Albin Cumulus 28 Sailboats for Sale

Peter Norlin·1978 – 1985·~567 hulls·Albin Marine
Albin Cumulus 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
28.08' · 8.56 m
Disp.
7,055 lbs · 3,200 kg
First year
1978

The Albin Cumulus 28, introduced in 1978, represents a pivotal era for Albin Marine as it transitioned from the heavydisplacement philosophies of the Albin Vega toward the more performanceoriented designs of the late 20th century. Designed by the acclaimed Swedish naval architect Peter Norlin—famous for his success in the International Offshore Rule (IOR) racing circuits—the Cumulus was intended to be a "fast cruiser" that balanced competitive sailing capabilities with genuine family comfort. Unlike its predecessors, the Cumulus featured a more modern underwater profile, a taller fractional rig, and a significantly more voluminous interior for its length. Approximately 500 units were produced until production ceased in the mid1980s, making it a common sight in Scandinavian and Northern European waters.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,157
Asking price · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+15.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (25.0%) · Netherlands (25.0%) · Sweden (25.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Albin Cumulus 28 listings appear across 4 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 1 (25.0%), followed by Netherlands and Sweden.

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

Country view

4 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 11,7301125.0%
Netherlands$ 8,5841125.0%
Sweden$ 13,5011125.0%
United States$ 6,9901025.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

6 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Westerly Merlin 2827.06'$ 17,168274
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,500255
Jeremy Rogers 2827.67'$ 10,051248
Saffier 2828.18'$ 40,058162
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,388101
Albin Cumulus 28You are here$ 10,15743

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Albin Cumulus 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Albin Cumulus 28 over the past 12 months is $10,157. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Albin Cumulus 28 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Albin Cumulus 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Albin Cumulus 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Albin Cumulus 28 is up 15.5% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Albin Cumulus 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Albin Cumulus 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (25.0%), Netherlands (25.0%), Sweden (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Albin Cumulus 28?+
Comparable models include Westerly Merlin 28, Hunter 28.5, Jeremy Rogers 28. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.