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KINGFISHER 26

Masthead Sloop • Twin Keel • Built 1972

Dimensions

LOA
26 ft
LWL
21 ft
Beam
7.67 ft
Max Draft
3.25 ft
Displacement
4,800 lbs
Ballast
2,100 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.82 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
231
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
43.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
270 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Twin Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1972
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Watermota
Engine Model
Seawolf
Power
28 hp
Engine Type
Gas
Water
30 gal
Fuel
12 gal
Notes: KINGFISHER 26 (Mk1 )1967 Sail Numbers 1 to 7\nRudder shaft inboard through transom locker. Fitted with outboard engine locker\n\nKINGFISHER 26 (Mk2) 1968 to 1978. Sail Numbers 8 to 82\nRudder shaft inboard through cockpit sole, inboard engine fitted under cabin steps.\n\n\nKINGFISHER 26JR 1976 to 1978. Sail Nos. as K26 but with JR at the end of the number.\nSame 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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