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Aloha 82
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Ouyang Boat Works (Can)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Aloha 82

Designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry and built by Ouyang Boat Works in Canada starting in 1980, this 26-footer represents a thoughtful approach to compact cruising. Perry's signature style shines through in the boat's balanced proportions and seaworthy hull form, delivering both performance and comfort in a manageable package. The Aloha 82's fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides responsive handling and good upwind performance, while the fractional sloop rig offers excellent sail control and manageable sail handling for a small crew. With a displacement of 5,200 pounds and 2,000 pounds of ballast, she strikes a reasonable balance between stability and performance, making her well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing. The boat's comfort ratio of 17.01 indicates a relatively stiff, performance-oriented design that won't be overly harsh in a seaway, while the capsize screening formula of 2.2 suggests reasonable offshore capability for her size. Her 6.31-knot hull speed and sail area to displacement ratio of 17.38 point to spirited sailing characteristics that should satisfy both cruising sailors and those seeking occasional club racing opportunities. This Perry design offers quality construction and proven seaworthiness in an accessible size.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.75 ft / 8.15 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.19 ft / 6.76 m
Beam 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
Max Draft 4.33 ft / 1.32 m
Displacement 5,200.00 lb / 2,359 kg
Ballast 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 325.00 ft² / 30.19 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Ouyang Boat Works (CAN)
First Built 1980
Associations Aloha Owners
Related Sailboats ["Catalina 27" · "Tanzer 27" · "Aloha 271" · "Edel 820" · "Tartan Pride 270"]
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.38
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 38.46
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 212.46
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 17.01
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.2
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.31 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.69
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 753.23 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 18.17
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.75 ft / 3.28 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 31.75 ft / 9.68 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.25 ft / 3.43 m
SA Fore 161.25 ft² / 14.98 m²
SA Main 178.59 ft² / 16.59 m²
SA Total (100%) 339.84 ft² / 31.57 m²
Est. Forestay Length 31.87 ft / 9.71 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make BMW, Volvo or Westerbeke
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 12 gals / 45 L
Water Capacity 14 gals / 53 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Aloha 82 ★
26.8 ft
Aloha 271
26.8 ft
Edel 820
26.9 ft
Tanzer 27
26.6 ft
LWL
Aloha 82 ★
22.2 ft
Aloha 271
22.5 ft
Edel 820
22.5 ft
Tanzer 27
22.5 ft
Beam
Aloha 82 ★
9.5 ft
Aloha 271
9.4 ft
Edel 820
9.7 ft
Tanzer 27
9.5 ft
Displacement
Aloha 82 ★
5 lbs
Aloha 271
5 lbs
Edel 820
7 lbs
Tanzer 27
6 lbs
Ballast
Aloha 82 ★
2 lbs
Aloha 271
2 lbs
Edel 820
2 lbs
Tanzer 27
2 lbs
Sail Area
Aloha 82 ★
325 sq ft
Aloha 271
343 sq ft
Edel 820
386 sq ft
Tanzer 27
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Aloha 82 ★
—
Aloha 271
—
Edel 820
195 s/nm
Tanzer 27
216 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Aloha 82 ★
17.4
Aloha 271
18.3
Edel 820
16.9
Tanzer 27
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Aloha 82 ★
38.5 %
Aloha 271
38.5 %
Edel 820
—
Tanzer 27
36.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Aloha 82 ★
17.0
Aloha 271
17.0
Edel 820
22.3
Tanzer 27
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Aloha 82 ★
2.20
Aloha 271
2.18
Edel 820
2.02
Tanzer 27
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Aloha 82 ★
212
Aloha 271
203
Edel 820
—
Tanzer 27
242
Hull Speed
Aloha 82 ★
6.3 kts
Aloha 271
6.4 kts
Edel 820
6.4 kts
Tanzer 27
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Aloha 82 ★
2.7
Aloha 271
2.8
Edel 820
1.9
Tanzer 27
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