American Fiberglass model KF/KP? - sailboatdata

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June 11, 2025 at 10:12 am #91908

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I picked this boat up. The owner called it a Nautilus 14. The plaque is faded but reads “American Fiberglass Corporation” Model KF (maybe KP).

Previous owner said it was acquired in the 70s. I contacted American Sail and they insisted (quite abruptly) the the American 14-6 was developed from scratch in the 1980s and was not a copy of another boat.

Any help would be appreciated!

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June 11, 2025 at 10:18 am #91910
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Here is an album of more pictures. File size was in issue with attaching

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6XywiATYCmsoyXiz6
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June 11, 2025 at 11:05 am #91912

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It looks like a Kingfisher 12, but it is definitely 14 feet long and has moulded seats.

June 12, 2025 at 6:35 am #91913

Bruce_Sailboatdata
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We don’t have a great photo but we’re thinking it’s a NEPTUNE 14 (NOT NAUTILUS) from American Fiberglass. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/neptune-14/

June 12, 2025 at 7:15 am #91914

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Thank you. After looking at the few pictures online, you are definitely correct. Mine has the open centerboard trunk, so I imagine it’s an earlier model. It also has adjustable jib stays, but those look like they might have been added.

I appreciate your help.
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