Alpa a8
5 / 53 - score 77%
The Alpa a8 is a 26.25ft masthead sloop designed by John H. Illingworth and built in fiberglass by Alpa Yachts (ITA) since 1974.
The Alpa a8 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 69%
| Model | Alpa a8 | ||
| Length | 26.25 ft (48%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Beam | 8.07 ft (90%) | the closest to 8 ft | |
| Draft | 4.27 ft | ||
| Country | Italy (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 78%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.54 (84%) | the closest to 15.30 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 257.98 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.25 (73%) | the closest to 19.71 | |
| Capsize | 1.94 |
Hull 92%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.01 ft (92%) | the closest to 20.17 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.27 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4630 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.99 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 269 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 15 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 13 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 26 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alpa Yachts (ITA) | ||
| Designer | John H. Illingworth | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |