Albin Ballad
Fast sea kindly cruiser/racer
- Boat REF# · 251655
- Length · 30'0"
- Year · 1973
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 19hp, Volvo Penta 2020 (2001)
- Lying · Fowey
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Extra Details
| Designer | Rolf Magnusson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Albin Marin AB |
| Lying | Fowey |
| Fuel capacity | 7.3 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 19hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta 2020 (2001) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade fixed (Rope Cutters) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.2 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
Dimensions
| Length | 30'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 22'8" |
| Beam | 9'9" |
| Draft Min | 5'1" |
| Draft Max | 5'1" |
| Displacement | 7,276.5lbs |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Sloop rigged Albin Aluminium spars (1973) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2005)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Westaway - roller boom (2005) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Westaway - Furling (2005) |
| Other sails | Cruising Chute with snuffer (2002) |
| Spinaker (2002) | |
| Spare mainsail () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Mast step replaced in 2005
Mast was removed for repainting in 2016 during which time rigging was inspected and serviced
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Constructed with a solid GRP hull painted dark blue with a lead ballast encapsulated keel. The deck is a GRP sandwich construction with a smooth inner skin, the interior roof finished in headlining. The mast is keel stepped and steering is by tiller with extension to a skeg-hung moulded rudder.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins; double V berth in forepeak (with hatch) and hanging locker. Foward cabin and heads can be closed off using the hanging locker door. Additional underbunk storage. 2 single berths and 2 additional port and starboard pilot cots in main cabin, currently used for storage. Under bunk storage accessed from above or below bunk, further fiddled storage below pilots berths. Standing room in main cabin. Upholstery is in blue UPVC throughout.
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Drapes | |
| Manual water system |
Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins; double V berth in forepeak (with hatch) and hanging locker. Foward cabin and heads can be closed off using the hanging locker door. Additional underbunk storage. 2 single berths and 2 additional port and starboard pilot cots in main cabin, currently used for storage. Under bunk storage accessed from above or below bunk, further fiddled storage below pilots berths. Standing room in main cabin. Upholstery is in blue UPVC throughout.
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Spray dodgers | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
3 anchors
(Danforth, Delta and Fortress)
Waveline dinghy (2012)
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
With a modern Raymarine RL70C combined radar/chart plotter and DSC radio, this Albin Ballard has an above average inventory of electronics. Also included is a Yeoman chart plotter.
Safety Equipment
| Danbuoy |
|---|
There are 2 secure clip on points in the cockpit.
Broker's Comments
The Albin Ballad is a fast, seaworthy cruiser-racer from the 1970s and has proved to be very safe and comfortable with excellent performance in both heavy weather and light airs.
This Albin Ballad is in good condition for its age, particularly the hull (recently repainted), deck and top sides. She also has an extensive inventory of electronic navigation equipment, unusual for a boat of this age. She has been well maintained during her current ownership, not surprising given her owner is a crew member of the local lifeboat.
It is fair to say that some restorative work is required below decks, particularly to the furniture. Some woodwork may require replacing and a complete re-varnish is most likely needed.
That said we think this Albin Ballad is in above average condition for her age and with the work outlined above completed, could be a wonderful example of this classic.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.