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TANZER 8.5

Built by Tanzer Industries Ltd. (CAN) • Designed by Johann Tanzer
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TANZER 8.5 - Photo
TANZER 8.5 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1978

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 8.51 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 7.24 m
Beam: 2.90 m
Draft (Max): 1.32 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 3,357 kg
Ballast: 1,361 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 19.13 m²
Mainsail Area: 12.33 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 31.46 m²
Sail Area (reported): 31.49 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 10.82 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 3.54 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 8.99 m
E (Boom Length): 2.74 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Type: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 57 L
Water Capacity: 57 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.53 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 14.03
SA/Displacement (Reported): 14.33
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 40.54%
Displacement/Length: 246.60
Comfort Ratio: 22.80
Capsize Screening: 1.95
S-Number: 1.93