Lido 14
The Lido 14 is an American sailing dinghy that was designed by Barney Lehman and W.D. Schock and first built in 1958.[1][2]
 Class symbol | |
 | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Barney Lehman and W.D. Schock |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1958 |
| No. built | 6100 |
| Builder(s) | W. D. Schock Corp |
| Boat | |
| Crew | two |
| Boat weight | 310 lb (141 kg) |
| Draft | 4.25 ft (1.30 m) with the centerboard down |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 14.00 ft (4.27 m) |
| LWL | 13.75 ft (4.19 m) |
| Beam | 6.00 ft (1.83 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | centerboard |
| Rudder(s) | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Fractional rigged sloop |
| Mainsail area | 76 sq ft (7.1 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 35 sq ft (3.3 m2) |
| Total sail area | 111 sq ft (10.3 m2) |
| Racing | |
| D-PN | 99.6 |
← Lehman 14 | |
The design was derived from the Lehman 14.[2]
Production
The design is built by W. D. Schock Corp in the United States. When it was introduced it became a quick commercial success, with 1,000 boats completed in the first three years and almost 3,000 by 1970. The success of the design was instrumental in the company expanding to become a major builder of sailboats. A total of 6,100 boats have been completed and it remains in production.[1][2][3][4]
Design
The Lido 14 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, with gold-colored anodized aluminum spars and a loose-footed mainsail. The hull features a spooned plumb stem, a near-vertical transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable centerboard that is raised with stainless steel straps. Both the rudder and centerboard are made from foam-cored fiberglass. It displaces 310 lb (141 kg) and has positive flotation under the seats and in the bow compartment.[1][2]
In 1995 the boat was redesigned with a new two-piece mold to simplify construction, plus many other changes.[1]
The boat has a draft of 4.25 ft (1.30 m) with the centerboard extended and 5 in (13 cm) with it retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer.[1]
For sailing the design is equipped with a 2:1 mechanical advantage outhaul and a boom vang. The jib has a padded eye for a whisker pole, which is a factory option, along with hiking straps.[2]
The design as used as a one-design racer and has a Portsmouth Yardstick racing average handicap of 99.6. It has a large cockpit that can accommodate six adults, but it is raced with a crew of two sailors.[2]
Operational history
In a 1994 review Richard Sherwood described the boat as a "child’s boat, racer and sailer. The Lido 14 evolved from the earlier Lehman 14 via a rather complete redesign including sheer, seats, foredeck, and sail plan. The cockpit length allows for six adults on full-length seats. The seats, with a bow compartment, provide flotation. Only limited modifications are allowed for racing, as the intention is to keep Lido a simple, limited boat."[2]
See also
References
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Lido 14 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- Sherwood, Richard M.: A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America, Second Edition, pages 40-41. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. ISBN 0-395-65239-1
- McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Schock W.D." sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- W. D. Schock Corp (2020). "Lido 14". wdschockcorp.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
