Albatros 580

Sailboat 19′ Since 1960

Overview

Model
Albatros 580
Type
Sailboat
Built
1960 on
Designer
Ernst Lehfeld
Hull
Fin Keel w/bulb
Hull material
Wood/FG
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
19′ (5.79 m)
Waterline length
17′ 5″ (5.30 m)
Beam
6′ 2″ (1.89 m)
Displacement
836 lb (379 kg)
Ballast
176 lb (80 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
71

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
21%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.63

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Wood/FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.