Catamaran Dazcat D14

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

Twin wheel steering with excellent visibility

Vacuum-moulded polyester Airex foam sandwich. Built-in watertight compartments and crash bulkheads.

She is available either with a bridgedeck, or in an open deck version.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Dazcat 14 is a fast ocean cruiser, designed for single-handed sailing, short-handed racing