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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Johann Tanzer |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1978 |
| Builder | Tanzer Industries |
| Name | Tanzer 8.5 |
| Boat | |
| Crew | Two |
| Draft | 4.33 ft (1.32 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | Fibreglass |
| 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 |
| Rig | |
| 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) |
TheTanzer 8.5 is a Canadiansailboat, that was designed byJohann Tanzer and first built in 1978.[1][2][3][4]
The boat was built byTanzer Industries Limited inDorion, Quebec. The company entered bankruptcy in 1986 and production had ended by then.[1][2][4][5]
The Tanzer 8.5 is a small recreationalkeelboat, built predominantly offibreglass, with wood trim. It has amastheadsloop rig, a transom-hungrudder and a fixed finkeel. 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-madeYanmardiesel 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 aPHRF racing average handicap of 201 with a high of 192 and low of 234. It has ahull speed of 6.53 kn (12.09 km/h).[2][4]
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]
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