Albin Marine Alpha 29

Sailboat 29′ 5″ Since 1984

Overview

Builder
Albin Marine
Model
Alpha 29
Type
Sailboat
Built
1984–1991
Designer
Peter Norlin
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 5″ (8.96 m)
Waterline length
23′ 7″ (7.19 m)
Beam
9′ 4″ (2.83 m)
Displacement
7,275 lb (3,300 kg)
Ballast
3,042 lb (1,380 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
426 sq ft (39.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
34′ 11″ (10.64 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 10″ (3.30 m)
P (mainsail luff)
37′ 1″ (11.30 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 10″ (3.60 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.1

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

Displacement / length
247

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
1.92

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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

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