Albin Nimbus 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

41.42' · 12.62 m

Displ.

23,325 lbs · 10,580 kg

First year

1981

The Albin Nimbus 42 represents the pinnacle of the Swedish builder’s sailing fleet during the early 1980s, serving as the flagship for a series of performanceoriented cruisers designed by the renowned Peter Norlin. At a time when Albin Marine was transitioning from its roots as an engine manufacturer to a prolific boat builder, the Nimbus 42 was positioned to compete with premium Scandinavian marques like HallbergRassy and Najad. However, unlike the heavydisplacement motorsailers often associated with the region, the Nimbus 42 was imbued with Norlin’s signature design philosophy: a sleek, elegant hull capable of competitive racing speeds without sacrificing the seakindliness required for extended bluewater passage making. Built with a robust fiberglass hull and often finished with highgrade Swedish joinery, the vessel remains a rare find on the brokerage market, as production numbers were significantly lower than its smaller siblings.