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ALOHA 8.5
Built by Ouyang Boat Works (CAN)
• Designed by Ted Brewer/Robert Walstrom
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1983
Last Built:
1988
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
8.53 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
7.47 m
Beam:
2.87 m
Draft (Max):
1.31 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
3,062 kg
Ballast:
1,247 kg
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
21.05 m²
Mainsail Area:
15.61 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
36.66 m²
Sail Area (reported):
36.70 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
11.28 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
3.73 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
9.75 m
E (Boom Length):
3.20 m
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Westerbeke
Engine Type:
Diesel
Engine Power:
13 HP
Fuel Capacity:
45 L
Water Capacity:
114 L
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
6.63 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
17.39
SA/Displacement (Reported):
17.75
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
40.74%
Displacement/Length:
204.91
Comfort Ratio:
20.58
Capsize Screening:
2.00
S-Number:
2.73
Notes
The ALOHA 8.5 is an updated version of the ALOHA 28, introduced in 1983.