Arthur Marine/Coastal Recreation Inc. Balboa 26
Sailboat
25′ 5″
Since 1969
Overview
- Builder
- Arthur Marine/Coastal Recreation Inc.
- Model
- Balboa 26
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1969–1976
- Designer
- Lyle C. Hess
- Hull
- Swing Keel
- Hull material
- FG solid laminate hull/ply cored deck
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 25′ 5″ (7.74 m)
- Waterline length
- 20′ 8″ (6.31 m)
- Beam
- 8′ (2.44 m)
- Draft
- 1′ 8″ (0.52 m)
- Displacement
- 3,600 lb (1,633 kg)
- Ballast
- 1,200 lb (544 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 307 sq ft (28.5 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 30′ (9.14 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 24′ 10″ (7.56 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 20.9
- Displacement / length
- 181
- Ballast ratio
- 33%
- Capsize screening
- 2.09
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG solid laminate hull/ply cored deck
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.