Albin Alpha 29
Description
The Albin Alpha 29 is a Swedish fractional-rigged sloop sailboat designed as a versatile coastal cruiser-racer, blending performance with family-friendly comfort. Created by the legendary naval architect Peter Norlin, it was produced by Albin Marine in Kristinehamn, Sweden, from 1984 to 1991, with approximately 200 units built. This fin-keel model features a sleek hull for responsive handling, making it ideal for club racing, weekend getaways, or short coastal passages. Owners rave about its stiffness, upwind pointing ability, and seaworthiness, while the spacious interior accommodates families comfortably.
Construction Details
| Designer | Peter Norlin |
|---|---|
| Builder | Albin Marine AB |
| Length | 29.000 ft |
| LOA | 29.360 ft |
| LWL | 23.620 ft |
| Beam | 9.320 ft |
| Displacement | 7275 lb |
| Ballast | 3042 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.410 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.70 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.80 ft |
| p | 37 ft |
| e | 11.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.70 ft | 10.80 ft | 37 ft | 11.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.83 ft - (3606 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.34 ft - (11686 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.45 ft - (11720 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 225.582 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.84 ft - (9095 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.14 ft - (7967 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.42 ft - (3786 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 185.33 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.44 ft - (10802 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.33 ft - (5282 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.47 ft - (10202 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 287.08 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.44 ft - (10802 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.82 ft - (5432 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.6 ft - (9936 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 473.66 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 35.44 ft - (10802 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.44 ft - (5925 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.44 ft - (5925 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 586 ft² |
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