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The owner of this Kingfisher asked if I would make a few repairs and paint it. I couldn't be home when he wanted to bring it, so I said that he could park it in the driveway and I would check it out in the morning and give him an estimate. It rained hard in the night and the sail bag was not waterproof! I first drained 50 gallons of water from the hull and then spread the two sets of sails out on our cement driveway to dry in the bright sunshine. They were nearly dry when another sudden downpour drenched them again! And the sun was still shining! That should have been warning that this was not going to be an ordinary project, but there was a rainbow in the sky that promised better things to come! At first glance, the hull seemed to be in fair condition, but a closer inspection showed numerous scratches and chips in the paint. It had gotten some rough treatment!

The bow hook had pulled out, was improperly re-installed and it pulled out again. the interior also had many battle scars there were hairline cracks around the centerboard trunk, but fortunately, only in the inner hull. a previous owner had glassed a plywood floor onto the bottom for some reason. water got under the fiberglass and the plywood disintegrated. the first task was removing the false bottom. when the bottom began to dry, a new problem appeared. the rear keel was filled with flakeboard, which had also rotted. the cavity was filled with fiberglass paste., i chose a new bow hook with two bolt shafts and mounted it higher up to allow more room for the winch. a wedge-shaped piece of wood inside gives added strength. working in that cramped cavity was not easy in the 90+ degree weather we were having, before repairing the crack in the center seat, i pop riveted a piece of "l" aluminum on the underside. the next job was fiberglassing around the centerboard trunk the boat was lifted off the trailer with straps and suspended in my homemade "rotisserie" for the bottom work. i bought that green stool for my wife to use in the garden, but i think i use it more you can sit on it or turn it upside down to kneel on and it folds up for storage. also good for working on cars in the picture below, you can see where the bow hook used to be., for sanding and painting, i lowered the boat onto saw horses. the entire hull had to be sanded with 120 and then 300 sandpaper before painting. note the used sanding discs on the ground -- i went through many of those i used interlux brightside polyurethane paint for the outer hull, spraying the repaired places first for better coverage., while the boat was off the trailer, i jury-rigged a bow roller for the front and raised the bunks to allow more space between the hull and fenders. now it was time to paint the upper parts of the boat. i used interlux brightside polyurethane paint for the upper deck. the boat was immediately moved into the garage to dry where there is less room, but few bugs for the floor, i used flat white rustoleum and a foam roller. flat paint easier to touch-up., some of the flotation had disintegrated, so i scraped it out and replaced it with foam rubber swim noodles. i use these for many purposes: for packaging, insulating, cushioning and even as rollers for moving light objects that you don't want to damage. i sometimes run a piece of pvc tubing through the noodles for stiffening, or i run a rope through them for roof transport., i think pinstripes add much to a boat or car. these are available in most automotive stores., the trailer tongue had been damaged and the coupler was crooked, so i cut off the tip and drilled new holes to straighten it out. the galvanized front mast crutch was filled with rain water, so i drilled a drain hole in the base. one of the lights had broken off and i replaced the angle iron and re-mounted the light., to prevent the mast from scratching the new paint, i made a quick mast crutch for the transom. i use a piece of 2x4 and a simple galvanized gate hinge cut in half that fit the rudder gudgeons. i wish the owner many years of enjoyment with his boat.

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Kingfisher 26

Kingfisher 26 is a 25 ′ 11 ″ / 7.9 m monohull sailboat designed by R.A.G. Nierop and built by Westfield Engineering Co. (Marine) Ltd. starting in 1972.

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)

KINGFISHER 26 (Mk1 )1967 Sail Numbers 1 to 7 Rudder shaft inboard through transom locker. Fitted with outboard engine locker

KINGFISHER 26 (Mk2) 1968 to 1978. Sail Numbers 8 to 82 Rudder shaft inboard through cockpit sole, inboard engine fitted under cabin steps.

KINGFISHER 26JR 1976 to 1978. Sail Nos. as K26 but with JR at the end of the number. Same ss K26 (Mk2) but junk rigged and fore cabin large window replaced with side portholes because mast stepped through fore cabin roof.

