Albin Marine 57

Sailboat 18′ 10″ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Albin Marine
Model
57
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977–1981
Designer
Rolf Magnusson
Hull
Swing Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
18′ 10″ (5.73 m)
Waterline length
16′ 5″ (5.00 m)
Beam
7′ 11″ (2.41 m)
Draft
2′ (0.61 m)
Displacement
1,764 lb (800 kg)
Ballast
562 lb (255 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
174 sq ft (16.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
21′ 10″ (6.65 m)
J (foretriangle base)
7′ 5″ (2.25 m)
P (mainsail luff)
22′ (6.70 m)
E (mainsail foot)
7′ 10″ (2.40 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
179

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

Ballast ratio
32%

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

Capsize screening
2.62

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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

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