OHLSON 8.8
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 28.87 ft |
| LWL | 23.95 ft |
| Beam | 9.35 ft |
| Draft | 5.12 ft |
| Displacement | 7,937 lb |
| Ballast | 2,645.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 36.09 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.48 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 30.84 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.51 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 365.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 207.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 352.2 sq ft |
Engine
| Volvo Penta | MD7A13 hpSee all 14 parts → |
About the OHLSON 8.8
The first 10 were built at a yard in Karlskronavarvet. Production then moved to the Malö Yard in Kungsviken where 55 were built. By 1975, production was moved to a shipyard in Svineviken on Orust. The first 50 boats had the Farymann engine. After that boats were delivered with a Volvo Penta MD7A 13 hp engine. Draft was increased to 1.72 m / 5.64 ft around 1975. Ballast: 1300kg / 2,866 lbs Not the same as the OHLSON 29/WINGA 29.
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° | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| 60° | 2.7 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 75° | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| 90° | 3.2 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| 110° | 3.4 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| 120° | 3.1 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| 135° | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| 150° | 2.4 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Beat VMG | 1.6 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Run VMG | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
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Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 28.87ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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