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kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

08 January 2008 22:59:32

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new to sailing , have got kingfisher 20, anyone got one, and can give advice, thanks.
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Re: kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

05 February 2008 22:33:09

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Hi. I own a Kingfisher 20+of 1968 vintage "Antares" She is living out in Greece having been sailed there by her first owners in approx 1973.My wife Lesley and I live on her for extended holidays of 4 to 6 weeks at a time. My age is 61 and having owned numerous sailing cruisers of this size in my life I know of no better small cruiser, the kingfisher is very seaworthy stable and stong, this coupled with an interior layout that actually works,makes for a boat that inspires both confidence and safety. The Kingfisher is grossly underated, I can only assume this is because to most people the design is a tad stark and bland (not the appearance of yer average ocean greyhound) tho they do sail exceptionally well with no vices. Anyway enough of my waffling . I am more than happy to offer any advice, also look up The kingfisher owners association website. Very best regards Barry.
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Re: kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

14 August 2008 09:19:25

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You'll love it, fantastic little boat. Tough, easily handled alone, bridge deck keeps the cabin dry in all weather, and the way the designer shoehorned so much into the available space is a work of genius. I've sailed mine in Poole, the Solent, Faversham, and am now moving up to the Colne/Blackwater area, where she will be in her element. You can poke up the smallest creeks or take her out in the open water; this boat does it all.
Enjoy!
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Re: kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

14 August 2008 11:43:45

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You'll love it, fantastic little boat. Tough, easily handled alone, bridge deck keeps the cabin dry in all weather, and the way the designer shoehorned so much into the available space is a work of genius. I've sailed mine in Poole, the Solent, Faversham, and am now moving up to the Colne/Blackwater area, where she will be in her element. You can poke up the smallest creeks or take her out in the open water; this boat does it all.
Enjoy!


is this boat like the Alacrity 19?

http://www.theyachtmarket.com/boats_for_sale/32807
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Re: kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

15 August 2008 10:38:13

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No, it's longer. I don't know the boat you mention at all.
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Re: kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

22 November 2008 23:22:56

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Hi Barry,
I've just found this old thread and wondering if you'll still reply to it. I've just bought my first boat and it's a Kingfisher 20 (+ I think) and it's a "project" boat if you know what I mean.
My first and biggets task is that the previous owner has replaced the mast step with a wooden one that appears to just be screwed down! Do you by any chance know any details of the original step and how it was fiited (I'm guessing bolts). It seems that to access the underside of the step I'll need to cut away the fiberglass headling between the wardrobe and heads which I'd rather not do unless it's necessary.
Fingers crossed!
Will
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Re: kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

20 April 2009 14:35:13

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I too just bought a Kingfisher 20+ and it is practically a wreck. Would never have bought it if I hadn't wanted this design. A lot of work to make it seaworthy again. Did you ever find out what is under the mast step? Can you tell me?

John Harvey john.harvey@gnb.ca
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Re: kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

07 May 2009 23:50:07

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hey, i actually own a K20 sail number 83 Name Wensum, shes in the west of scotland any of you in the west of Scotland, i need to do alot of work to her but no probelm as i served as a boat builder in largs yacht haven. she came up on the rocks last year and well she got allot of hull damage and side damage hopefully be sorted out this summer, i need all new sails and a boom for her. i have the mast and rigging

if anyone fancies a chat about there boat or has any sails or needs any information give me a shout :)

craig-allan@live.com

craig
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Re: kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

05 October 2009 22:41:11

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Hi
..... previous owner has replaced the mast step with a wooden one that appears to just be screwed down! Do you by any chance know any details of the original step and how it was fiited (I'm guessing bolts). It seems that to access the underside of the step I'll need to cut away the fiberglass headling between the wardrobe and heads which I'd rather not do unless it's necessary.
Fingers crossed!
Will


My Kingfisher is 1966 and it is in a very good shape. I am going to improve it further. It is a lot of boat for the money including the running cost. It is a tough cruiser and a really fantastic internal design.
Post your email so I could send you pictures showing the oryginal mast step in two or three different kingfishers 20. I am looking for contact with anyone who cut a hole underneath the mast step and photoghraphed what's there. I'd love to remove mast step and put a rope organiser under it to run the roopes to the cockpit.
Also I would love to get in touch with anyone who experimented with or replaced the rudder foil/ rudder stock with a modern 'aerofoil' design, maybe an off-the-shelf one?
voitek1(at)onet eu

