Albin 7.8

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Albin 7.8
Development
Designer
LocationSweden
Year1979
Builder(s)Albin Marine
NameAlbin 7.8
Boat
Boat weight5,181 lb (2,350 kg)
Draft4.89 ft (1.49 m)
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionfibreglass
LOA25.59 ft (7.80 m)
LWL21.82 ft (6.65 m)
Beam9.06 ft (2.76 m)
Engine typeVolvo Penta MD5 diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast2,094 lb (950 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height30.51 ft (9.30 m)
J foretriangle base9.35 ft (2.85 m)
P mainsail luff31.17 ft (9.50 m)
E mainsail foot8.86 ft (2.70 m)
Sails
Sailplanfractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area138.08 sq ft (12.828 m2)
Jib/genoa area142.63 sq ft (13.251 m2)
Total sail area280.72 sq ft (26.080 m2)
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The Albin 7.8, also known as the Albin Cirrus and the Cirrus 7.8, is a Swedish sailboat that was designed by and first built in 1979.[1][2][3]

Production[]

The design was built by Albin Marine in Sweden between 1979 and 1984, but it is now out of production.[1][4]

Design[]

The Albin 7.8 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 5,181 lb (2,350 kg) and carries 2,094 lb (950 kg) of ballast.[1]

The boat has a draft of 4.89 ft (1.49 m) with the standard keel.[1]

The boat is fitted with a Swedish Volvo Penta MD5 diesel engine for docking and manoeuvring. The fuel tank holds 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 17 U.S. gallons (64 L; 14 imp gal).[1][2]

Operational history[]

The boat was at one time supported by an active class club based in Sweden that organized racing events, the Albin 78 Klubben (English: Albin 78 Club).[5]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Albin 7.8 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Cirrus 7.8 (Albin) sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Peter Norlin". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  4. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Albin Marine 1899 -". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  5. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Albin 78 Klubben (SWE)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.

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