Jet 14 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

14.08' · 4.29 m

Displ.

285 lbs · 129 kg

First year

1952

The Jet 14 represents a unique chapter in American dinghy racing, born from a desire to combine the pedigree of a worldclass racing hull with a more accessible and durable configuration. Developed in 1955 by Howard Siddons, the Jet 14 was conceived by taking the hull of the legendary International 14—specifically the Uffa Foxdesigned "Alarm"—and adding a deck and a simplified rig. The result was a highperformance, twoperson planing dinghy that bridged the gap between fragile racing machines and heavy day sailors. While originally constructed in molded plywood, the transition to fiberglass allowed builders like the Allen Boat Company to refine the manufacturing process, ensuring the strict onedesign tolerances required for fair competition. Today, the boat remains a staple of lake and bay racing, particularly in the MidAtlantic and Midwest United States.