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  1. Any opinions on an Aloha 8.2?

    mberoz Discussion starter. 8 posts · Joined 2001. #1 · May 5, 2016. I'm looking for my next boat and came across an Aloha 8.2. I've searched the forums but haven't found any threads or posts addressing this particular boat. I will mostly day sail with it with occasional 4-5 day overnights. Home water is Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

  2. Looking for info on Aloha 8.2

    In gusty weather with a sensible sail selection, I rarely burying the rail. I find the boat to be good to sail in medium to heavy air. It does not do as well in light air (less than 7 kts.). (My prior boat was a San Juan 24, so i was spoiled.) I find the boat has average pointing ability, compared to my San Juan which was excellent.

  3. ALOHA 8.2

    ALOHA 27, 26, 8.2, and 271, are similar. Photo courtesy Adam Hunt. ... 1997), states that a boat with a BN of less than 1.3 will be slow in light winds. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991 ...

  4. Author Topic: Aloha 27 vs. 8.2 (Read 1083 times)

    Re: Aloha 27 vs. 8.2 « Reply #1 on: June 07, 2020, 09:20:50 PM » Well you can but not sure its going to cost effective, new boom and sail would probably set you back $3000 to $3500 for very little gain.

  5. New Aloha 8.2 owner

    Join Date: Apr 2018. Location: Black Rock, CT. USA. Boat: Aloha 8.2. Posts: 4. New Aloha 8.2 owner. Getting ready to splash! Doing all the usual hull, deck and hardware, electrical maintainance stuff. But due to the relatively low numbers of these boats, there is little structural info to be found.

  6. Review of Aloha 8.2

    The DL-ratio for Aloha 8.2 is 173 which categorizes this boat among 'light racers'. Heavy Light 79% 0 50 100. 79% of all similar sailboat designs are categorized as heavier. A light displacement requires less sailarea and has higher accellerations.

  7. Two newbie Sailors Will Voyage from Canada to the Caribbean

    Not all 27' sailboats are given a full wheel at the helm (most have tillers), but Swizz makes us feel like proper cruisers with a big teak wheel and plenty of room in the cockpit. They say that the theoretical hull speed of an Aloha 8.2 is 6.32 knots, but we've recently got her well passed 8 without a flinch.

  8. Aloha 8.2

    Aloha 8.2 is a 26′ 6″ / 8.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Perry and built by Ouyang Boat Works starting in 1980. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. ... ALOHA 27, 26, 8.2, and 271, are similar. Photo courtesy Adam Hunt. Suggest Improvements Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed.

  9. 1982 Aloha 8.5 : r/sailing

    jonnohb. •. We have an Aloha 8.2/27 which is a similar boat with some differences. The 8.5 is a masthead rig and stern hung rudder. The Aloha boats were made with a good fit and finish from what I've seen. Very happy with ours, we sailed about 300nm on Lake Ontario last year.

  10. Aloha 27 (8.2) Specs

    Aloha 27 (8.2) Specs. Disclaimer: Please Note, during the lengthy production runs of the A27 (8.2) and A28 (8.5), Ouyang Boatworks used a number of different mast and sail suppliers and specifications with differing mast and boom lengths. We are not aware of similar variations in the A30 and A32 models, but it is always possible.

  11. 1981 Aloha 8.2

    Well maintained and super clean 27' fractional sloop. Lifetime fresh-water vessel. Huge sail inventory. Heavily built dual axle trailer. Winter frame and cov...

  12. 1982 Aloha 8.2

    A great sail every time! This Robert Perry-designed fractional rig sloop is well built and has been well maintained. It has a spacious interior with lots of woodwork and character, a smooth-running Yanmar diesel inboard, and handles easily and reliably under sail. ... ALOHA 27, 26, 8.2, and 271, are similar. Photo courtesy Adam Hunt.

