Tanzer 8.5
Development
DesignerJohann Tanzer
LocationCanada
Year1978
Builder(s)Tanzer Industries
NameTanzer 8.5
Boat
CrewTwo
Draft4.33 ft (1.32 m)
Hull
TypeMasthead sloop
ConstructionFibreglass
LOA27.92 ft (8.51 m)
LWL23.75 ft (7.24 m)
Beam9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefixed conventional fin keel
Rig
Sails
Mainsail area132.75 sq ft (12.333 m2)
Jib/genoa area205.90 sq ft (19.129 m2)
Total sail area338.65 sq ft (31.462 m2)
Racing
PHRF201 (average)

The Tanzer 8.5 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Johann Tanzer and first built in 1978.[1][2][3][4]

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][4][5]

Design

Tanzer 8.5 sailing with genoa only
Tanzer 8.5

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][4]

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][4]

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][4]

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."[6]

See also

Tanzer 8.5

Similar sailboats

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Browning, Randy (2016). "Tanzer 8.5 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for Tanzer 8.5". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  3. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Johann Tanzer 1927 - 2016". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Tanzer 8.5". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  5. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Tanzer Industries Ltd. 1966 - 1986". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  6. ↑ McGoldrick, Michael (2018). "Tanzer 8.5". Sail Quest. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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