Kingfisher 20+ JR – “Amicia”

Sail No. 420 | Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, £2.2 or nearest offer

A well-designed, capable little cruiser offering a lot of fun in a small, economical package.
The Kingfisher 20+ JR has an excellent reputation for seaworthiness, shallow-draft versatility, and sensible design — ideal potential for coastal cruising, creek crawling, or relaxed weekends afloat.

Key Details

• Designer: R. A. G. Nierop
• Builder: Westfield Engineering
• LOA: 7.18m (23’7”)
• Draft: 0.71m (2’4”)
• Construction: GRP
• Keel: Twin/bilge flanged keels – solid cast iron
• Ballast: Iron

Engine

• Tohatsu 5hp 4-stroke long shaft outboard
• • Bought brand new October 2022
  • Very little use, excellent condition
  • Integral fuel tank
  • Engine well in cockpit

Mooring

• Currently on a swinging mooring at Shalfleet Quay (May–Oct)
• Hardstanding ashore in winter
• Mooring may be available to the buyer (subject to agreement with yard manager)

Equipment & Upgrades

• Solar panels
• Propex Heatsource 2000 solar-powered heater
• Standard Horizon Eclipse radio
• Bespoke cockpit tent
• Sprayhood (serviceable/due replacement)
• Heavy-duty bilge pump (although bilges always dry)
• Heavy-duty stanchions and guardrails
• Sliding door to forward cabin
• Sliding cockpit hatch (excellent addition – sheltered cockpit/cabin access while sailing)
• Cockpit duckboards (not shown in photos, good condition)
• Boarding ladder

Accommodation & Notes

• Heads compartment suitable for a portable cassette toilet
• Occasional very minor deck leak into forward cabin after heavy rain
• Sails in reasonable condition; running rigging functional
• Hull damage repaired professionally by previous owner – no issues since

History

Purchased in April 2022 with plans for longer trips, but work and commitments have limited use. She’s a great little boat that deserves to be sailed and enjoyed.

More photos and additional background information available (including older articles and reference material, shared with thanks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vBp5QQiGtd51eX6LcQQQvxBZqsr8ViE3?usp=sharing

£2200 ONO
Contact: niciow@yahoo.co.uk