Design
Zeta 14
Designed by Richard Woods
A 4.3 m (14 ft) singlehanded sailing trimaran by Richard Woods of Woods Designs, also sold by Bateau. Woods describes it as a fast boat drawn to be as simple and quick to build as possible. The hard-chine main hull is related to his Zest and Duo dinghies, and the small vee outriggers are meant to fly clear of the water while an active crew balances the boat. Overall beam is 3.4 m, weight about 200 lb and sail area 100 sq ft.
Stitch and glue from about seven sheets of thin plywood with glass tape, within reach of a first-time builder who is comfortable sailing a lively boat. No hours are published; with three hulls to make, budget 150 to 300. Real hours from logged builds are below.
What building a Zeta 14 actually takes
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Builds of this boat
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Same type, closest in length.
| Design | Plans from | LOA | Logs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixie 14 | Bateau | 14′ 1″ (4.3 m) | 0 |
| Quattro 14 | Bateau | 14′ 1″ (4.3 m) | 0 |
| Pixie 14 | Woods Designs | 4.27 m (14′ 0″) | 0 |
| Quattro 14 | Woods Designs | 4.27 m (14′ 0″) | 0 |
| Zeta 14 | Woods Designs | 4.27 m (14′ 0″) | 0 |
| Strike 15 | Woods Designs | 4.5 m (14′ 9″) | 0 |