Albin Vega vs Alpha 29
How do the Albin Vega and Alpha 29 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Albin Vega 
Alpha 29 | Albin Vega | Alpha 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 27.1 ft8.25 m | 29.4 ft8.95 m |
| Waterline length | 23.0 ft7.01 m | 23.6 ft7.20 m |
| Beam | 8.1 ft2.46 m | 9.3 ft2.84 m |
| Draft | 3.7 ft1.12 m | 5.4 ft1.65 m |
| Displacement | 5,070 lb2,300 kg | 7,275 lb3,300 kg |
| Ballast | 2,017 lb915 kg | 3,042 lb1,380 kg |
| Sail area | 304 ft²28.2 m² | 408 ft²37.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.48 | 17.39 |
| Displacement / Length | 186 | 246 |
| Comfort ratio | 20.0 | 22.7 |
| Capsize screening | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Average used price | €3,500 | — |
Albin Vega vs Alpha 29: the short version
- The Alpha 29 is the larger boat at 29.4 ft8.95 m LOA versus 27.1 ft8.25 m for the Albin Vega.
- The Alpha 29 is heavier, displacing about 43% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Alpha 29 carries the more powerful rig (17.4 vs 16.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Alpha 29 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 1.92).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.