Alpa 8.25
Sailboat
27′ 1″
Since 1967
Overview
- Builder
- Alpa
- Model
- 8.25
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1967–1983
- Hull
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 27′ 1″ (8.26 m)
- Waterline length
- 19′ 11″ (6.07 m)
- Beam
- 8′ 6″ (2.59 m)
- Displacement
- 4,850 lb (2,200 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 365 sq ft (33.9 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 35′ 9″ (10.89 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 10′ 10″ (3.30 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 30′ 2″ (9.20 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 10′ 6″ (3.20 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 20.4
- Displacement / length
- 275
- Capsize screening
- 2.01
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- FG
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.