OFFSHORE 8 METER

OFFSHORE 8 METER
OFFSHORE 8 METER

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 26.25 ft
LWL: 23.28 ft
S.A. (reported): 220.00 ft²
Beam: 7.87 ft
Displacement: 6,175.00 lb
Ballast: 2,250.00 lb
Max Draft: 4.10 ft
Construction: FG
First Built: 1969
# Built: 130
Builder: Offshore Yachts Ltd. (UK)
Designer: Van de Stadt

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 10.49
Bal. / Displ.: 36.44
Disp: / Len: 218.49
Comfort Ratio: 25.28
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.72
Hull Speed: 6.47 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 654.64 pounds/inch

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Designers: E. G. Van de Stadt
Builders: Offshore Yachts Ltd. (UK)
Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK)
Associations: Offshore Yachts Class Owners Assoc. (UK)
Related Sailboats: BRIES
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Notes

Originally called the BRIES (VDS #167) and built in the Netherlands (1968).
Hulls for this English version were molded by Tyler Boat Co. and finished by Offshore Yachts Ltd.
Thanks to OFFSHORE 8M owner 'maduza' for providing corrections.