DescriptionNonsuch is a well-built and capable Kingfisher 26, offering an excellent opportunity to own a traditional British cruising yacht at an attractive price. Designed by R. A. G. Nierop and built by Westfield Engineering Co. in 1972, she is a solid GRP family cruiser with twin bilge keels, making her particularly well suited to exploring the East Coast and drying harbours.

Nonsuch has also benefited from several useful recent improvements, including a new engine-start battery in 2025, new LED reading lights, galley lighting, freshwater system and sea toilet. With a Rutland 50W wind generator, 100W solar panel, modern Lowrance chart plotter and Garmin GPS, she is well equipped for comfortable coastal cruising and represents excellent value for money.

Viewing by appointment only – 01473 971971 or enquiries@foxsyachts.co.uk

Deck:



- Plough anchor with chain and warp


- Manual anchor windlass


- Kedge anchor


- Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and stanchions


- Mainsail cover


- Boarding ladder


- Various warps and fenders


- Cockpit dodgers


- Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and stanchions


- Stainless steel davits


- Sprayhood


- Ensign and staff


- Excel Ventura 260 dinghy



Cabin:

Nonsuch offers four berths across two cabins, providing a practical and traditional accommodation with burgundy upholstery, carpets and curtains. Up forward, there is a V-berth that has been converted into a comfortable double berth. Deck opening hatch. Stepping aft, there is a heads compartment to port with a Seaflo manual marine toilet (new 2025). Hanging locker opposite to starboard. In the practical saloon, there are two single berths to port and starboard. The galley is in the port quarter, equipped with a Tasman 4500 2 burner gas hob with an oven and grill (new 2025). There is also a freezer box and fridge, together with a manually pumped freshwater supply to a single basin.

Recent improvements include new LED reading lamps with USB ports, new dimmable LED galley lighting, a new Whale seawater tap, freshwater tap, pipework and tank, and a new sea toilet, all recorded as being carried out in 2025.

Sails and Spars:

Mastheadrigged Bermudan sloop. Deck stepped aluminium mast and boom by Sparlight. Stainless steel standing rigging. Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail system. Plastimo headsail furling system. Two Lewmar sheet winches. Two halyard winches on the mast.


- Mainsail - Dacron


- Genoa - Dacron



Electrical and Electronics:

12 VOLT SYSTEM:


- 115ah domestic battery – new 2025


- Engine start battery


- Alternator charging


- Rutland 50w wind generator with a Marlec regulator


- 100w solar panel with regulator


ELECTRONICS:


- Lowrance Hook Reveal chart plotter - 2023


- Navman 7200 DSC VHF


- Depth instrument


- Garmin 152 GPS



Machinery:

Located in the engine bay, under the companionway steps is the Volvo Penta MD2010B marine diesel engine fitted new in 1995. 10hp, twin cylinder, naturally aspirated. Freshwater cooled via a heat exchanger. Single lever controls, electric start. Shaft drive to a fixed three bladed propeller. Last serviced by Oxley Marine.

12 VOLT SYSTEM:


- 115ah domestic battery – new 2025


- Engine start battery


- Alternator charging


- Rutland 50w wind generator with a Marlec regulator


- 100w solar panel with regulator


ELECTRONICS:


- Lowrance Hook Reveal chart plotter - 2023


- Navman 7200 DSC VHF


- Depth instrument


- Garmin 152 GPS



Safety Equipment:



- Fire extinguishers


- Fire blanket


- Manual bilge pump


- Deck light


- Harness points


- Radar reflector


- Navigation lights


- Horseshoe lifebuoy



Construction:

Built in 1972 by Westfield Engineering Co. to a design by R. A. G. Nierop. White GRP hull with a rubber rubbing strake. White GRP deck with a Treadmaster finish. Twin keels with a lead ballast. Tiller steering to a skeg-hung rudder.