Albin Marine Delta 31
Sailboat
30′ 8″
Since 1983
Overview
- Builder
- Albin Marine
- Model
- Delta 31
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1983–1986
- Designer
- Peter Norlin
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 30′ 8″ (9.36 m)
- Waterline length
- 24′ 11″ (7.59 m)
- Beam
- 10′ (3.05 m)
- Displacement
- 8,598 lb (3,900 kg)
- Ballast
- 3,505 lb (1,590 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 455 sq ft (42.3 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 36′ 1″ (11.00 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 11′ 2″ (3.40 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 37′ 9″ (11.50 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 12′ 6″ (3.80 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 17.4
- Displacement / length
- 249
- Ballast ratio
- 41%
- Capsize screening
- 1.95
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
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.