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ALBIN 7.8

Built by Albin Marine (SWE) • Designed by Peter Norlin
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ALBIN 7.8 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1979
Last Built: 1984

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 7.80 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 6.65 m
Beam: 2.76 m
Draft (Max): 1.49 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 2,350 kg
Ballast: 950 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 13.25 m²
Mainsail Area: 12.83 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 26.08 m²
Sail Area (reported): 23.04 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 9.30 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 2.85 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 9.50 m
E (Boom Length): 2.70 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Volvo Penta
Engine Type: Diesel

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.26 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 14.75
SA/Displacement (Reported): 13.29
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 40.42%
Displacement/Length: 222.64
Comfort Ratio: 18.52
Capsize Screening: 2.10
S-Number: 2.23

Notes

Also known as the ALBIN CIRRUS, or CIRRUS 7.8.