Albin 82 MS vs Albin Vega
How do the Albin 82 MS 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 82 MS 
Albin Vega | Albin 82 MS | Albin Vega | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 29.9 ft9.12 m | 27.1 ft8.25 m |
| Waterline length | 25.0 ft7.62 m | 23.0 ft7.01 m |
| Beam | 9.3 ft2.84 m | 8.1 ft2.46 m |
| Draft | 3.9 ft1.19 m | 3.7 ft1.12 m |
| Displacement | 7,496 lb3,400 kg | 5,070 lb2,300 kg |
| Ballast | 1,984 lb900 kg | 2,017 lb915 kg |
| Sail area | 323 ft²30.0 m² | 304 ft²28.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 13.49 | 16.48 |
| Displacement / Length | 214 | 186 |
| Comfort ratio | 22.3 | 20.0 |
| Capsize screening | 1.91 | 1.88 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Average used price | — | €3,500 |
Albin 82 MS vs Albin Vega: the short version
- The Albin 82 MS is the larger boat at 29.9 ft9.12 m LOA versus 27.1 ft8.25 m for the Albin Vega.
- The Albin 82 MS is heavier, displacing about 48% 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 13.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Albin 82 MS 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 1.91).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.