CIRRUS 7.8 (ALBIN)
Fractional Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1979–1984
Dimensions
- LOA
- 25.59 ft
- LWL
- 21.82 ft
- Beam
- 9.06 ft
- Max Draft
- 4.89 ft
- Displacement
- 5,181 lbs
- Ballast
- 2,094 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.09 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 13.3
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 223
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 40.4%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 248 sq ft
- I
- 30.51 ft
- J
- 9.35 ft
- P
- 31.17 ft
- E
- 8.86 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/transom hung rudder
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- —
Production
- First Built
- 1979
- Last Built
- 1984
- Number Built
- —
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Volvo
- Engine Model
- MD5
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Water
- 17 gal
- Fuel
- 5 gal
Notes: Also known as the ALBIN 78.
Designer
- Peter Norlin (1941–2012)
Builder
- Albin Marine (1899–2008)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALBIN 7.8 | 25.59 | 1979 | Fractional Sloop |