KINGFISHER III

KINGFISHER III

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 3.63 m
LWL: 3.25 m
S.A. (reported): 7.43 m²
Beam: 1.42 m
Displacement: 82 kg
Max Draft: 0.91 m
Min Draft: 0.10 m
Construction: FG
First Built: 1960
Builder: American Fiberglass Corp. (USA)
Designer: Philip L. Rhodes

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: 3.76 m
J: 1.17 m
P: 4.65 m
E: 2.13 m
S.A. Fore: 2.21 m²
S.A. Main: 4.96 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 7.16 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 38.73
Est. Forestay Length: 3.94 m

Sailboat Links

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.