And here all this time we thought that Albin 25's and 27's were unique. Not so!

[DesertAlbin736]

And here all this time we thought Albin 25's and 27's were rare and unique. Well, not so! Apparently the "snekke" style of boat is popular all over Scandinavia, and Norway produced their own version of center cockpit-aft cabin pocket trawler know as the Saga 27.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfHvmFCn3-M

Wow, even has a bow thruster!

Sweet! I want one!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYpqxhoPjfs

Very much like an Albin 27, except double ended canoe stern, faux lapstrake hull reminiscent of Nor'sea 27 sailboats, bigger cabin windows, but with same style keel/prop/rudder as Albins. Galley in the wheel house instead of below in the forward cabin, with stove, sink, and fridge. Traditional settee layout with pole mounted dining table in the forward cabin like Albin 25's instead of a side dinette like the Albin 27.

Just happened so see an old 1972 model listed on Hartford, CT Craig's List in project boat condition for $5,000, in need of engine overhaul or repower. Even more rare in the States than Albins. Definately a head turner.

Saga27.jpg

[WillieC]

I can see the advantages of the double ender having spent several days in trailing seas in the Puget Sound. More to follow when the house stops moving under our feet.

[Tsi-guy]

Hello. New To the forum. We are considering a 27 fc in need of a rebuild. I am thinking of a 115 To 150 4 stroke. On an extended hydraulic jack plate or custom swim plateform extending by 20 or so inches
Any comments, advice/comments appreciated. I have more experience with o/bs. This would free the base for a second tank (joined kicker). And a small genny.
Regards

[Sprig1]

Tsi-guy the transom is only a 1/4 inch thick. The hull speed is 6.6 knots. Search on the forum people have discussed it. Good luck! Welcome to the group.
I almost bought one out of Canada on a trailer before I bought the 27fc. But then I wouldn't of met everyone in Albin land.

[Tsi-guy]

Ok thanks. Will search the forum.
I am visiting thé boat this weekend. Any tips?
Thanks

[dkirsop]

I saw quite a few Saga 27s on my recent travels through Norway. They are a nice looking boat. They looked larger than the name suggests and it is my opinion that the 27 refers to water line length. Can't explain why they use Imperial measures in a metric country though.

[Tsi-guy]

could not visit the boat, hopefully this weekend.
If the transome is only 1/4 inch I would need to have a custom extension made, not that big an expense compared to a rebuild.
It would also add a full foot to the waterline, coulb even round off a bit to help with following seas, as noted above.

[NickScheuer]

My wife's cousin and husband in Drobak, Norway own this boat, built in Norway. 23' LOA, It is virtually the same type of boat as the Albin-25, though lacking the aft cabin.

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