Beneteau First 14

Hull length: 4,30 m
Hull beam: 1,70 m
Light displacement (MLC): 74 kg
CE Certification: D2
Mainsail (Dacron): 7,7 sqm
Jib (Dacron): 2,9 sqm
Gennaker (Nylon): 13,2 sqm
Building technology: vacuum-infused GRP
Air draft: 6,10 wm
Naval architect: Samuel Manuard
Industrial design: Gigodesign
Concept and R&D: Seascape

Building on the legacy of the legendary BENETEAU Wizz, the First 14 reproduces the exhilarating world of fast planing dinghies. Light, accessible, and easy to handle, the boat is perhaps best described as essentially fun, and the quality of her build simplifies maintenance and guarantees worry-free ownership.

First 14 is an ideal entry-level dinghy for one or two sailors – a unique gateway to modern sailing that delivers an exciting sailing experience in an easy-to-handle and accessible package. Furling and self-tacking jib, wide and stable hull, and spacious open cockpit free of tangled ropes guarantee endless fun on the water. She is designed to be sailed without trapeze, and you can easily adjust the sail area depending on the wind strength or crew size without compromising sailing experience, thanks to two centre-board positions. With easy-to maintain deck equipment, alloy rig and Dacron sails she brings hassle-free ownership.

EASY HANDLING

Effortless-to-handle, entry-level dinghy thanks to smart design features – stable hull; big, clean and ergonomic cockpit; simplified control lines, furling and self-tacking jib, gennaker snuffer system, higher boom and no trapeze.

SOLO OR DOUBLE

Adaptable to single- and double-handed crews alike without compromising sailing experience, thanks to two centre-board slots and furling jib for on-the-go sail changes. Ideal for newcomer’s introduction to sailing.

LIGHT AND FAST

Light, modern, wide and flat planning hull design and wave-piercing bow result in a very stable dinghy, built with high-quality vacuum infusion sandwich technology.

STABLE AND SAFE

Modern wide and flat hull shape with strong chains and piercing bow results in an extremely stable and safe dinghy which gives the crew sufficient hiking momentum. That’s why she can be easily sailed without a trapeze.

TRANSPORTATION 

On land, she is light enough to be transported on the car’s roof, so you will be able to take her everywhere with you. Thanks to flat bench design, she can be easily transported turned upside-down and dividable mast and equipment easily fit into the hull, so the car’s backpack remains free for your family’s belongings.

Launching trolley.