Albin 79

10 / 100 - score 68%

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 reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good 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 40%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	20 ft (40%)	the closest to 21.25 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