Albin Marine Cirrus 7.8

Sailboat 25′ 7″ Since 1979

Overview

Builder
Albin Marine
Model
Cirrus 7.8
Type
Sailboat
Built
1979–1984
Designer
Peter Norlin
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
25′ 7″ (7.80 m)
Waterline length
21′ 10″ (6.64 m)
Beam
9′ 1″ (2.77 m)
Displacement
5,181 lb (2,350 kg)
Ballast
2,094 lb (950 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
292 sq ft (27.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
30′ 6″ (9.30 m)
J (foretriangle base)
9′ 4″ (2.85 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 2″ (9.50 m)
E (mainsail foot)
8′ 10″ (2.70 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.6

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

Displacement / length
223

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
2.10

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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