ALOHA 8.5
Masthead Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1983–1988
Dimensions
- LOA
- 28 ft
- LWL
- 24.5 ft
- Beam
- 9.42 ft
- Max Draft
- 4.3 ft
- Displacement
- 6,750 lbs
- Ballast
- 2,750 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.99 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 17.7
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 205
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 40.7%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 395 sq ft
- I
- 37 ft
- J
- 12.25 ft
- P
- 32 ft
- E
- 10.5 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/transom hung rudder
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- —
Production
- First Built
- 1983
- Last Built
- 1988
- Number Built
- —
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Westerbeke
- Power
- 13 hp
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Water
- 30 gal
- Fuel
- 12 gal
Notes:
The ALOHA 8.5 is an updated version of the ALOHA 28, introduced in 1983.
The main difference between the 2 boats is the installation of 5 opening port lights down each side of the vessel, and the addition of more brightwork, including a trim piece running horizontally above the port lights. Rig dimensions also varied.
Thanks to 8.5 owner Sean Dubreuil for providing corrections.
Photo courtesy of Adam Hunt.
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALOHA 28 | 28 | 1972 | Masthead Sloop |