ALBATROS 580
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 19.03 ft |
| LWL | 16.73 ft |
| Beam | 7.05 ft |
| Draft | 2.95 ft |
| Displacement | 1,323 lb |
| Ballast | 551 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.5 kn |
About the ALBATROS 580
Swing keel: KU: 1.97'/ KD: 4.9'.
The Albatros 580 is a compact, lightweight day sailor designed by Dieter Hänsel and built by Albatros Boats in Germany in 1973. With a displacement of 1323.0 lb and a beam of 7.05 ft, it represents a niche entry in the German small-boat market, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for casual day sailing and sheltered coastal cruising, appealing to owners seeking a low-maintenance, easy-to-handle package for weekends on inland waters or protected bays.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 1323.0 lb, a comfort ratio of 8.7, and a capsize ratio of 2.57, the Albatros 580 is not designed for offshore passage-making and should be restricted to protected waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Wayfarer and the Sunfish, as they share similar dimensions (19.03 ft LOA) and lightweight, planing hull characteristics aimed at recreational single-handed or couple sailing.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ALBATROS 580 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 19.03ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ALBATROS 580yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a ALBATROS 580? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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