B-Atlas Boat Guide · ALBN-27-FC
Albin 27 Family Cruiser
1983–1995
The Albin 27 Family Cruiser is a U.S.-built semi-displacement pocket cruiser descended from the Swedish Albin 25 concept. Its center-cockpit layout separates a forward cabin from an aft sleeping cabin, while a single diesel, shallow draft and full-length keel support economical inland and coastal cruising. Accommodation is unusually dense for the size but remains compact.
- LOA
- 26′ 9″ / 8.15 m
- LWL
- 24′ 4″ / 7.42 m
- Beam
- 9′ 8″ / 2.95 m
- Draft
- 2′ 6″ / 0.76 m
- Hull behaviour
- Semi-Displacement
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Propulsion
- Shaft
- Engine configuration
- Single inboard diesel
- Displacement cruise
- 6.5 kn · 0.75 US gal/h / 2.84 L/h · 8.67 nm/US gal / 0.44 L/nm
- Faster / planing cruise
- Unknown
- Boat family
- Trawler
- Construction
- Solid fiberglass hull; balsa/plywood-cored deck and pilothouse areas
Best for
- Couples or small families wanting separate sleeping spaces in a compact diesel cruiser
- Intracoastal, lake and protected coastal cruising
- Owners prioritizing economy and shallow draft
Trade-offs
- Twin-cabin accommodation is compact and unconventional
- Aft-cabin access and ventilation may not suit every crew
- Later repowers and owner modifications vary widely
- Limited beam and headroom constrain interior ergonomics
Known concerns
- No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.
Inspection focus
- Confirm engine installation and repower quality
- Inspect deck, cabin-top and window areas for moisture where cored
- Inspect fuel, exhaust, raw-water cooling, shaft and steering systems
- Review wiring, plumbing and owner modifications
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About this record
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