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Accent 26 Albin
Designer: Peter Norlin  ·  Builder: Shipman Marine/Albin  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Accent 26 Albin

With limited documentation available, the Accent 26 represents one of Albin's ventures into the small sailboat market during their active production years. This Swedish manufacturer, better known for their motor yachts and larger sailing vessels, applied their Scandinavian design sensibilities to create a compact cruiser suitable for coastal waters and weekend adventures. At 26 feet, this sailboat falls into the popular small cruiser category, offering a balance between manageable size and livable accommodation. The Accent 26 likely features the practical layout and solid construction techniques that characterized Albin's broader fleet during this era. Swedish boatbuilders of this period were known for their attention to seaworthiness and functional design, prioritizing safety and comfort over racing performance. The boat appears designed primarily for coastal cruising and day sailing, with accommodations suitable for short-term cruising adventures. While specific performance characteristics remain undocumented, the Accent 26 would have been engineered to provide stable, predictable handling typical of European coastal cruisers. For prospective buyers, this represents an opportunity to acquire a boat from a respected manufacturer, though thorough inspection would be essential given the limited available documentation about this particular model's specifications and production history.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.41 ft / 8.05 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.51 ft / 6.25 m
Beam 9.09 ft / 2.77 m
Max Draft 5.05 ft / 1.54 m
Displacement 5,512.00 lb / 2,500 kg
Ballast 1,962.00 lb / 890 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 280.00 ft² / 26.01 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Peter Norlin
Builder Shipman Marine/Albin
First Built 1975
Last Built 1980
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
14.4
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
20.21
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.06
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.07
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.64
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 666.16
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 32.81
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.84
P (Mainsail Luff) 28.87
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.2
SA Fore 161.43
SA Main 118.37
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Accent 26 Albin ★
26.4 ft
Allegro 27
26.4 ft
Marieholm 26
26.3 ft
Py 26 Paceship
26.3 ft
LWL
Accent 26 Albin ★
20.5 ft
Allegro 27
24.0 ft
Marieholm 26
20.2 ft
Py 26 Paceship
22.5 ft
Beam
Accent 26 Albin ★
9.1 ft
Allegro 27
9.1 ft
Marieholm 26
7.2 ft
Py 26 Paceship
9.5 ft
Displacement
Accent 26 Albin ★
5 lbs
Allegro 27
6 lbs
Marieholm 26
5 lbs
Py 26 Paceship
6 lbs
Ballast
Accent 26 Albin ★
1 lbs
Allegro 27
2 lbs
Marieholm 26
2 lbs
Py 26 Paceship
2 lbs
Sail Area
Accent 26 Albin ★
280 sq ft
Allegro 27
323 sq ft
Marieholm 26
291 sq ft
Py 26 Paceship
339 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Accent 26 Albin ★
14.4
Allegro 27
14.9
Marieholm 26
15.0
Py 26 Paceship
16.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Accent 26 Albin ★
Allegro 27
44.1 %
Marieholm 26
Py 26 Paceship
36.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Accent 26 Albin ★
20.2
Allegro 27
21.6
Marieholm 26
27.8
Py 26 Paceship
19.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Accent 26 Albin ★
2.06
Allegro 27
1.94
Marieholm 26
1.64
Py 26 Paceship
2.09
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Accent 26 Albin ★
Allegro 27
209
Marieholm 26
Py 26 Paceship
235
Hull Speed
Accent 26 Albin ★
6.1 kts
Allegro 27
6.6 kts
Marieholm 26
6.0 kts
Py 26 Paceship
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Accent 26 Albin ★
1.6
Allegro 27
2.3
Marieholm 26
1.6
Py 26 Paceship
2.3
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