Ohlson 8.8
Solid, comfortable cruiser
- Boat REF# · 263551
- Length · 28'10"
- Year · 1972
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin and Bulb
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 18hp, Volvo Penta (2002)
- Lying · Essex
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Extra Details
| Designer | Einar Ohlson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Broderna Ohlson AB in Sweden |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 7.7 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 33.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 18hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta (2002) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade, fixed. |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.3 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
New prop and new cutlass bearing 2017.
Dimensions
| Length | 28'10" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 23'11" |
| Beam | 9'4" |
| Draft Min | 5'1" |
| Draft Max | 5'1" |
| Displacement | 7,146.4lbs |
| Headroom | 6'2" |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Dyform standing rigging (2017)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Jeckells - roller boom (2010) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Jeckells - Furling (2010) |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
| Cruising Chute () |
Sails in good condition (see photos)
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power Sterling battery charger
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin and Bulb |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
New keel bolts.
All exposed interior surfaces insulated with 15mm, closed-cell foam, creating an insulation barrier reducing, sound and internal condensation.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Jabsco sea toilet
Paraffin Samphire sea stove.
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Jabsco sea toilet
Paraffin Samphire sea stove.
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Bimini | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
4 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Danforth 15kg)
98'5" of chain
dinghy (2008)
(Hard Dinghy)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Swim ladder |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
I x automatic bilge pump.
Broker's Comments
These fine Scandinavian designed and built boats are suitable for both racing and cruising and their seaworthy abilities provide for coastal and blue water passages. The build quality is characteristic of this generation of boats, heavily laid GRP and a solid deck to hull construction.
This version has been well cared for by the current owner, including the sails, engine and overall upkeep inside and out. The interior is comfortable, with good headroom, space in the galley and a comfortable saloon. This boat also benefits from a very efficient cabin heater, separate forward cabin and heads. The hull has recently benefited from 5 coats of West's epoxy and the standing rigging was replaced in 2017 with Dyform.
When I visited the boat, I was impressed by its upkeep, upgrades, sturdiness and internal accommodation. This boat has a lot to offer at a a competitive price, including single-handed or family cruising, in comfort and safety.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Open to reasonable offers.