Lido 14
Description
The Lido 14 is a popular American one-design centerboard sailing dinghy designed by Barney Lehman and William D. Schock, first built in 1958 by W. D. Schock Corp. (USA). It was developed from earlier Lehman designs (like the Lehman 14) but modified for greater family-friendly stability, comfort, and ease of use—adding sloop rigging, positive buoyancy, a deck, storage, better foils, and a rotating centerboard—making it revolutionary for its time as an elegant, affordable fiberglass day sailor that quickly became a top choice for club racing, family outings, and training. Over 6,100 hulls were produced (some sources cite ~6,400), with production continuing into the 2010s (a modernized version with updated molds and hardware introduced in 1995 for improved safety, comfort, and longevity). It's known for its wide beam, forgiving nature (very hard to capsize), roomy cockpit (comfortably seats 4–6 for daysailing), simple fractional sloop rig, and excellent light-to-moderate wind performance—ideal for beginners to experienced racers, with active fleets in California, Oregon, Washington, Ohio, and beyond.
Construction Details
| Designer | Barney Lehman and William D. Schock |
|---|---|
| Builder | W.D. Schock Corp. (USA) |
| Length | 14.000 ft |
| LOA | 14.000 ft |
| LWL | 13.750 ft |
| Beam | 6.000 ft |
| Displacement | 310 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.250 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.420 ft |
| Year Built | 1958 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 13.92 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 4.21 ft |
| p | 16.92 ft |
| e | 9.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.92 ft | 4.21 ft | 16.92 ft | 9.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Lido 14 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 16.92 ft - (5157 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9.06 ft - (2761 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.91 ft - (5459 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 82.39 ° |
| Diagonal | 18.104 ft - (5518 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 78.41 ft² |
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Lido 14 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 12.02 ft - (3664 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 6.27 ft - (1911 mm) |
| Leech | 10.6 ft - (3231 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 131.12 % |
| Length Perpendicular | 5.52 ft - (1682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.46 ° |
| Area | * 33.18 ft² |
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