Offshore Yachts Alpa A8
Sailboat
26′ 2″
Since 1971
Overview
- Builder
- Offshore Yachts
- Model
- Alpa A8
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1971 on
- Designer
- Alan Buchanan
- Hull
- Twin Keel
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Yawl
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 26′ 2″ (7.99 m)
- Waterline length
- 19′ 8″ (6.00 m)
- Beam
- 8′ 10″ (2.68 m)
- Displacement
- 6,162 lb (2,795 kg)
- Ballast
- 2,800 lb (1,270 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 360
- Ballast ratio
- 45%
- Capsize screening
- 1.92
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
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.