Albin Ballad
Great Vintage Sailer!
- Boat REF# · 333351
- LOA · 29'10"
- Year · 1972
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 13hp, Volvo Penta D1 13 (2008)
- Lying · Eastbourne
Extra Details
| Designer | Rolf Magnusson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Albin Marin AB |
| Lying | Eastbourne |
| Fuel capacity | 7.3 G Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 14.3 G Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 13hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta D1 13 (2008) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 80 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.2 G /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Engine serviced 2023
Anode 2022
Dimensions
| LOA | 29'10" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 22'8" |
| Beam | 9'9" |
| Draft Min | 5'1" |
| Draft Max | 5'1" |
| Displacement | 7,276.5lbs |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1972) with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | North Sails - Slab () Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, |
|---|---|
| Headsail | North Sails - Hank on (2008) |
| Other sails | Spare Genoa () |
| Spare main () |
Sail ages estimated
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Anti fouled 2023
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Accommodation
| Sink | |
|---|---|
| Pressurised water system |
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR, Stockless)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights |
Echo sounder transducer can be added to the existing Garmin chart plotter
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| MOB System |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
With keel-stepped masts, these Albin Ballad Swedish designed boats were rated in their day as competent racers.
Well looked after examples are still a delight to sail if you prefer the traditional, rather than all mod con style. They are also recognised as competent passage makers.
This 1974 Albin Ballad has been regularly lifted and antifouled, but has a few issues such as a couple of window seals that need fixing and some more joinery work in the saloon, in addition to that which has already been done.
Six foot standing headroom, smart sprayhood and sail cover, recent Jabsco heads, extra sails and basic navigation equipment are all included. There is an impressive amount of storage in the three cockpit lockers.
If you are looking for an inexpensive, but capable boat to do some project work on, this might fit the bill.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since August 2021
Why are you selling her?
I don't use her enough
Where have you sailed her?
Pevensey/Eastbourne/Brighton