OFFERED BY
BJ Marine
LOCATION
Bangor United Kingdom
YEAR
1977
LENGTH
27.07 ft.
Condition
Used
Year
1977
Make & Model
Albin Boats Vega
Boat type
Sail
Length
27.07 ft.
Fuel Type
Diesel
Location
Bangor United Kingdom
Tax status
Paid
Beam
8.07 ft.
Berths
3
Cabins
2
Draft Max
3.84 ft.
LWL
23.0 ft.
A fine UK example of this Scaninavian Albin Vega design. Solidly built, seaworthy and spacious Folkboat-type sailing cruiser. Always popular and a great choice as a starter boat.
Description
The Albin Vega is a well tested design and are found worldwide with several having done RTW trips. Long keeled, easily handled and comfortable. Ergonomic cockpit with massive locker stowage and good access from the water with a decent swim ladder.
This example has been well cared for and is immediately available. Apparently circa 1977 but she is showing hull number 1839 - so may be '73 or '74.
Dimensions
Length Overall: 27'1" / 8.25m
Length at Waterline: 23'2" / 7.21m
Beam: 8'1" / 2.46m
Max Draft: 3'10" / 1.17m
Displacement: 5,070 lbs / 2,300 kg
Ballast: 2,020 lbs / 915 kg
Sail area (IOR): 341 sq ft / 31.7 sq m
Long fin keel, with lead and iron encapsulated ballast
Engines
Yanmar 1GM10 approx. 9hp a lightweight single-cylinder auxiliary diesel with a straight drive. Built for optimum power to weight and rugged durability.
This engine was fitted in about 1982.
Tankage
Fuel: 35 l / 7.7 gals
Water: 65 l / 14.2 gals
Accommodation
Manual fresh water with foot pump to sink and same for sea water
Gas heating via Riviera gas heater (not currently working)
Four berths
Saloon: has 2 settee berths with galley next to companionway. Headroom about 5'8". Removable saloon table. Oil lamp.
Galley: Two burner gas cooker with grill to port - small sink to starboard. Plenty of cupboard storage and worksurfaces
Forepeak: has V-berths for two plus hanging locker opposite the heads
Heads: marine toilet and pull-out basin. There's a door to seal off the head/forepeak.
Sails
Main and furling genoa - and one spare mainsail
Stack pack and lazy jacks for main
Spinnaker
Storm jib
Age of standing rigging not known as yet
Electrical
12v/240v with 2 batteries with energy indicator
12v panel with 6 switches
Internal lighting - LED and low draw
Navigation lights
Navigation kit
Garmin plotter - GPSmap 550 which swings out into companionway for cockpit use.
VFH with DSC - Lowrance link-5
NASA Clipper Duet in cockpit for speed and trip
Compass
Autohelm - but not seen
Blaupunkt Stereo Radio/Cassette Player with 2 speakers
Foghorn
Barometer and clock
Inventory
Spray hood and matching dodgers.
Warps.
Fenders
Anchor, chain and rode
Spare fuel container
Outboard bracket on pushpit
Swim/safety ladder
Midship cleats - in addition to bow and stern cleats
Fire extinguisher and fire blanket
Tool kit and spares
Engine Count
1
Engine Horse Power
9.0
Engine Location
Center
Max Speed Knots
6.4
Propeller Type
3 Blade
HULL
Designer
Per Brohäll
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Hull Type
Monohull
OTHER
Single Berths
2
Twin Berths
1
Displacement(kgs)
2337 kilograms
Engine Year
1992
Fuel Tanks Capacity
35 liters
No of Heads
1
Keel Type
Fin Keel
Water Tanks Capacity
65 liters
The Albin Boats Vega is a 27 feet long that boasts a 8.1 feet beam. and a draft of 1.17 meters.This 1977 diesel Albin Boats Vega is powered by a Yanmar 1GM10, with 9.0 horsepower. The Albin Boats Vega is made of fiberglass.