1986 Aloha 8.5
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Designer
- Ted Brewer/robert Walstrom
- Fuel capacity
- 55 litres
- Cruising speed
- 9 kph
- Length waterline
- 7.47 metres
- Number of berths
- 3
- Tax / VAT status
- Not paid / Excluded
- Bris dinghy
- Full boat cover
- Good sail inventory
- 110 headsail on endless line furler
- Original main in serviceable condition
- Main with 2 reefing points
- Halyard leading aft
- Newer custom-made dodger with stainless steel frame and grab rails
- Clear forward isinglass
- Attachable sunshade
- Double lifelines
- Numerous opening hatches
- V-berth
- Enclosed head
- Hanging locker
- Newer toilet
- New black water tank and hoses
- Large salon with opposing settees
- Port settee converts to double bunk
- Bulkhead mounted table
- Galley aft with sink
- Large icebox
- Propane stove (offered in its stead)
- Cockpit with full-length settees and cushions
- Self-tailing primary winches
- Newer traveler
- Short tiller to stern mounted rudder
- Newer GPS plotter
Description
Stock #446479Video of this vessel available at www [dot] popsells [dot] com/view/446479ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!1986 Aloha 8.5 with Westerbeke diesel, Bris dinghy, full boat cover and more.The classic Ted Brewer-designed 1986 Aloha 8.5 cruising sloop is in nice condition. It is a Canadian-built traditional modified fin cruiser with an auxiliary Westerbeke diesel.The restored sloop has had most of the heavy work done and is ready to be enjoyed now while the remaining projects are completed as desired. The engine was seen to start easily and run well.Good sail inventory with good condition 110 headsail on endless line furler and original main in serviceable condition. The main has 2 reefing points and a halyard leading aft for easy single or short-handed sailing. The boat has a newer custom-made dodger with a stainless steel frame and grab rails. Clear forward isinglass and an attachable sunshade included - great when at anchor to increase onboard comfort. Double lifelines offer secure access getting around topsides.Below is large and open with numerous opening hatches. The layout is traditional with a forward cabin offering a V-berth and storage areas. Aft of that is an enclosed head to port with hanging locker to starboard. There is a newer toilet and a new black water tank and hoses.Further aft is a large salon with opposing settees (port converts to double bunk), bulkhead mounted table, galley aft with sink and large icebox. The stove has been removed and a propane one is offered in its stead. The boat offers large interior volume for the age and size of the boat.The cockpit is comfortable with full-length settees and cushions. Self-tailing primary winches are port and starboard with a newer traveler at the aft end of the cockpit. There is a short tiller to the stern mounted rudder. A newer GPS plotter is present on a mount at the front of the cockpit.Overall she presents well as a comfortable cruiser and is reported to perform well and handle comfortably in a wide variety of conditions. If you are looking to move up to a cruising sailboat with diesel for a minimal investment, this could be a great opportunity.While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.We have several more Bayliner, Maxum, Trophy, and Meridian vessels for sale. If you're in the Boston, Worcester, Providence, or Cambridge areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other sloop sailboat options we have locally that may meet your needs.You have questions? We have answers. Call us at 001 (469) 844-2628 to discuss this vessel today.
Owner's Comment
The boat is reported to be in good condition mechanically and cosmetically with numerous new features including a head, GPS Plotter, and stove. Seller also has a Bris dinghy that can be included.Buyers are encouraged to perform their own inspections to confirm the condition.
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