Regards
voitek

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Re: kingfisher 20

Anonymous user

25 February 2010 20:00:33

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bought one 2 years ago, woz a wreck, now it aint, sail num 18. did a lot also have made rudder based on aerofoil desighn, and believe me it works like a dream. as for the rest of the boat, wouldnt swop it for anything, handles well in all conditions, i sail on the thames, have used it all this winter, put more hours on it than most do in a season, n its only febuary,looking forward to summer, when my family can come out on it aswell, youngest 9months, she woz called wild turkey when i bought her but have renamed to little plum, coz she is a peach, well gotta go, must get me wets togather as i am raceing this weekend in the frostbite rally, up at greenich. on trapper 500. come n cheer us on.
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hi

Anonymous user

03 August 2010 23:28:15

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good idea...............!!


sandra,
ShaitanOfCorsica.com
Expedition Yacht
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Re: Kingfisher Yacht Inboard Advice

Anonymous user

17 February 2011 23:30:06

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Hello everybody! I'm about to get a Kingfisher K20 yacht I think. I won it on eBay then got gazumped by the boatyard owner but now he's changed his mind! Ungazumped! Question is whether a tiny diesel engine can be fitted (I have a BMW D7 available, allegedly OK but evicted from a thirty footer for not going fast enough) If anyone has done a similar job I'd be very grateful to know of any snags or tips. Thanks in advance from Davey.
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Re: Kingfisher Yacht Advice

Anonymous user

17 February 2011 23:58:50

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Best advice is to watch where you drop your anchor as in the West Country the Duchy of Cornwall water bailiffs will demand £5 (the charge has probably now been increased). In the River Exe estuary the sea bed is claimed by Powderham Castle and allegedly the Duke of Devonshire's lawyers discovered ancient deeds some years ago. Allegedly these deeds went back 800 years to the days of bad King John. The lawyers then got the deeds legality confirmed in the High Court. After this happened all the fishermen's moorings were lifted and they were informed that they now had to pay the Duke of Devonshire about £1000 per annum rent if they wanted to put down moorings. Those fishermen's moorings had been in established use for over a hundred years but their rights were quashed at the stroke of a pen. Probably when Oliver Cromwell was in power the squirearchy kept a low profile over mooring fees but now the Feudal System is back and it is alive and well. Incidentally, charging sailors to anchor in tidal waters is said to contravene the International Law of the Sea.
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Re: Kingfisher Yacht Advice

Anonymous user

05 April 2011 19:48:05

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trailer for Kingfisher 20 K20 for sale
This is a dedicated Kingfisher 20 or Kingfisher 21 road trailer, built especially for Kingfishers. The trailer will take any bilge keel sailboat boat of similar dimensions or smaller. Twin axle, no-nonsense, large diameter four wheels with good tyres, sprung axles, easy to service. The trailer has never been dipped in the water. I had the boat craned in and out continuing the previous owners tradition. Has rust spots and needs repainting. Kept in an aircraft hangar and in a garage. Serviced 11 months ago. Used recently. Runs like a dream. Vewing welcome.
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Re: Kingfisher Yacht Advice

Anonymous user

07 April 2011 00:44:10

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trailer for Kingfisher 20 K20 for sale
This is a dedicated Kingfisher 20 or Kingfisher 21 road trailer, built especially for Kingfishers. The trailer will take any bilge keel sailboat boat of similar dimensions or smaller. Twin axle, no-nonsense, large diameter four wheels with good tyres, sprung axles, easy to service. The trailer has never been dipped in the water. I had the boat craned in and out continuing the previous owners tradition. Has rust spots and needs repainting. Kept in an aircraft hangar and in a garage. Serviced 11 months ago. Used recently. Runs like a dream. Vewing welcome.

markpalmer@onet.pl
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Re: Kingfisher Yacht Advice

Anonymous user

08 April 2011 11:58:07

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RE: my trailer above: I was asked questions re: (bilge / twin keel boat towing) via email:
1. Yes it does have BRAKES. Yes, you can use it as yard trailer too.
2. The trailer will take any bilge keel sailboat of similar dimensions (Macwester, Newbridge, Seawolf, Hurley, Silhouette, Snapdragon, Alacrity, Vivacity, Leisure, Westerly, and yes, Kingfisher 20+ as well, lots more boats).
3. Location of trailer: close to Berkshire Hampshire Surrey in the UK
4. Yes I can send pictures of the trailer and how Kingfisher sits on it. Send me your email address if you are seriously interested. My mail: MarkPalmer@onet.pl
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Re: Kingfisher Yacht Advice

Anonymous user

19 April 2011 00:14:27

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--- above K20 trailer is now SOLD.
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Re: Kingfisher Yacht Advice

Anonymous user

18 May 2011 00:12:55

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Hi there,
I hope you can help me I am writing to you on behalf of my friend, sorry my name is Ryan, my friend has a 26 foot kingfisher and would like to know what size of running rigging rope he will need for his needs, can you offer any and possibly more advice on this.
Many many thanks.
Ryan Masson.
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