Albin Express Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

25.5' · 7.77 m

Disp.

3,968 lbs · 1,800 kg

First year

1978

The Albin Express, introduced in 1979, represents a pivotal moment in Scandinavian yacht design where the demand for highperformance racing met the practical needs of family coastal cruising. Designed by the prolific Peter Norlin, the Express was conceived as a direct response to the American J/24, which was then dominating the international onedesign circuit. While the J/24 focused heavily on racing performance, Norlin’s design sought a more "allaround" character, offering a more robust interior and superior manners in heavy weather without sacrificing competitive speed. This balance proved extraordinarily successful; over 1,100 units were produced, primarily at the Albin Marin shipyard in Kristinehamn, Sweden, making it one of the most successful onedesign classes in Northern Europe.