8M ONE DESIGN
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26.25 ft |
| LWL | 22.93 ft |
| Beam | 8.17 ft |
| Draft | 5.58 ft/ 2.62 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,425 lb |
| Ballast | 925.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 275.56 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 62.43 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 613.54 sq ft |
About the 8M ONE DESIGN
Over a hundred were made, first in Slovenia by Drago Vouk and later in Hungary. The boats were sold in different countries through different brands (e.g., as Sunbeam 8m OD in German speaking countries; Sigma 8m OD in the UK; Shipman 8m OD in Denmark and Sweden) but were identical and could sail in one-design races together. Sail area reported above is main + 115% Genoa. Sail area: Mainsail: 25.6m2/275 sqft Genoa (115%): 16.4m2 /176 sqft Jib (85%): 13.2 sqm /142 sqft storm jib: 5.80m2/62 sqft 7/8 Spinnaker: 57.0m2 /614 sqft MH Spinnaker: 94.0m2 / 1012 sqft
Designed by J&J Yacht Design/Doug Peterson and built by Shipman (HUN) in 1993, the 8M One Design is a lightweight, high-performance fractional sloop. With a displacement of 2425.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 89.79, it prioritizes speed and agility over heavy displacement comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideal for club racers and coastal day-sailers who value high SA/D ratio (40.17) performance and easy handling. Its fractional rig and moderate beam (8.17 ft) make it suitable for single-handers or small crews seeking competitive one-design racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.44 but very light displacement (2425.0 lb) and a comfort ratio of 9.54, this boat is not suited for serious bluewater cruising. Its design emphasizes coastal racing and day sailing rather than offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Laser 28 and other late-90s fractional sloop racers like the J/24, sharing similar fractional rig configurations and focus on planing hull dynamics. These boats appeal to the same demographic seeking affordable, high-performance racing platforms.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.9 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| 60° | 4.1 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 75° | 4.3 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| 90° | 4.1 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| 110° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| 120° | 3.8 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 10.3 | 10.9 |
| 135° | 3.3 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 11.1 | 13.5 |
| 150° | 2.7 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 9.6 | 12.6 |
| Beat VMG | 2.5 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Run VMG | 2.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 8.4 | 10.9 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the 8M ONE DESIGN, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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