Summary
The Albin 7.8, also known as the Albin Cirrus and the Cirrus 7.8, is a Swedish sailboat that was designed by Peter Norlin and first built in 1979.[1][2][3][4][5]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Peter Norlin |
| Location | Sweden |
| Year | 1979 |
| Builder(s) | Albin Marine |
| Name | Albin 7.8 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 5,181 lb (2,350 kg) |
| Draft | 4.89 ft (1.49 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | monohull |
| Construction | fibreglass |
| LOA | 25.59 ft (7.80 m) |
| LWL | 21.82 ft (6.65 m) |
| Beam | 9.06 ft (2.76 m) |
| Engine type | Volvo Penta MD5 diesel engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 2,094 lb (950 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 30.51 ft (9.30 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 9.35 ft (2.85 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 31.17 ft (9.50 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 8.86 ft (2.70 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | fractional rigged sloop |
| Mainsail area | 138.08 sq ft (12.828 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 142.63 sq ft (13.251 m2) |
| Total sail area | 280.72 sq ft (26.080 m2) |
Production edit
The design was built by Albin Marine in Sweden between 1979 and 1984, but it is now out of production.[1][4][6][7]
Design edit
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][4]
The boat has a draft of 4.89 ft (1.49 m) with the standard keel.[1][4]
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][4]
The design has a hull speed of 6.26 kn (11.59 km/h).[4]
Operational history edit
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).[8][9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Cirrus 7.8 (Albin) sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Peter Norlin". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Albin 7.8". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Peter Norlin". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Albin Marine 1899 -". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 2 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Albin Marine". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Albin 78 Klubben (SWE)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Albin 78 Klubben". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
External links edit
- Photo of a Cirrus 7.8 showing the bow
- Photo of a Cirrus 7.8 showing the transom
- Cirrus 7.8 sailing video