Albin 57
Description
The Albin 57 is a compact Swedish trailerable sailboat designed for coastal cruising and day sailing, with a nod to racing heritage. Penned by naval architect Rolf Magnusson, it was produced by Albin Marine in Kristinehamn, Sweden, from 1977 to 1981, with around 400 units built. This fractional-rigged sloop features a swing keel for versatility in shallow waters, making it ideal for inland lakes, rivers, or sheltered coastal areas. Its lightweight construction and responsive handling earned it popularity in Scandinavian club racing, where it supported organized events via the now-defunct Albin 57 Owners Association. Owners value its ease of trailering (under 2,000 lbs. displacement), simple maintenance, and stable platform for beginners or families.
Construction Details
| Designer | Rolf Magnusson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Albin Marine |
| Length | 19.000 ft |
| LOA | 18.830 ft |
| LWL | 16.400 ft |
| Beam | 7.910 ft |
| Displacement | 1764 lb |
| Ballast | 562 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.260 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.970 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 21.82 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7.38 ft |
| p | 21.98 ft |
| e | 7.87 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.82 ft | 7.38 ft | 21.98 ft | 7.87 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
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