Aloha 8.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

28' · 8.53 m

Displ.

6,750 lbs · 3,062 kg

First year

1983

The Aloha 8.5 represents a refined chapter in the history of Ouyang Boat Works, serving as the modernized successor to the earlier Aloha 28. Introduced in 1983, this 28foot pocket cruiser was designed by the prolific naval architect Edward S. Brewer (Ted Brewer), who sought to improve upon the aesthetics and functional layout of his previous designs for the Whitbybased builder. While many manufacturers in the early 1980s were moving toward lighter, more performanceoriented hulls, Ouyang maintained its commitment to heavyduty fiberglass construction and a "yachtlike" interior finish. The Aloha 8.5 is distinguished from its predecessor by its updated coachroof profile and a more contemporary interior arrangement, bridging the gap between a traditional weekend sailor and a capable coastal voyager. Its heritage is deeply Canadian, designed specifically to handle the short, steep chops of the Great Lakes while providing enough thermal insulation and interior warmth for northern cruising seasons.