Albin Marine Ballad

Sailboat 29′ 11″ Since 1971

Overview

Builder
Albin Marine
Model
Ballad
Type
Sailboat
Built
1971 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 11″ (9.12 m)
Waterline length
22′ 7″ (6.88 m)
Beam
9′ 8″ (2.95 m)
Draft
5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
Displacement
7,276 lb (3,300 kg)
Ballast
3,417 lb (1,550 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
518 sq ft (48.1 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
282

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
47%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.00

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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