Albin 7.9 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 30.78 | 9.38 |
| J | 10.17 | 3.10 |
| P | 26.63 | 8.12 |
| E | 7.83 | 2.39 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 30.78 | 9.38 |
| JSP | 10.17 | 3.10 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 10.2 | 3.1 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 156.5 | 14.5 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 112.6 | 10.5 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 269.1 | 25 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 266.1 | 24.8 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 25.9 | 7.9 |
| LWL | 20.0 | 6.1 |
| Beam | 8.8 | 2.7 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 4200 lbs. | 1905 kgs. |
| Ballast | 1653 lbs. | 750 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.39 | 0.39 |
| Displac. / LOA | 162.16 | 241.14 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin with rudder on skeg |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Rolf Magnusson |
| Builder | Albin Marine (SWE) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1974 |
| Last Build | 1977 |
| # Built | 250 |