Penobscot 14 Gunter Rig
Description
The Penobscot 14 is a versatile, lightweight glued-lapstrake plywood daysailer/rowboat/motor launch designed by Arch Davis (Arch Davis Design, Maine, USA) and first built by the designer in 1992. It draws inspiration from traditional Maine coast small craft with elegant lines, a fine high bow, double-ended hull form, and five-strake planking for beauty and performance in protected waters, coastal daysailing, or camp-cruising. Featured in a three-part series in WoodenBoat magazine (1997–1998), it's optimized for amateur builders (detailed plans with full-size patterns, no lofting; kits and pre-cut frames available), using stitch-and-glue or glued-lapstrake plywood/epoxy construction with positive flotation for self-rescuing capability. Available sailing rigs include gunter, lug, or sprit (with daggerboard or centerboard options), plus oars and small outboard compatibility; it's praised for excellent rowing (light and efficient), spirited sailing (dry, stable, and responsive), seaworthiness beyond its size, and family-friendly use. Production is plans/kit-based (via Arch Davis Design or retailers like Duckworks), with hundreds of hulls built by home builders and schools (no mass-factory run), and it remains available today as a popular entry-level classic.
Construction Details
| Designer | Arch Davis |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 14.667 ft |
| LOA | 14.667 ft |
| LWL | 12.667 ft |
| Beam | 4.510 ft |
| Displacement | 175 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.508 ft |
| Year Built | 1992 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Penobscot 14 Gunter Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 10.33 ft - (3149 mm) |
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| Foot | 5.375 ft - (1638 mm) |
| Leech | 9.083 ft - (2768 mm) |
| Area | * 24.38 ft² |
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Penobscot 14 Gunter Rig - GUNTER
| Luff | 5.292 ft - (1613 mm) |
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| Foot | 8.42 ft - (2566 mm) |
| Leech | 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 86.53 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 9.67 ft - (2947 mm) |
| Head | 9.292 ft - (2832 mm) |
| Area | * 60.75 ft² |
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