Albin Delta 31 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Albin Delta 31 means looking at a compact 1983–1986 Norlin cruiser-racer with about 300 built, so any example is a product of a brief, focused production window. The boat is a fractional sloop of 30ft 8in with a 9ft 11in beam and 7,920 lb displacement, and the appeal is a stiff, simple hull rather than a roomy coastal cruiser. Her 5ft 5in draft and 436 square feet of sail area mark her as a lively coastal performer.
Layouts on the Used Market
The standard Norlin interior is compact, with the accommodation much improved over the Ballad yet still small by the standards of the day. Expect a two-cabin-style arrangement sized for a couple, not a volume cruiser. The galley and quarter berths follow the early-1980s Scandinavian cruiser-racer template.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The single 8 hp Yanmar diesel is the standard propulsive fit; beyond that, look at the fractional rig's standing rigging age and the sail inventory as the items most likely to drive survey cost on a given boat. A used Delta 31 will often show owner-added canvas or a refreshed sail wardrobe, but the core systems remain the original simple specification.
What to Inspect
The Delta 31 carries no class-wide structural or systems defects, so a survey should focus on ordinary age-related items of a 1980s solid-fiberglass hull: hull integrity, deck fastenings, and the Yanmar's service history. Confirm the iron ballast keel bolting and the spade rudder stock, since both are period-critical. The survey is about the specific boat, not a design flaw.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
A buyer should:
- Survey the solid hull and deck for age-related cracks.
- Verify the Yanmar 8 hp diesel's running history.
- Check the fractional rigging for replacement dates.
- Inspect keel bolts and rudder stock for corrosion.
- Assess the small interior against your cruising needs.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Albin Delta 31. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $37,101 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $29,708 | -19.9% |
Where they're listed
Albin Delta 31 listings appear across 1 country. Sweden has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $29,708 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehler 31 | 30.84' | $ 28,869 | 39 | 6 |
| Elan Boats 31 | 30.84' | $ 48,678 | 15 | 4 |
| Albin Delta 31You are here | — | $ 29,708 | 1 | 0 |