Albin 79 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rolf Magnusson·1974 – 1977·~250 hulls·Albin Marine
Albin 79 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
25.92' · 7.9 m
Displ.
4,200 lbs · 1,905 kg
First year
1974

The Albin 79 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Albin Marin, emerging in 1974 as a more contemporary, performanceoriented alternative to the legendary but traditional Albin Vega. Designed by the prolific Rolf Magnusson—the architect behind the renowned Ballad and the Accent 26—the Albin 79 was intended to bridge the gap between a competitive IOR (International Offshore Rule) racer and a comfortable family cruiser. While it shares the Swedish DNA of robust construction and thoughtful ergonomics typical of the Kristinehamn yard, the 79 introduced a fin keel and spade rudder configuration that offered a significantly more responsive helm than its fullkeeled predecessors.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,000
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United States (50.0%) · Netherlands (16.7%) · United Kingdom (8.3%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Albin 79 listings span 6 countries. United States leads with 6 listings (50.0%), followed by Netherlands and United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

12 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 9,7006250.0%
Netherlands$ 6,6902116.7%
United Kingdom$ 1,346108.3%
Greece$ 8,086108.3%
Italy$ 10,471118.3%
Sweden$ 6,399118.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Performance Sun Odyssey 37937.2'$ 145,0005826
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
Contessa 2827.67'$ 9,425209
Albin Ballad 3029.99'$ 10,879177
Pearson 2726.92'$ 10,999149
Albin 79You are here$ 7,000135
Dehler Duetta 8628.21'$ 13,962125
S2 7.925.92'$ 11,000105
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,358105
Scanmar 3535.1'$ 34,90395

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Albin 79 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Albin 79 over the past 12 months is $7,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Albin 79 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Albin 79 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Albin 79 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Albin 79 has decreased by 0.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Albin 79 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Albin 79 listings over the past 12 months are United States (50.0%), Netherlands (16.7%), United Kingdom (8.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Albin 79?+
Comparable models include Performance Sun Odyssey 379, Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Beneteau First 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.