  13. 1982 Aloha 1982 sailboat for sale in Maryland

    Maryland. $12,000. Description: A Robert Perry designed sailboat. The Aloha 8.2 was built in Canada and incorporates a skeg, to add strength to the rudder. Her moderate fin keel assures good tracking. Below decks you will find a spacious layout. The galley has plenty of stowage.

  14. 1984 aloha 8.2 sailboat for sale in Massachusetts

    Massachusetts. $2,500. Description: Take her away. Wonderful open water cruiser. Single family owned for 30 years. Call to discuss engine problem re gasket and some rigging. Asking 2,500 or make an offer! All teak interior Original retrofit to binnacle steering Comfortable salon with long settees on both sides with hull side lockers above ...

  15. Aloha 8.5

    The Aloha 8.5, a sound, comfortable cruiser, has a traditional air. It packs a lot of interior space into its 28 feet without compromising its long, pleasing lines and gentle curves. The $51,800 price tag (March 1985) is even more competitive than it seems because an extensive list of extra features is included as standard equipment -- a steel storage cradle, antifouling, three sails with ...

  16. Aloha Owners

    Welcome. The Aloha Owners Association caters to owners of Aloha 27 (8.2), Aloha 28 (8.5), Aloha 30 and Aloha 32 sailboats built by Ouyang Boat Works in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. The company went out of business in the late 1980's, but during the 1970's and 80's made approaching 700 Aloha sailing yachts (including the Aloha 34 (10.4)).

  17. 1984 Aloha 8.2 Specs And Pricing

    Find All mechanical and electrical parts and accessories of Aloha 8.2 Sail here ; Aloha 8.2 competitors. Hunter 33. Beneteau First 40. Beneteau First 40.7. Grand Soleil Grand Soleil 52 ©2022 Boats and Yachts Detailed Data And Technical Specs (Dimensions, Prices, Weight and Engine Power) ...

  18. 1985 Aloha 8.2 sailboat for sale in Outside United States

    27'. 9.5'. 4.4'. Outside United States. $10,795. Description: This vessel is in spectacular condition and will bring many more years of sailing enjoyment to a new owner. It has a full compliment of sails including the main, 2 jibs, a spinnaker and whisker pole. Other features include an '03 Honda Outboard w/onboard fuel tank and electric ...

  19. 1986 Aloha 8.2

    The ideal first sailboat, easily single handed with a maintenance free Electric Yacht QUIET TORQUE 10 Kw electric inboard motor. Equipment: 1986 Aloha 8.2 1. Designed by Robert Perry 2. Hull # 169, 269 LOA, Beam 96, Draft 44, 5,500# displacement 3. Stainless steel anchor roller on bow 4.

  20. balboa 8.2 owners

    Jun 25, 2007. #6. Question about trailer. My dad just got a 27' Balboa and is currently trying to get a his trailer set up for it. We are having trouble figuring out how to make the cradle for the boat. A picture of a trailer that is used on a 27' Balboa would be great help. We have a 27' boat trailer but nothing on it for this boat ...

  21. ALOHA 27

    ALOHA 27, 26, 8.2, and 271, are similar. Photo courtesy Adam Hunt. Sailboat Forum. View All Topics: ... Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat's actual draft is usually somewhat more than the original designed or advertised draft. For boats with adjustable keels (centerboards, daggerboards ...

  22. Used 1984 Aloha 8.2, 02150 Chelsea

    Ride the Wave of Retro Adventure with 1984 Aloha 8.2! This sailboat is a wonderful open-water cruiser that has been family owned for 30 years. The vessel is in the water and ready to sail. The seller reports this vessel is comfortable in both heavy and light winds. The vessel has an all-teak interior and was originally retrofitted to binnacle ...

  23. Aloha 32'

    19468 posts · Joined 2005. #2 · Dec 27, 2006. The Aloha 32 is an interesting boat. It is designed by Mark Ellis, who also did the Niagara 35 and the NonSuch series for Hinterholler Yachts. It has the character look, with the short sprit and bobstay. The cockpit is roomy, moving around decks is not bad except for getting around the shrouds ...