Albin 79 vs Albin Vega
How do the Albin 79 and Albin Vega compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Albin 79 
Albin Vega | Albin 79 | Albin Vega | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 25.9 ft7.90 m | 27.1 ft8.25 m |
| Waterline length | 20.0 ft6.10 m | 23.0 ft7.01 m |
| Beam | 8.8 ft2.67 m | 8.1 ft2.46 m |
| Draft | 4.6 ft1.40 m | 3.7 ft1.12 m |
| Displacement | 4,200 lb1,905 kg | 5,070 lb2,300 kg |
| Ballast | 1,653 lb750 kg | 2,017 lb915 kg |
| Sail area | 259 ft²24.1 m² | 304 ft²28.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 15.92 | 16.48 |
| Displacement / Length | 234 | 186 |
| Comfort ratio | 16.6 | 20.0 |
| Capsize screening | 2.17 | 1.88 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.0 | 6.4 |
| Average used price | — | €3,500 |
Albin 79 vs Albin Vega: the short version
- The Albin Vega is the larger boat at 27.1 ft8.25 m LOA versus 25.9 ft7.90 m for the Albin 79.
- The Albin Vega is heavier, displacing about 21% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Albin Vega carries the more powerful rig (16.5 vs 15.9), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Albin Vega scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Albin Vega rates better for offshore work (1.88 vs 2.17).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.