Sterling Models Kingfish Sailboat, Assembly Manual, Page: 2 / 17

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Foreword
These instructions have been re-typed from the original instructions on the full size plan of the model.
Many grammar errors have been corrected but others may have crept in. Also the nomenclature may be
somewhat out of date; e.g. instructions refer to the center internal structural
member as the “keel” and
the appendage on the bottom of the hull is called th e “center board”. Not that it is incorrect, but it could
be misleading.
The diagrams are photos of the original plan but some areas may be off color due the age of the plan.
The full size SIDE VIEW and TOP VIEW have been stitched together from photos of small sections of the
plan. That is why they may not be to scale and have considerable distortion. They are located at the end
of this manual and may need some zooming-in to see the detail.
Even though the sections appear in proper order, it would be wise to read over the complete
instructions before attempting to rush into building this model, especially if you intend to build an RC
version. If you search in RC GROUPS, VINTAGE BOATS
for “ Sterling Kingfish Build Log” you may find my
own procedure that I have used for the build, including many modifications and RC revisions.
Kingfish Specifications
These are typical specifications and may differ, depending on how the model is constructed.
LOA (including the bow sprit) = 34"
LWL = 23.7"
Beam = 6.3"
Displacement (with RC electronics, but without battery) = 3.45 lbs
Draught of hull (waterline to bottom of hull) = 1.8"
Draught of keel (waterline to bottom of keel) = 5.4"
Sail Areas:
Main = 189 square in.
Jib - 89 square in.
Flying Jib = 89 square in.