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KINGFISHER III
A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.
Kingfisher III
Kingfisher III is a 11′ 10″ / 3.6 m monohull sailboat designed by Philip Rhodes and built by American Fiberglass Corp. starting in 1960. ... Kingfisher III is a 11 ... Also sold as AMERICAN 12. Suggest Improvements Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed.
1976 American Fiberglass Kingfisher 12
The 1976 American Fiberglass Kingfisher 12 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and has an overall length of 11.92 feet (sometimes referred to as LOA). The width (or beam) of this craft is 48 inches. This boat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the sailboat is 80 square feet. The displacement for the boat is approximately 282 lbs.
Daysailer King Fisher III 12ft SAILBOAT SAILING DINGHY LI NY
http://sites.google.com/site/thekingfishersailboat/This is the first chapter of our little day sailer; recently bought on eBay. This film was taken the day ...
1978 American Fiberglass 12 (Kingfisher)
1978 American Fiberglass 12 (Kingfisher) This American Fiberglass sailboat has a hull made of fiberglass and has an overall length of 11.75 feet. The beam (or width) of this craft is 48 inches. This sailboat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the boat is 80 square feet.
Kingfisher 12 Sail Data
Complete Sail Plan Data for the Kingfisher 12 Sail Data. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. ... Sailboat Data ; Kingfisher 12 Sail Data ; Kingfisher 12 Sail Data. Pinit. SKU: X-SD-8054 . Quantity discounts available . Quantity Price; Quantity -+ Add to Cart . You may also like ...
KingFisher Boats
2425 Escape HT. Easy To Control With Walk-Thru Flexibility. See the 2425 Escape HT. 1825 Falcon. For The Adventure Focused Family. See the 1825 Falcon. WHY KINGFISHER. As the fastest growing brand of all welded heavy-gauge aluminum adventure boats, we put uncompromising craftsmanship + quality into every boat we build.
New sails for our Kingfisher III 12 Sailing Dinghy Sailboat
http://sites.google.com/site/thekingfishersailboat/This was me trying out the new custom sails that where made by Mark Washeim of Doyle Sails of Long Island ...
Our Models
Heavy gauge welded aluminum adventure fishing boats for lake, river and offshore fishing and exploring. Leading brand with hard-tops, comfortable cabins, wide chines, powered by Yamaha and Mercury outboards. ... KingFisher Boats is the fastest growing brand of all welded heavy-gauge aluminum adventure boats. With 22 models for lake, river and ...
Restoration of an American Fiberglass Kingfisher 12
A previous owner had glassed a plywood floor onto the bottom for some reason. Water got under the fiberglass and the plywood disintegrated. The first task was removing the false bottom. When the bottom began to dry, a new problem appeared. The rear keel was filled with flakeboard, which had also rotted. The cavity was filled with fiberglass ...
KingFisher boats for sale
2019 KingFisher 2625 Coastal Express. US$134,900. US $1,056/mo. Bay Marine | Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price.
Sport Series Final
Beam. 7' 8". We super-sized every critical dimension: length, beam, 0.125 sides, and fuel capacity. Sleek styling, 13 side paint choices, cool trim packages all wrapped around the best performance ride in the class. The 2025 Falcon is the fastest selling all-welded boat in its class. Dare to compare.
KingFisher Boat Specs, Tests and Reviews
2009 KingFisher 2825 Pro PH. 2009 KingFisher 3025 PH. 2009 KingFisher 3050 PH. 2009 KingFisher 3325 PH. 2009 KingFisher 3525 PH. Get the latest KingFisher Boat specs, tests and reviews featuring models, specifications, available features, engine information, fuel consumption, and information resources.
5 Best Kingfisher Boats in 2024
The Top 5 Kingfisher Boats in 2024. 1. Big-Water Offshore Adventure Boat : Kingfisher 3025 GFX. 2. Coastal Boating at its Best: Kingfisher 2625 Coastal Express. 3. Family Boating/Lake Sport Boats: Kingfisher 2025 Escape Softtop. 4. Multi-Species Fishing Boats: Kingfisher 1825 Warrior Sport.
Kingfisher 20+
Kingfisher 20+ is a 21′ 7″ / 6.6 m monohull sailboat designed by R.A.G. Nierop and built by Westfield Engineering Co. (Marine) Ltd. between 1967 and 1978. ... This model was listed in the P.B.O. guide to yachts in 1978 as the Hasler KINGFISHER 22. KINGFISHER 22JR 1978 to 1981. Sail Numbers as K22 but with JR at the end of the number ...
KINGFISHER 20
KINGFISHER 22 1978 to 1981. Sail Numbers 465 to x This is identical to the K20+ except for a change in appearance when marketed by Kingfisher Yachts. The renaming to K22 was directly related to the boat length of 21''7" . This model was listed in the P.B.O. guide to yachts in 1978 as the Hasler KINGFISHER 22. KINGFISHER 22JR 1978 to 1981.
KingFisher Story
KingFisher Boats Traces Its Roots Back To 1959. Today, we are the fastest growing brand of welded heavy-gauge boats in North America. We design and hand-build 22 models distributed by 35 authorized friendly dealers located from Alaska to California to Quebec. Based on our advanced Pre-Flex® hull technology, our goal is simple - build a tough ...
KINGFISHER 30
Full Skeg rudder, rudder shaft fitted through aft cabin, extra plates added to aft end of keels. Some modifications to later boats included the engine access plate through the cockpit sole. KINGFISHER 30s 197x to 1978. Sail Numbers as K30 but with ''S'' at the end of the number. Sail number 60''s'' is the oldest member number.
Kingfisher
KingFisher Boats . The KingFisher Story KingFisher is the fastest growing designer, builder and marketer of welded heavy-gauge aluminum boats in North America. We build and distribute over 40 models for the Offshore, Lake Sport, Multi-Species and River Jet enthusiast through an extensive dealer network in North America and Eastern Europe ...
KingFisher 2425 Escape Ht boats for sale
The starting price is $175,000, the most expensive is $175,000, and the average price of $175,000. Related boats include the following models: 1825 Falcon, 2825 Coastal Express and 3025 Destination. Boat Trader works with thousands of boat dealers and brokers to bring you one of the largest collections of KingFisher 2425 escape ht boats on the ...
Kingfisher 26
Kingfisher 26 is a 25′ 11″ / 7.9 m monohull sailboat designed by R.A.G. Nierop and built by Westfield Engineering Co. (Marine) Ltd. starting in 1972. ... 12 gal / 45 l Accomodations. Water Capacity 30 gal / 114 l ... 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 ...
Offshore Series Final
600. Beam. 9'6". KingFisher Boats has officially released our newest 3025 GFX Offshore - outstanding design and function on this impressive new Offshore Series model. With a top speed of 53 MPH and 5.5 seconds to plane, this craft is set to dominate the 30' heavy gauge class. The expansive cockpit is 7'11" by 8'4", with two 55 USG ...
Kingfisher MA37X12 AC runs on 12V DC
The firm's first product, the Kingfisher MA37X12, is compact (37 " x 12 " /94cm x 30.5cm), lightweight (20 lbs/9 kg), and has a 3,700 Btu/h capacity. It was designed to cool and dehumidify the air in the living quarters of small- to medium-sized boats without the noise and exhaust of a genset.