
Designer: Oliver Lee /Chris Butler  ·  Builder: Butler Mouldings Ltd.  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Sparta 14 Ton

Hailing from an era when traditional craftsmanship defined sailing, the Sparta 14 Ton is a classic vessel that carries the character and charm typical of its tonnage class. Built for those who appreciate purposeful sailing, this boat strikes a balance between comfortable cruising and capable coastal performance, making it well suited to sailors who want a dependable companion on both day sails and longer passages. With limited detailed specifications publicly available, much of the Sparta 14 Ton's appeal lies in its heritage and the enduring qualities associated with boats of its type. Vessels in this class were typically designed with seakeeping in mind, offering a reassuring sense of stability and the kind of robust construction that rewards confident helming in varied conditions. The 14 Ton designation itself speaks to a substantial, well-found hull that can handle open water with composure. For prospective buyers, the Sparta 14 Ton represents an opportunity to own a boat with genuine character. Thorough inspection and research into the specific build history of any individual example is recommended, as condition and fit-out can vary considerably across surviving vessels of this vintage.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.00 ft / 6.71 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
Beam 7.08 ft / 2.16 m
Max Draft 4.08 ft / 1.24 m
Displacement 2,400.00 lb / 1,089 kg
Ballast 1,100.00 lb / 499 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 176.00 ft² / 16.35 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Oliver Lee /Chris Butler
Builder Butler Mouldings Ltd.
First Built 1974
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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
15.75
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
13.74
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
2.12
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. 5.84
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. 480.65
How It Compares

vs. Columbia 22, Leisure 22, Venture 222

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Dimensions
LOA
Sparta 14 Ton ★
22.0 ft
Columbia 22
22.0 ft
Leisure 22
22.0 ft
Venture 222
22.0 ft
LWL
Sparta 14 Ton ★
19.0 ft
Columbia 22
20.1 ft
Leisure 22
19.9 ft
Venture 222
18.2 ft
Beam
Sparta 14 Ton ★
7.1 ft
Columbia 22
7.8 ft
Leisure 22
7.8 ft
Venture 222
7.3 ft
Displacement
Sparta 14 Ton ★
2 lbs
Columbia 22
2 lbs
Leisure 22
3 lbs
Venture 222
2 lbs
Ballast
Sparta 14 Ton ★
1 lbs
Columbia 22
1 lbs
Leisure 22
1 lbs
Venture 222
500 lbs
Sail Area
Sparta 14 Ton ★
176 sq ft
Columbia 22
232 sq ft
Leisure 22
215 sq ft
Venture 222
177 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sparta 14 Ton ★
15.8
Columbia 22
22.0
Leisure 22
15.6
Venture 222
17.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Sparta 14 Ton ★
Columbia 22
50.0 %
Leisure 22
42.4 %
Venture 222
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sparta 14 Ton ★
13.7
Columbia 22
10.8
Leisure 22
16.0
Venture 222
11.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sparta 14 Ton ★
2.12
Columbia 22
2.39
Leisure 22
2.11
Venture 222
2.33
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sparta 14 Ton ★
Columbia 22
121
Leisure 22
186
Venture 222
Hull Speed
Sparta 14 Ton ★
5.8 kts
Columbia 22
6.0 kts
Leisure 22
6.0 kts
Venture 222
5.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Sparta 14 Ton ★
Columbia 22
4.6
Leisure 22
Venture 222
4.0
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