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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1988 |
| No. built | 1200 |
| Builder | American Sail |
| Name | American 14.6 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 340 lb (154 kg) |
| Draft | 3.50 ft (1.07 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 14.50 ft (4.42 m) |
| LWL | 13.00 ft (3.96 m) |
| Beam | 6.17 ft (1.88 m) |
| Engine type | Outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Centerboard |
| Ballast | none |
| Rudder | transom-mountedrudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Fractional riggedsloop |
| Total sail area | 112 sq ft (10.4 m2) |
TheAmerican 14.6 is an Americansailing dinghy that was first built in 1988.[1]
The design has built byAmerican Sail in theUnited States since 1988 and remains in production. 1200 examples have been completed.[1][2]
The American 14.6 is a recreationalsailboat, built predominantly offiberglass, with closed-cell flotation and anodizedaluminum spars. It hasraked stem, a verticaltransom, a transom-hung, kick-up, spring-loadedrudder controlled by atiller and acenterboard. It displaces 340 lb (154 kg) and can accommodate four people. Features include a storage area for lunches and drinks.[1][3]
The boat has adraft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m) with the centerboard extended and 0.33 ft (0.10 m) with it retracted, allowingbeaching or ground transportation on atrailer. The boat is delivered with a 700 lb (320 kg) capacity trailer.[1][3]
The boat is equipped with a motor bracket and can fitted with a smalloutboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1]
A review in boats.com described the design as, "as an extremely stable, large, dry, daysailer providing fun for all ages".[4]
The Society for the Education of American Sailors noted the design "is designed for the beginning sailor or those who are seeking a large, stable sloop that offers hassle-free sailing."[5]
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