Albin Marine Vega 27

Sailboat 27′ 1″ Since 1965

Overview

Builder
Albin Marine
Model
Vega 27
Type
Sailboat
Built
1965–1979
Designer
Per Brohall
Hull
Fin Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
27′ 1″ (8.26 m)
Waterline length
23′ (7.01 m)
Beam
8′ 1″ (2.47 m)
Displacement
5,070 lb (2,300 kg)
Ballast
2,017 lb (915 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
308 sq ft (28.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
30′ 10″ (9.39 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 2″ (3.10 m)
P (mainsail luff)
25′ 11″ (7.90 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 10″ (3.30 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.7

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

Displacement / length
186

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
1.89

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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