Albin 78
12 / 119 - score 70%
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 76%
| Model | Albin 78 | ||
| Length | 25.59 ft (76%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Beam | 9.06 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.89 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 60%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.04 (53%) | the closest to 15.78 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 40.42 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 222.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.52 (68%) | the closest to 19.14 | |
| Capsize | 2.10 |
Hull 84%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.82 ft (84%) | the closest to 22.17 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.89 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5181 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2094 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.26 knots |
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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 | ?? |