Barnett 1400 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · daggerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

13.83' · 4.22 m

Displ.

140 lbs · 64 kg

First year

1989

The Barnett 1400 stands as a quintessential American daysailer, designed to bridge the gap between small, highperformance racing dinghies and larger, more cumbersome keelboats. Originally conceptualized by Barnett Marine and now produced by Windward Boatworks in Princeton, Wisconsin, the 1400 was engineered with a primary focus on family versatility and ease of handling. At 14 feet in length, it serves as the "big brother" to the legendary 12foot Butterfly, offering a more stable platform and a sloop rig that allows for more complex sail trimming without sacrificing the accessibility that made its smaller sibling a staple of Midwest lake sailing. The hull design emphasizes a wide beam and a relatively dry ride, making it a preferred choice for community sailing programs and "cottage" sailors who require a boat that can be comfortably handled by a single adult or a group of children.