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Winner 8
Designer: Cees Van Tongeren/Van De Stadt Design  ·  Builder: Winner Yachts  ·  First built: 2014
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About the Winner 8

Designed as a compact and capable keelboat, the Winner 8 has earned a following among sailors who appreciate a well-balanced hull suited to both club racing and relaxed coastal sailing. Its relatively modest size makes it accessible to small crews, while still offering enough performance to keep competitive sailors engaged on the racecourse. Though detailed specifications are limited, the Winner 8 is generally regarded as a responsive and manageable boat, rewarding good sail trim and tactical awareness rather than raw horsepower. This makes it a strong candidate for sailors looking to develop their skills without the complexity and expense of a larger racing yacht. Its size and handling characteristics also lend themselves well to day sailing and weekend coastal cruising, offering versatility that appeals to a broad range of sailors. Whether you're looking for an entry point into keelboat racing or simply a fun and lively daysailer for sheltered coastal waters, the Winner 8 presents an appealing option worth investigating further. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek out class associations and owner communities for the most current insights.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.25 ft / 8.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.95 ft / 7.30 m
Beam 9.35 ft / 2.85 m
Max Draft 3.28 ft / 1.00 m
Displacement 5,291.00 lb / 2,400 kg
Ballast 2,205.00 lb / 1,000 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 430.56 ft² / 40.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb and transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Cees van Tongeren/Van de Stadt Design
Builder Winner Yachts
First Built 2014
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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
22.75
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
16.9
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
2.15
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. 6.56
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. 800.14
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