The Ohlson 88 is a 28.87ft masthead sloop designed by Einar Ohlson and built in fiberglass by Malö Yachts (SWE) between 1970 and 1972.
250 units have been built.
The Ohlson 88 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Ohlson 88 | ||
| Length | 28.87 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.35 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.12 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.28 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.88 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 257.92 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.56 | ||
| Capsize | 1.88 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.95 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.12 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7937 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3086 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 354 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 207.16 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 146.64 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36.09 ft | ||
| J | 11.48 ft | ||
| P | 30.84 ft | ||
| E | 9.51 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 12 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Malö Yachts (SWE) | ||
| Designer | Einar Ohlson | ||
| First built | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 1972 | ||
| Number built | 250 |