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KINGFISHER III

Fractional Sloop • Centerboard Dinghy • Built 1960

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Dimensions

LOA
11.92 ft
LWL
10.67 ft
Beam
4.67 ft
Max Draft
3 ft
Min Draft
0.33 ft
Displacement
180 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
3.31 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
40.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
66
Ballast Ratio ⓘ

Sail Plan

Sail Area
80 sq ft
I
12.33 ft
J
3.85 ft
P
15.25 ft
E
7 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Centerboard Dinghy
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1960
Last Built
Number Built
Notes: Some versions had a forward mast step enabling the boat to be sailed with a cat rig. Another model featured a lateen rig.\nAlso sold as AMERICAN 12.

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