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Classic Ted Brewer designed Aloha 8.5 cruising sloop. Canadian built traditional modified fin cruiser with auxiliary Westerbeke diesel in nice condition.
The partially restored sloop has had most of the heavy work done and is ready to be enjoyed now while remaining projects are completed as desired. The engine was seen to start easily and run well.
Good sail inventory with good condition 110 headsail on endless line furler and original main in serviceable condition. The main has 2 reefing points and halyard leading aft for easy single/short handed sailing.
The boat has a newer custom-made dodger with stainless steel frame and grab rails. Clear forward eisenglass and an attachable sunshade included - great when at anchor to increase onboard comfort. Double lifelines offer secure access getting around topsides.
Below is large and open with numerous opening hatches. The layout is traditional with a forward cabin offering a V-berth and storage areas. Aft of that is an enclosed head to port with hanging locker to starboard. The toilet has been removed but the black water tank remains. Unit could be replaced with another MSD or composting toilet.
Further aft is a large salon with opposing settees (port converts to double bunk), bulkhead mounted table, galley aft with sink and large icebox. The stove has been removed and a propane one is offered in its stead. The boat offers large interior volume for the age and size of the boat.
The cockpit is comfortable with full-length settees and cushions. Self-tailing primary winches are port and starboard with a newer traveler at the aft end of the cockpit. There is a short tiller to the stern mounted rudder. A newer GPS plotter is present on a mount at the front of the cockpit.
Overall she presents well as a comfortable cruiser and is reported to perform well and handle comfortably in a wide variety of conditions. If you are looking to move up to a cruising sailboat with diesel for a minimal investment, this could be a great opportunity.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
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.
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