Tanzer 8.5
The Tanzer 8.5 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Johann Tanzer and first built in 1978.[1][2]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Johann Tanzer |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1978 |
| Builder(s) | Tanzer Industries |
| Boat | |
| Crew | Two |
| Draft | 4.33 ft (1.32 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 27.92 ft (8.51 m) |
| LWL | 23.75 ft (7.24 m) |
| Beam | 9.50 ft (2.90 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fixed conventional fin keel |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 132.75 sq ft (12.333 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 205.90 sq ft (19.129 m2) |
| Total sail area | 338.65 sq ft (31.462 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 201 (average) |
Production
The boat was built by Tanzer Industries Limited in Dorion, Quebec. The company entered bankruptcy in 1986 and production had ended by then.[1][2][3]
Design
The Tanzer 8.5 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a fixed fin keel. The boat displaces 7,400 lb (3,357 kg) and carries 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) of ballast.[1][2]
The boat is powered by a Japanese-made Yanmar diesel engine, supplied by a fuel tank with a capacity of 15 US gal (57 l). It also has a fresh water tank of 15 US gal (57 l) capacity.[1]
The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 201 with a high of 192 and low of 234. It has a hull speed of 6.53 kn (12.09 km/h).[2]
Operational history
In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "The Tanzer 28 was replaced by the completely redesigned Tanzer 8.5 in 1979. Although both are 28 footers, the 8.5 is a nicer looking boat... The Tanzer 8.5 looks like a sleeker version of the Tanzer 26, and some of its cabin cushions and other components are interchangeable with the 26 foot model. Nevertheless, the 8.5 is a much larger boat inside and out, and comes with wide side decks and an inboard diesel engine. Its owners report that is also a fairly fast boat."[4]
See also
Similar sailboats
References
- Browning, Randy (2016). "Tanzer 8.5 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for Tanzer 8.5". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- Browning, Randy (2016). "Tanzer Industries Ltd, 1966-1986". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- McGoldrick, Michael (2018). "Tanzer 8.5". Sail Quest. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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