Albin Accent 26
Description
The Albin Accent 26 (also known as the Accent 26 or Shipman Accent) is a classic Swedish-designed cruiser-racer sailboat from the 1970s, blending competitive performance with practical cruising capabilities. Designed by renowned naval architect Peter Norlin as an IOR quarter-tonner, its prototype won the 1974 World 1/4 Ton Championships. Built primarily by Shipman Marine in Denmark and Albin Marine in Sweden between 1975 and 1980, over 760 units were produced, making it a popular choice in Scandinavia and beyond. This masthead sloop features a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, offering responsive handling for racing while providing enough stability and interior space for weekend cruising or family outings. It's celebrated for its seaworthiness, simple rigging, and timeless lines.
Construction Details
| Designer | Peter Norlin |
|---|---|
| Builder | Albin Marine |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 26.410 ft |
| LWL | 20.510 ft |
| Beam | 9.090 ft |
| Displacement | 5512 lb |
| Ballast | 1962 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.050 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.80 ft |
| p | 28.60 ft |
| e | 7.90 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 ft | 9.80 ft | 28.60 ft | 7.90 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28.6 ft - (8717 mm) |
| Foot | * 7.9 ft - (2408 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.24 ft - (8912 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.4 ft - (8961 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 116.47 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.54 ft - (8394 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.83 ft - (3911 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.19 ft - (7373 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.27 ft - (3435 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 155.16 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.7 ft - (9967 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.7 ft - (4785 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.91 ft - (9421 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.7 ft - (4481 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 240.37 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.7 ft - (9967 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.17 ft - (4929 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.08 ft - (9168 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 396.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 32.7 ft - (9967 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 17.64 ft - (5377 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.64 ft - (5377 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 490 ft² |
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