Dazcat D14
- Brand:
- Dazcat
- Yard(s):
- Multimarine Composites Ltd
- Description:
The Dazcat 14 is a fast ocean cruiser, designed for single-handed sailing, short-handed racing and family cruising. Her high power-to-weight ratio, sleek lines and weight distribution enable her to reach high average speeds over a wide range of conditions.
The balance of hull volume and shape, with the weight kept low and central, reduces pitching and improves comfort and speed. The 17 m (55 ft 9 in) rig is positioned to prevent the mainsail from over-powering and driving the bow into the water. This allows for a larger area of foresail when reaching, increasing power in lighter winds.
Single line reefing leads back to the cockpit, allowing the mainsail to be easily raised and lowered. Foresails include a self-tacking staysail jib, roller-furling Genoa, and masthead reacher, which are also controlled from the cockpit. The raised twin wheels, positioned behind the canopy, give the helm excellent all-round vision.
Low aspect ratio skegs moulded into the sterns are balanced with forward 'canard' daggerboards. This balances the centre of effort with the centre of lateral resistance, keeping the helm light, even in difficult conditions.
Motor drive is provided by twin 27hp Yanmar engines, with centrally mounted fixed shafts and folding props, giving speeds of 12 knots under engine power.
She is available either with a bridgedeck, or in an open deck version.
- Type:
- Sports cruiser
- Multihull type:
- Catamaran
- Construction:
Vacuum-moulded polyester Airex foam sandwich. Built-in watertight compartments and crash bulkheads.
- Sails and rigging:
- Single line reefing
- Self-tacking staysail
- Roller-furling genoa
- Genoa, code 0 and spinnaker
- Sails and rigging images:
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- Deck layout and gear:
Twin wheel steering with excellent visibility
- Keels, boards and rudders:
- Low aspect ratio, moulded-in skeg keels
- 'Canard' (bow-mounted) daggerboards
- Accommodation:
Bridgedeck saloon: galley; navigation station; table seating for 6; 360 degree views
Port hull: double cabin aft with standing headroom; heads and shower compartment forward - incorporates wet locker for sails and gear
Starboard hull: double cabin aft with standing headroom; food store and freezer area midships; optional double berth cabin forward
- Accommodation images:
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- Systems - Power, Navigation:
- Twin saildrive diesels
- LOA (length overall):
- 14 m (45 ft 11 in)
- LWL (length at waterline):
- 13.9 m (45 ft 7 in)
- Beam:
- 8 m (26 ft 3 in)
- Draft minimum:
- 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in)
- Draft maximum (e.g. boards down):
- 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in)
- Windward sail area:
- 97.0 m² (1044 ft²)
- Mainsail area:
- 68.0 m² (732 ft²)
- Jib or Solent area:
- 29.0 m² (312 ft²)
- Genoa area:
- 45.0 m² (484 ft²)
- Reacher, screacher, gennaker or code 0 area:
- 80.0 m² (861 ft²)
- Spinnaker area:
- 130.0 m² (1399 ft²)
- Mast height above deck:
- 17 m (55 ft 9 in)
- Daggerboard / centreboard:
- 2
- Displacement, lightship (empty):
- 5500 kg (5.41 tons)
- Displacement, maximum:
- 10000 kg (9.84 tons)
- Number of berths:
- 4-8
- Cabin headroom:
- 2 m (6 ft 7 in)
- Inboard engines:
- 2
- Typical total engine HP:
- 60
- Fuel type:
- Diesel
- Trailerable:
- No
- European RCD design category:
- A
- First introduced:
- 2000
- In production:
- Yes
- New price from:
- £370000 Sterling (approx: €499888 / $733996 US / $834517 AUS)*
- New price up to:
- £420000 Sterling (approx: €567441 / $833185 US / $947290 AUS)*
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- Degree of customisation:
- Fully customisable
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* Exchange rates last updated: Sunday 27th January 2008 19:27 GMT
