Cheshire 14
Fiberglass Unlimited/Custom Fiberglass International · designed by Frank Meldau · 1962
dual centerboardscatamaranUnited States
The Cheshire 14 is a 14-foot catamaran sailboat designed by Frank Meldau and built by Fiberglass Unlimited/Custom Fiberglass International, first launched in 1962.
General
| Builder | Fiberglass Unlimited/Custom Fiberglass International |
|---|---|
| Designer | Frank Meldau |
| Years built | 1962 |
| Hull type | dual centerboards |
| Rig type | catamaran |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 14.00 ft4.27 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | —— |
| Beam | 6.42 ft1.96 m |
| Draft (max) | 2.08 ft0.63 m |
| Displacement | 185 lb84 kg |
| Ballast | —— |
| Sail Area | 135 ft²12.5 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 66.53 Performance / racer — powered up
Capsize Screening 4.51 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$5,000 typical range $4,000 – $6,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
