Karlskrona / Albin Marine Albin Viggen 23

Sailboat 23′ 4″ Since 1966

Overview

Builder
Karlskrona / Albin Marine
Model
Albin Viggen 23
Type
Sailboat
Built
1966–1977
Designer
Per Brohäll
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
23′ 4″ (7.10 m)
Waterline length
19′ 8″ (6.00 m)
Beam
7′ 5″ (2.26 m)
Displacement
3,086 lb (1,400 kg)
Ballast
1,323 lb (600 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
197 sq ft (18.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
27′ 4″ (8.33 m)
J (foretriangle base)
6′ 7″ (2.00 m)
P (mainsail luff)
22′ 6″ (6.86 m)
E (mainsail foot)
8′ 10″ (2.70 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.9

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

Displacement / length
180

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

Ballast ratio
43%

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

Capsize screening
2.03

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.