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Albin Marine AB Vega 27

Masthead Sloop · Fin Keel · 1965–1979

Scandinavia's most popular production yacht of her size, this 8.25-metre masthead sloop defined coastal cruising from 1965 to 1979

Designed by Per Brohall.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin Keel

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The Albin Marine AB Vega 27, on the water

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Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

Shoal draftDraws 1.12 m, board up where she has one — creeks, sandbars and thin anchorages most keels have to stay out of.
LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a narrow beam gives 20 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 20
CoastalBluewater

1.88 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.88
LightHeavy

186 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 186
EasygoingPowered-up

16.1 — moderate power for her weight; steady, all-round performance.

Sail area / displacement 16.1
TenderStiff

40% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.

Ballast 40%

A capable cruiser that sits just inside the offshore line — coastal work with real passages in her.

  • Draws less than ~84% of boats her size on file
  • Narrower than ~79% of boats her size on file

Compared with 1949 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

What the fleet has seen

The Albin Marine AB Vega 27, as the fleet has seen it

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The Albin Marine AB Vega 27 is a masthead sloop designed by Per Brohall and built by Albin Marine AB from 1965 to 1979, becoming Scandinavia's most popular production sailing yacht of its size.1:50 It features a fin keel hull, measures 8.2 meters LOA, 2.5 meters beam, 1.1 meters draft, and displaces 2299 kg.3:54 The Vega 27 utilizes a molded, one-piece hull with a full keel, which protects the propeller and rudder.2:34 Aboard Sven Yrvind's 2007 transatlantic passage from Ireland to Florida, the 27-foot vessel encountered 50-knot winds in the North Sea, causing leaks in the aging cabin structure and delamination of the interior from the hull, which required epoxy repairs.7:59 Yrvind and Captain Grahn strengthened the mast support and replaced rigging for this voyage, removing the toilet to save weight.11:39 Practical Sailor notes that while capable, the Vega 27 is less efficient for extensive motoring required on routes like the Great Loop compared to boats with longer waterlines.7:08 Lady K Sailing identifies the Vega 27 as a budget-friendly, simple, and proven platform for solo or couple liveaboard sailing, prioritizing low maintenance and affordability.2:14

The living fleet

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Where the fleet has filmed this boat.

Seen 10 times across 4 channels of the fleet.

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On the water

The Albin Marine AB Vega 27 on video

Hall of Fame, 20 years.Sven Yrvind marks 20 years of boatbuilding and his Hall of Fame induction at the Museum of Yachting.Sven Yrvind3 Tiny Sailboats You Could Actually Live OnThe Cape Dory 28, Albin Vega 27, and Dana 24 offer distinct approaches to small-vessel liveaboard cruising.Lady K Sailing14 Nov 2024 Cotter pins again & BonusSven Yrvind recounts a 2007 transatlantic passage from Ireland to Florida aboard a 27-foot Albin Vega.Sven YrvindHelp from an old friendSven Yrvind and Tomas Grahn recount their 2007 transatlantic passage from Sweden to Florida aboard a Vega.Sven Yrvind2 Oct 2024 Surprisingly fine numbers + New nameSven Yrvind calculates a 224 displacement-length ratio for his 17-foot boat, Breeze Xlex, to support long-distance provisioning.Sven YrvindMatt Rutherford // Shootin' the Shit Onboard MARIE THARPEProfessional delivery skippers discuss managing mechanical failures and the burnout risks of turning sailing into work.59° North SailingCan You Do the Great Loop for $20,000A $20,000 budget for the Great Loop prioritizes a reliable inboard diesel engine and sound structural condition.Practical SailorTop 5 Overbuilt Sailboats That Will Outlive Your GrandchildrenFive classic sailboats built with heavy, single-laminate hulls designed for extreme structural longevity and offshore survival.Knot Your Average Boat

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
39.8%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.1
Displacement / length
186.0
Comfort ratio
20.0
Capsize screening
1.88
Hull speed
6.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
664
Hull
Hull type
Fin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1965–1979
Units built
3450
Designer
Per Brohall
Builder
Albin Marine AB

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Hunter Marine 27-28.10 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA 27-foot fractional sloop with a 40% ballast ratio, offering a stiff and stable platform for coastal cruising
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Verl 278.32 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthOriginally marketed as the Phillipa 27, this 1973 fin-keeler offers a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio for her size
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Pogo 8.508.50 mSame hull family0.3 m longerA high-performance fractional sloop by Pierre Rolland featuring a wide beam and dual rudders for rapid offshore sailing
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The family

Related models

The designs closest to hers — usually the rest of the builder's range, sometimes the same hull sold under another name.

Albin Marine 79A Rolf Magnusson-designed masthead sloop featuring a fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder for balanced coastal cruisingAlbin Marine 57A lightweight fractional sloop with a swing keel, designed for easy trailering and shoal water explorationKarlskrona Viggen 23A 7.1-metre masthead sloop featuring a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, produced by Karlskrona before the Albin transitionAlbin Marine Ballad 30A former IOR half-tonner with a 27-year production run that remains a staple of Scandinavian coastal cruisingAlbin Marine Singoalla 34A Per Brohall-designed masthead sloop intended as a larger, more spacious successor to the iconic Vega 27

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