Albin Vega vs Delta 31
How do the Albin Vega and Delta 31 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Albin Vega 
Delta 31 | Albin Vega | Delta 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 27.1 ft8.25 m | 30.7 ft9.35 m |
| Waterline length | 23.0 ft7.01 m | 24.9 ft7.60 m |
| Beam | 8.1 ft2.46 m | 10.0 ft3.04 m |
| Draft | 3.7 ft1.12 m | 5.9 ft1.80 m |
| Displacement | 5,070 lb2,300 kg | 8,598 lb3,900 kg |
| Ballast | 2,017 lb915 kg | 3,505 lb1,590 kg |
| Sail area | 304 ft²28.2 m² | 436 ft²40.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.48 | 16.62 |
| Displacement / Length | 186 | 248 |
| Comfort ratio | 20.0 | 23.3 |
| Capsize screening | 1.88 | 1.95 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Average used price | €3,500 | — |
Albin Vega vs Delta 31: the short version
- The Delta 31 is the larger boat at 30.7 ft9.35 m LOA versus 27.1 ft8.25 m for the Albin Vega.
- The Delta 31 is heavier, displacing about 70% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Delta 31 carries the more powerful rig (16.6 vs 16.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Delta 31 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 1.95).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.