KINGFISHER III

KINGFISHER III

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Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 11.92 ft
LWL: 10.67 ft
S.A. (reported): 80.00 ft²
Beam: 4.67 ft
Displacement: 180.00 lb
Max Draft: 3.00 ft
Min Draft: 0.33 ft
Construction: FG
First Built: 1960
Builder: American Fiberglass Corp. (USA)
Designer: Philip L. Rhodes

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 40.18
Disp: / Len: 66.15
Comfort Ratio: 3.23
Capsize Screening Formula: 3.31
S#: 8.42
Hull Speed: 4.38 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 178.04 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 12.33 ft
J: 3.85 ft
P: 15.25 ft
E: 7.00 ft
S.A. Fore: 23.74 ft²
S.A. Main: 53.38 ft²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 77.12 ft²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 38.73
Est. Forestay Length: 12.92 ft

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Designers: Philip Rhodes
Builders: American Fiberglass Corp.
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Notes

Some versions had a forward mast step enabling the boat to be sailed with a cat rig. Another model featured a lateen rig.
Also sold as AMERICAN 12.