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Albin 78
Designer: Peter Norlin  ·  Builder: Albin Marine (Swe)  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Albin 78

With limited documentation available, the Albin 78 represents one of the more elusive entries in Albin Marine's sailboat lineup. This Swedish-built vessel emerges from a shipyard renowned for producing practical, seaworthy craft that prioritize functionality over flashiness, suggesting the 78 likely carries forward these traditional Albin characteristics. Based on Albin's established design philosophy throughout their production years, this model would typically feature robust Scandinavian construction methods, emphasizing durability and reliability over cutting-edge performance. The Swedish manufacturer consistently focused on creating vessels suitable for Northern European sailing conditions, which translates to boats capable of handling challenging weather and seas. Given Albin's general market positioning, the 78 would most likely appeal to cruising sailors seeking a dependable platform for coastal and potentially offshore passages. The limited available information suggests this model may have had a relatively short production run or served a specialized market niche, making it an uncommon sight in today's used boat market. Prospective buyers should expect typical Albin traits including solid construction, practical layouts, and the kind of understated reliability that characterized Swedish boatbuilding during the company's active years.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.59 ft / 7.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.82 ft / 6.65 m
Beam 9.06 ft / 2.76 m
Max Draft 4.89 ft / 1.49 m
Displacement 5,181.00 lb / 2,350 kg
Ballast 2,094.00 lb / 950 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Peter Norlin
Builder Albin Marine (SWE)
First Built 1979
Last Built 1984
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
40.42
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
222.64
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. 4.24 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 13.29
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.35 ft / 2.85 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 248.00 ft² / 23.04 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo Penta
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Albin 78 ★
25.6 ft
Albin Express
25.5 ft
Delanta 78 Dehler
25.6 ft
Hunter 26
25.6 ft
LWL
Albin 78 ★
21.8 ft
Albin Express
21.6 ft
Delanta 78 Dehler
20.0 ft
Hunter 26
22.0 ft
Beam
Albin 78 ★
9.1 ft
Albin Express
8.2 ft
Delanta 78 Dehler
8.1 ft
Hunter 26
8.8 ft
Displacement
Albin 78 ★
5 lbs
Albin Express
3 lbs
Delanta 78 Dehler
3 lbs
Hunter 26
4 lbs
Ballast
Albin 78 ★
2 lbs
Albin Express
1 lbs
Delanta 78 Dehler
1 lbs
Hunter 26
1 lbs
Sail Area
Albin 78 ★
Albin Express
317 sq ft
Delanta 78 Dehler
337 sq ft
Hunter 26
268 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Albin 78 ★
Albin Express
174 s/nm
Delanta 78 Dehler
Hunter 26
213 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Albin 78 ★
Albin Express
20.3
Delanta 78 Dehler
22.5
Hunter 26
14.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Albin 78 ★
40.4 %
Albin Express
44.5 %
Delanta 78 Dehler
Hunter 26
38.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Albin 78 ★
Albin Express
16.3
Delanta 78 Dehler
16.4
Hunter 26
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Albin 78 ★
Albin Express
2.07
Delanta 78 Dehler
2.10
Hunter 26
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Albin 78 ★
222
Albin Express
176
Delanta 78 Dehler
Hunter 26
205
Hull Speed
Albin 78 ★
Albin Express
6.2 kts
Delanta 78 Dehler
6.0 kts
Hunter 26
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