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Windrush 14
Designer: Richard And Jay Mcfarlane  ·  Builder: Windrush Catamarans (Au)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Windrush 14

Designed by Richard and Jay McFarlane in the mid-1970s, this compact Australian catamaran represents an early entry into the small multihull market that emerged during that era's catamaran boom. Built by Windrush Catamarans from 1976 onward, the boat showcases fiberglass construction typical of production multihulls of the period. At just over 14 feet in length with a generous 7.5-foot beam, this catamaran offers impressive stability and deck space for its size. The shallow 0.6-foot draft makes it ideal for exploring skinny waters, beach launching, and trailer sailing adventures. Despite weighing only 170 pounds, the boat carries a substantial 150 square feet of sail area, resulting in an exceptional sail area-to-displacement ratio of 78.26 that promises spirited performance in light to moderate conditions. The fractional sloop rig keeps the sailing plan manageable while maintaining good upwind performance. Without daggerboards, this asymmetrical hull design prioritizes simplicity and ease of handling over ultimate windward ability. The Windrush 14 suits recreational sailors seeking an uncomplicated, fast day sailor or weekend camping platform that can be easily transported and launched from beaches or shallow ramps.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 14.08 ft / 4.29 m
Beam 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Max Draft 0.60 ft / 0.18 m
Displacement 170.00 lb / 77 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 150.00 ft² / 13.94 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Richard and Jay McFarlane
Builder Windrush Catamarans (AU)
First Built 1976
Associations Windrush Catamaran Association of WA
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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
 78.26
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
 44.27
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
 1.41
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
 5.42
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. 4.64 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. 1.92 pounds/inch
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