This guide gives Albin Vega 27 owners a structured way to plan standing-rigging replacement alongside the other mast and deck equipment that may be involved. The standing-rigging section can be used for initial budgeting, while the running-rigging and equipment tables help identify additional work that may sensibly be completed at the same time. Model data is most valuable when it is compared with the boat in front of you, because small hardware changes can affect the finished length and termination required for a replacement stay. To turn the model guide into a manufacturing specification, measure the existing stays and confirm terminal forms, pin sizes, turnbuckle threads and the exact way the forestay connects to the furler.
Yacht and rig details
| Production | Sweden, 1980–1995 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 8.25 m |
| Beam | 2.46 m |
| Displacement | 2,300 kg |
| Rig | Sloop |
| Mast stepping | Deck stepped |
| Spreaders | 1 |
Vega 27 standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 5 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £1,223 – £1,398 inc VAT |
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Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 50S — 7.25 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 5 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C170 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 7.90 m |
| Suggested boom section | E270 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 3.30 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (2 reef lines) |
Vega 27 running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 8 mm | 19.2 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa halyard | 8 mm | 20 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Spinnaker halyard | 8 mm | 21.8 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa sheets | 10 mm | 13.2 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 10 mm | 16.2 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
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These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.