Albin Marine/Shipman Marine Ballad 30

Sailboat 29′ 11″ Since 1971

Overview

Builder
Albin Marine/Shipman Marine
Model
Ballad 30
Type
Sailboat
Built
1971–1982
Designer
Rolf Magnusson
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 11″ (9.11 m)
Waterline length
22′ 7″ (6.89 m)
Beam
9′ 8″ (2.96 m)
Displacement
7,276 lb (3,300 kg)
Ballast
3,417 lb (1,550 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
388 sq ft (36.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
37′ 1″ (11.30 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 3″ (3.73 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ (9.75 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 4″ (2.84 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.5

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

Displacement / length
281

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

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.