WINNER 8
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26.25 ft |
| LWL | 23.95 ft |
| Beam | 9.35 ft |
| Draft | 3.28 ft |
| Displacement | 5,291 lb |
| Ballast | 2,204.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
About the WINNER 8
Dual transom hung rudders. Optional 14 hp Yanmar Performance package: - Draft 1.5m / 4.92ft - Ballast 900 kg / 1,984 lbs - Displacement 2,300 kg / 5,071 lbs - SA 45 m² / 484 ft²
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 certificates)
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° | 3.2 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 60° | 3.4 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| 75° | 3.5 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| 90° | 3.8 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| 110° | 3.9 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| 120° | 3.7 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| 135° | 3.3 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| 150° | 2.7 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Beat VMG | 2.0 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Run VMG | 2.4 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.3 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
11 listings · boat years 1982–2024 · median $8,112,900
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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