Albin Marine Express

Sailboat 25′ 6″ Since 1978

Overview

Builder
Albin Marine
Model
Express
Type
Sailboat
Built
1978–1985
Designer
Peter Norlin
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
25′ 6″ (7.77 m)
Waterline length
21′ 7″ (6.58 m)
Beam
8′ 2″ (2.50 m)
Displacement
3,968 lb (1,800 kg)
Ballast
1,764 lb (800 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
331 sq ft (30.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
29′ 2″ (8.90 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ (3.05 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 2″ (9.50 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ (3.35 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.1

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

Displacement / length
176

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

Ballast ratio
44%

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

Capsize screening
2.07

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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