
The Buzz 8 is a true multi-function concept. It is an exciting inshore trailerable sports boat, and IRC-friendly offshore racer as well as a roomy and stable twighlighting and picnic boat.
The deck layout is very simple and clean, highlighted by the large self draining cockpit. One pair of winches serves all sheet, brace and halyard functions. The short overlap jib is sheeted 2:1 on pinstop tracks on the cabin top. The rig is a simple, twin swept spreader alloy section easily raised and lowered. The keel lifts quickly on a neat telescopic gantry for trailling or parking on the beach. A single point lifting strop allows even easier keel and boat lifting.
There is easy access to the pleasantly open and airy interior through the huge companionway and convenient steps provided by the keel box and supporting thwart. There is a double V-berth forward with provision for a toilet under and two over-length quarter berths. The galley and chart modules contain lockers above and below. The volume enclosed by the fore and aft bulkheads provide enough reserve buoyancy for unsinkability.
The universal impression of those having sailed the Buzz 8 is of a well mannered, sweet package with real sports boat performance and which is delightfully easy to sail at ten tenths.
| Designer |
Malcolm Runnalls, Fremantle, Australia. |
| Builder |
Buzzcats Thailand Co. Ltd. |
| Design Parameters |
A fast easily handled racing yacht with cruising capabilities |
| Length overall |
8.00 m |
| Beam |
2.50 m |
| Draft |
1.93/0.43 m lifting keel |
| Displacement |
1360 kgs |
| Ballast |
630 kgs |
| Sail Measurements |
| Main |
23.3 sqm |
| Headsail |
15.5 sqm |
| Spinnaker |
66.0 sqm |
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| IRC rating |
1.002 |
| SBR rating |
0.891 |
| Keel |
Galvanised steel fin and lead bulb, faired, painted and fitted |
| Rig |
Alloy fractional 2 spreader mast with spinnaker prod, spinnaker pole, halyards, Windex, boom and ss wire rigging. |
| Sails |
Cruising Dacron Mainsail with two reefs, Dacron #1 Jib and asymmetric spinnaker. Main, jib and spinnaker sheets. |
| Engine |
5bhp outboard engine with outboard bracket fitted. |
| Keel lift |
Telescopic alloy gantry with blocks and rope. |
| Accommodation |
One double V berth, plus two single berths |
| Steering |
Stainless steel tiller with alloy extension |
| Deck Running gear/fittings |
Harken carbo series blocks, racing winches, Spinlock clutches. |
| Finish |
White gelcoat, decks nonskid |
| Instruments |
Bulkhead compass |
| Hatch |
422mm dia. round Ginko hatch or builder's choice. |
| Safety items |
Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit, stanchions, wire life lines, Stainless steel anchor, 4m chain 40m rope rode. Compass. |
| Marina Dolly |
Galvanised steel Marina trolley |
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| Basic Boat: Baht 1,550,000 + VAT (US$ 38,750 Ex Factory) |
| Racing, cruising, electronics, electrical packages, road trailer and other options available |
| Specifications subject to change without notice. |
We can also supply and build any other Runnalls Design Boat
- 20' Sports Boat
- 26' One Design Trailer Sailer
- 31' Sports Boat
- 31' IRC Cruiser Racer
- 33' Cruising Yacht
- 36' Cruiser Racer
- 26' Lobster Boat
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- 36' Racing Yacht
- 38' Cruising Yacht
- 40' Racing Yacht
- 40' IRC Cruiser Racer
- 43' Deck Saloon Cruising Yacht
- 60' Fast Cruising Yacht
- 30' Picnic Boat
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For details please visit Runnalls Design.
Please contact us for further information.
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