Albin Cumulus
Description
The Albin Cumulus (also known as the Cumulus 28) is a classic Swedish cruiser-racer sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Peter Norlin. Introduced in 1978, it was built by Albin Marine AB in Sweden (primarily at their Visby factory) until 1985, with a total production run of approximately 567 units. Some later examples were constructed in Taiwan under license. This 28-foot fractional sloop was developed as a successor to smaller Albin models like the Vega, emphasizing a balance of racing performance and coastal cruising capability. It's particularly well-suited for choppy waters like the Baltic and North Seas, with a robust fiberglass construction and a design that prioritizes stability and ease of handling. The boat's fractional rig allows for a more responsive sail plan, making it forgiving for single-handing while still competitive in club races. Norlin, known for IOR-influenced designs, crafted the Cumulus with a fin keel and transom-hung rudder for agile maneuvering, though it's not a full blue water vessel—more of a coastal performer with moderate offshore potential.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.10 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.82 ft |
| p | 35.10 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.10 ft | 10.82 ft | 35.10 ft | 10 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.1 ft - (10698 mm) |
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.85 ft - (10927 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.16 ft - (11022 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 179.19 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 29.38 ft - (8955 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.24 ft - (4340 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.67 ft - (7824 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.44 ft - (3792 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 182.77 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34.89 ft - (10634 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.4 ft - (5304 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.9 ft - (10028 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.23 ft - (4947 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 283.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34.89 ft - (10634 mm) |
| Foot | 17.85 ft - (5441 mm) |
| Leech | 32.1 ft - (9784 mm) |
| Percentage LP | 165 % |
| Area | 467.09 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34.89 ft - (10634 mm) |
| Foot | 17.4 ft - (5304 mm) |
| Leech | 32.9 ft - (10028 mm) |
| Perc LP | 150 % |
| Length Perp | 16.23 ft - (4947 mm) |
| Deck Angle | 4 ° |
| Area | 283.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Foot | 19.48 ft - (5938 mm) |
| Leech | 19.48 ft - (5938 mm) |
| Perc LP | 180 % |
| Area | 577.71 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.89 ft - (10634 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.85 ft - (5441 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.1 ft - (9784 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 467 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 34.89 ft - (10634 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.48 ft - (5938 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.48 ft - (5938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 578 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 20.2 ft - (6157 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.04 ft - (2451 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.76 ft - (5108 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.98 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.49 ft - (1978 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.06 ° |
| Area | * 65.54 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.