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C-Lark is a 14 ′ 0 ″ / 4.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Don Clark and built by Douglass & McLeod and Clark Boat Company between 1964 and 1979.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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C- Lark 14 foot Sailboat rigging info!

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• Start date May 19, 2007
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need info on rigging a 14 foot C-Lark Sailboat.Would appreciate it very much.Thank You, Rod Brooks  

Check linked website for pics of rigging on C-Lark 14. Your question is a little too general as you do not specify whether you are asking about standing or running rigging or even both. Sounds like a fun little sailboat.The pictures on the linked website might help.  

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• “The  C-Lark 14  is a small and fast racing dinghy designed and first produced in the mid-1960s. They were manufactured by the Clark Boat Company of Seattle (the same company that produced the popular San Juan sailboats) and were meant to be Bob Clark’s version of the international 14.” – Wikipedia
• “The  Vanguard 15  is a popular one design racing dinghy designed by Bob Ames. It is a double-handed (two person) monohull sailboat with a sloop rig (one headsail one main sail). Ideally the combined weight of the crew is between 270 lb (120 kg) and 340 lb (150 kg) and both members hike off the boat to keep it flat. Its design allows it to plane while sailing upwind in 12 knots (22 km/h) of breeze or more. Another of the design features of the boat is to be self bailing or self rescuing meaning that if the shallow cockpit of the boat takes on water, large drains in the stern of the boat will allow the water to drain via gravity and with no effort by the crew or need for the boat to be moving to drain.” – Wikipedia
• “The  International Laser Class sailboat , also called  Laser Standard  and the  Laser One  is a popular  one-design  class of small  sailing dinghy . According to the Laser Class Rules the boat may be sailed by either one or two people, though it is rarely sailed by two. The design, by  Bruce Kirby , emphasizes simplicity and performance. The dinghy is manufactured by independent companies in different parts of the world, including  LaserPerformance  Europe (Americas and Europe), Performance Sailcraft Australia (Oceania) and Performance Sailcraft Japan.” – Wikipedia
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Hollyland LARK C1 User Manual

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• Page 1 User Manual V2.0...
• Page 2 * The configuration is based on the product package and is subject to the actual quantity of equipment purchased.
• Page 3 LARK C1 SOLO (TX*1 to RX*1) Wireless Microphone System Transmitter *1 Receiver *1 USB-A to USB-C Cable *1 ⑦ Furry Windshield *1 Storage Case *1 Warranty Card *1 User Manual *1 * The configuration is based on the product package and is subject to the actual quantity of...
• Page 4 LARK C1 DUO (TX*2 to RX*1) Wireless Microphone System with a Charging Case USB-A to USB-C Cable *1 Charging Case *1 Transmitter *2 Receiver *1 ⑧ ⑦ Furry Windshield *2 Storage Case *1 User Manual *1 Warranty Card *1 * The configuration is based on the product package and is subject to the actual quantity of...

Page 5: Product Introduction

Page 6: product installation, page 7: product function.

• Page 8 PRODUCT FUNCTION Manual Pairing After the receiver is connected to the mobile phone, press and hold the ‘ ’ button on the TX and the ‘ ’ button on the RX for 3s. * The TX and RX have been paired with each other in the factory before shipping. They need to pair with each other again if they are disconnected.
• Page 9 Wireless Transmission 2.4GHz Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) Transmission Range 130ft (40m) for NLOS/650ft (200m) for LOS Built-in Microphone Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional Frequency Range: 20Hz–20kHz Maximum SPL 110 dB Input Dynamic Range 86 dB Battery Capacity TX: 140 mAh (0.518 Wh) Charging Case: 1400 mAh (5.18 Wh) Operating Time TX: 8H...
• Page 10 LarkSound Developed exclusively for Lark wireless microphones, the LarkSound app is a perfect design to work together with the microphones. Various functions, such as smart mode setting, parameter configuration, and firmware upgrade, can be achieved in LarkSound. iOS device version: Android device version: v12.0 or later v8.0 or later...
• Page 11 If you encounter any problems in using the product, please contact Hollyland Support Team via the following ways:...
• Page 12 Note: The frequency range and wireless TX power of the device vary by country and region. Safety Precautions Do not place the product near or inside heating devices (including but not limited to microwave ovens, induction cookers, electric ovens, electric heaters, pressure cookers, water heaters, and gas stoves) to prevent the battery from overheating and exploding.
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CL-14 looks sweet, any thoughts?

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Have caught a glimpse of what looks like my perfect sailing dinghy, the CL-14, and have found 2 for sale, though I've never heard of the CL name before. Anyone had any experience with the CL-14? Hoping it fulfills my need for a boat that's quick and fun for me to sail alone on the various protected bays of Cape Cod, yet not too tender or wet for also using as a skill/confidence builder for my wife (or too dangerous for bringing the toddler out on a gentle day); quick to rig, easy to transport/trailer, well built and simple in design...helpful responses to my previous post here 2 weeks ago convinced me that I didn't know what kind of boat I wanted at the time, and my subsequent rethinking has led me to this boat. Any specific comments on the CL-14 would be greatly appreciated.  

Not sure what a CL14 is, but if it happens to be an old C-Lark which was 14', that is a fun boat. Which acually was ment to be an International 14 in fiberglass, but was a bit heavy to compete, so "Clark" boat company, makers of San Juans turned it into a decent 1d class in the 70's. I will point out, I may be discussing/talking about the wrong boat, as I have not heard of the C-lark being called a CL14, but then again........ Marty  

Thanks, but I think it's a different boat. The CL is a Canadian company, still in production...first hit when you google "CL Sailboats"...Just gave the company a call, the guy was a real nice Canadian, which just made me want to buy their boat even more...  

From a generally speaking standpoint, the two look similar. Altho the C-Lark might have a bit more WL, and will plane with enough wind. This one may too. For a beginner, someone whom wants to have fun with family, this may very well be a great little boat. Has some dry storage area forward to pack some food or equal. Might be able to tent camp on a lake island if you want......... Other than first glance at pics, website etc. I would certainly consider it. Even new the price is reasonable for what you get. Vanguard as I recall also has a boat of this size, as does Catalina and Hunter IIRC too marty  

CL14s are common in Ontario... perhaps elsewhere too. They have been around for ever and have a great reputation as being "bulletproof" i.e. suitable for for the rigours of sailing schools, camps, resorts etc. I worked at a resort in the late 1970s and we had a CL 14. My daughter followed my footsteps many years later and taught sailing at our local sailing club on CL14s (or maybe the CL16s?). Simple design, easy to rig and great for your intended purpose IMHO. Sailboats Online  

I've owned a CL 11 and now a Cl 14 for sailing on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay. The CL 11 was a superb dinghy...great hull shape for tacking in close spaces...it has a 4 foot keelson stretching from aft the centerboard box to the transom. The little dinghy always seems to be sensitive to the helm...not overly but in light winds you feel that you still have control. Tacking is just superb even in 3-4 foot swells and you stay dry. The bailers look after any water shipped. Coming about is sure footed yet the weather helm is not so obvious that you don't have to be bringing the bow back down all the time. I imagine the 14 will be more of the same...quite forgiving of any tiller errors.Running downwind is a breeze...I tacked into a SW 15 wind for three hours and then came back with that wind in under 30 mins! The hull design is the key to it's success...if you find one grab it. There aren't many builders out there who care how a boat sails...as long as they sell it. But C&L Boatworks has a history of good design and it sure shows in the performance of their dinghies.  

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