Albin express
5 / 41 - score 69%
The Albin express is a 25.5ft fractional sloop designed by Peter Norlin and built in fiberglass by Albin Marine between 1978 and 1985.
1100 units have been built.
The Albin express is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 70%
| Model | Albin express | ||
| Length | 25.50 ft (96%) | the closest to 25.59 ft | |
| Beam | 8.20 ft (44%) | the closest to 8.68 ft | |
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 54%
| Sail area / displ. | 20.32 (35%) | the closest to 21.72 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 44.46 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 176.27 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.34 (72%) | the closest to 16.77 | |
| Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull 96%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.58 ft (96%) | the closest to 21.65 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3968 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1764 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.22 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 317 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 39 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 146.15 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 171.28 sq.ft | ||
| I | 29.20 ft | ||
| J | 10.01 ft | ||
| P | 31.17 ft | ||
| E | 10.99 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 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 | Peter Norlin | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 1100 |
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