Albin 78
12 / 77 - score 67%
The Albin 78 is a 25.59ft fractional sloop designed by Peter Norlin and built in fiberglass by Albin Marine between 1979 and 1984.
The Albin 78 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 71%
Model | Albin 78 | ||
Length | 25.59 ft (71%) | the closest to 24.92 ft | |
Beam | 9.06 ft | ||
Draft | 4.89 ft | ||
Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 70%
Sail area / displ. | 15.04 (82%) | the closest to 14.77 | |
Ballast / displ. | 40.42 % | ||
Displ. / length | 222.64 | ||
Comfort ratio | 18.52 (58%) | the closest to 19.33 | |
Capsize | 2.10 |
Hull 59%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 21.82 ft (59%) | the closest to 21 ft | |
Maximum draft | 4.89 ft | ||
Displacement | 5181 lbs | ||
Ballast | 2094 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.26 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 248 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 142.63 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 138.08 sq.ft | ||
I | 30.51 ft | ||
J | 9.35 ft | ||
P | 31.17 ft | ||
E | 8.86 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 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 | Albin Marine | ||
Designer | Peter Norlin | ||
First built | 1979 | ||
Last built | 1984 | ||
Number built | 0 | ?? |