Albin Express
Description
The Albin Express is a timeless Swedish-designed fractional-rigged sloop sailboat, renowned as a fast cruiser-racer from the late 1970s. Conceived by acclaimed naval architect Peter Norlin as a half-ton IOR racer, its prototype secured victory in the 1977 Half Ton Cup, blending exhilarating performance with practical overnight accommodations. Produced by Albin Marine in Kristinehamn, Sweden, from 1978 to 1985, approximately 1,000 units were built, establishing it as a staple in Scandinavian club racing and coastal cruising. This lightweight, low-aspect design features a fin keel and spade rudder for agile handling, excelling in light to moderate winds while offering stability in breezes up to 25 knots.
Construction Details
| Designer | Peter Norlin |
|---|---|
| Builder | Albin Marine |
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.500 ft |
| LWL | 21.580 ft |
| Beam | 8.200 ft |
| Displacement | 3968 lb |
| Ballast | 1764 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.750 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28.92 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10 ft |
| p | 31.25 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.92 ft | 10 ft | 31.25 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.25 ft - (9525 mm) |
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.53 ft - (9915 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.77 ft - (9988 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 177.74 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24.48 ft - (7462 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.43 ft - (4093 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.98 ft - (6395 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 140.78 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.3 ft - (4968 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.2 ft - (8291 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 218.02 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.74 ft - (8150 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 359.74 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 445 ft² |
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