ALBIN 57
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 18.83 ft |
| LWL | 16.4 ft |
| Beam | 7.91 ft |
| Draft | 4.26 ft/ 1.97 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,764 lb |
| Ballast | 562.2 lb |
| Material | 18’ 10”5.74 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 21.82 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 7.38 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 21.98 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 7.87 ft |
| FLforestay | 7.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 173.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 80.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 136.9 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Berths | 4 |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the ALBIN 57
The Albin 57 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Rolf Magnusson and built by Albin Marine (SWE) between 1977 and 1981, with a total production of 400 hulls. This data-driven synthesis is based on owner reports and listings, as no physical inspection or survey was conducted.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day sailing and light cruising due to its very light displacement of 1764.0 lb and low comfort ratio of 10.12, which suggests a lively but potentially motion-prone ride in rough conditions.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.62 and a displacement of 1764.0 lb, the Albin 57 is not recommended for serious bluewater passage making, as its light hull and low ballast ratio indicate limited stability and reserve buoyancy for offshore conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the same era include other small Swedish fractional sloops like the Albin 28 or Nauticat 28, which share similar fractional rig configurations and target the same market of casual weekend sailors.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 18.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ALBIN 57yet 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.
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