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Albin Cumulus 28' Sailboat - $12,000 (Savannah)
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For sale: 1980 Albin Cumulus 28’, a highly regarded Peter Norlin–designed racer/cruiser celebrated for its excellent upwind ability, Scandinavian build quality, and simple, efficient layout ideal for shorthanded or solo sailing.
This boat has received extensive upgrades over the last two years (lised below), including repowering with a Yanmar 2GMF engine. The boat is in excellent turnkey condition, ready to continue sailing. Comes with multiple spare sets of sails.
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Upgrades Completed (2024–2025)
• Repowered with Yanmar 2GMF diesel
• New cockpit instrument panel + Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter
• Majority of running rigging replaced (all halyards, mainsheet, backstay tensioner, etc.)
• Installed Standard Horizon VHF with AIS receiver
• Complete electrical overhaul (all new wiring throughout)
• Solar added
• Raymarine ST2000 tiller autopilot
• New dodger
• New Spinlock rope clutches + new deck organizers
• Mainsail reinforced, added deep reef point
• Bottom paint April 2025
• All exterior & interior wood refinished
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Sail Inventory
• 2 × mainsails (one excellent, one good)
• 135% Genoa – good
• 110% Genoa – good
• 90% Jib – good
• Symmetrical spinnaker – like new
• Asymmetrical spinnaker – good
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Interior & Systems
• 3 berths: V-berth forward + large quarter berth + settee berth
• Holding tank head
• Freshwater bladder system
• Galley with storage and functional layout
• Bright, clean interior with refinished wood
• All cushions in great shape
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Ground Tackle & Safety Gear
• 13 lb Spade anchor with 15’ chain + 200’ rode
• All required safety equipment included (PFDs, fire extinguishers, signaling gear, etc.)
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Condition Overview & Structural Notes
• Hull: Excellent condition, no blisters, solid fiberglass.
• Keel: Fin keel, great for performance and pointing.
• Standing Rigging: Fully replaced within the last 8 years.
• Interior: Cushions in great condition; cabin clean and dry.
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Key Specs & Dimensions (Albin Cumulus 28)
• LOA: 28’
• LWL: 23’
• Beam: 9’
• Draft: 5’3” (fin keel)
• Displacement: ~7,200 lbs
• Ballast: ~2,860 lbs
• Rig: Fractional sloop
• Construction: Solid fiberglass hull (not cored)