Lido 14 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

14' · 4.27 m

Displ.

310 lbs · 141 kg

First year

1958

The Lido 14 stands as one of the most successful and enduring designs in the history of American smallboat sailing. Conceived in 1958 by W.D. "Bill" Schock and Barney Lehman, the boat was designed to fulfill a specific niche: a comfortable, stable family daysailer that could also serve as a sophisticated onedesign racer. With over 6,000 hulls produced over several decades, it became the backbone of West Coast sailing programs, particularly in Southern California. The boat’s success stemmed from its fiberglass construction at a time when wood was still prevalent, offering a lowmaintenance alternative that did not compromise on the "sporty" feel desired by club racers. While the design has evolved through two major iterations—the original "Classic" and the updated "6000 Series"—the core philosophy of a 14foot sloop with a large, comfortable cockpit remains unchanged.