Kingfisher 12
Description
The American 12 Kingfisher (often referred to simply as the Kingfisher III or American 12) is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed as a small day-sailor or training dinghy. It was produced in the United States during the 1960s through 1970s by the American Fiberglass Corp. (a division of General Recreation Corporation). Known for its simple, stable design suitable for beginners, families, or solo sailors. The boat is approximately 12 feet in length and emphasizes ease of handling, with options for different rigging configurations. It's a monohull sailboat with a fiberglass hull, making it durable and low-maintenance for its era.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philip Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Builder | American Fiberglass Corporation (AFC) |
| Length | 12.000 ft |
| LOA | 20.580 ft |
| LWL | 18.500 ft |
| Beam | 6.920 ft |
| Displacement | 2600 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.330 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 12.33 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 3.85 ft |
| p | 15.25 ft |
| e | 7 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.33 ft | 3.85 ft | 15.25 ft | 7 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
| Foot | * 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.39 ft - (4996 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 16.56 ft - (5047 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 55.29 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 10.33 ft - (3149 mm) |
| Foot | * 5.08 ft - (1548 mm) |
| Leech | * 9.01 ft - (2746 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.43 ft - (1350 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.94 ° |
| Area | * 22.89 ft² |
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