Albin 79
4 / 113 - score 76%
The Albin 79 is a 25.92ft masthead sloop designed by Rolf Magnusson and built in fiberglass by Albin Marine between 1974 and 1977.
250 units have been built.
The Albin 79 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 65%
| Model | Albin 79 | ||
| Length | 25.92 ft (59%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Beam | 8.75 ft (71%) | the closest to 8.50 ft | |
| Draft | 4.58 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 86%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.07 (84%) | the closest to 16.33 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 39.36 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 234.38 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.58 (89%) | the closest to 16.77 | |
| Capsize | 2.17 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1653 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.99 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 261 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 156.52 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 104.26 sq.ft | ||
| I | 30.78 ft | ||
| J | 10.17 ft | ||
| P | 26.63 ft | ||
| E | 7.83 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 10 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 1 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Albin Marine | ||
| Designer | Rolf Magnusson | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1977 | ||
| Number built | 250 |
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