Albatros 570 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

18.7' · 5.7 m

Disp.

882 lbs · 400 kg

First year

1989

The Albatros 570 represents the pragmatic pinnacle of 1980s German recreational boatbuilding. Designed by Dieter Hänsel and produced by Albatros Boats in ZimmernStetten, this 5.7meter cabin cruiser was engineered for accessibility, ease of transport, and safety. Often referred to interchangeably with its predecessor and close sibling, the Albatros 550, the 570 refined the "compact cruiser" concept. It utilized a robust glassreinforced plastic (GFK) hull that prioritized durability and ease of maintenance over the complex performance metrics of contemporary racing yachts. Its primary identity is that of a "trailable" weekender, a category that allowed a generation of European sailors to explore inland lakes and coastal waters without the logistical burden of permanent deepwater moorings.