Albacore Line Drawing
Albacore Specifications
English
Metric
Length
15' 0"
4.57 m
Beam
5' 0"
1.52 m
Sail Area
125 sq ft
10.2 m
Draft (centerboard up)
6"
.15 m
Draft (centerboard down)
4' 2"
1.27 m
Min Hull Weight
240 lbs
109 kg
Min Full up Weight
300 lbs
137 kg
Typical Crew Weight
270-400 lbs
125-180 kg
Portsmouth Rating: 90.7
The Albacore is a lightweight, planing dinghy. Sloop rigged with main and 3/4 height jib, the Albacore is typically raced with a crew of two, but the cockpit has room for day sailing with up to 4 adults.
A pivoting centerboard and kick up rudder allow for easy use in shallow or weed-laden waters. Built for safety, the Albacore has built in flotation allowing it to be self-rescued and sailed dry in a few minutes following a capsize. Most boats are built of durable fibreglass laminate construction. Some boats have foam core /glass laminate construction for long term hull rigidity. Hot and cold molded plywood hulls are also available.