BALBOA 26
Masthead Sloop • Swing Keel • Built 1969–1976
Dimensions
- LOA
- 25.58 ft
- LWL
- 20.83 ft
- Beam
- 7.96 ft
- Max Draft
- 5 ft
- Min Draft
- 1.83 ft
- Displacement
- 3,600 lbs
- Ballast
- 1,200 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.08 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 20.8
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 178
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 33.3%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 306 sq ft
- I
- 30 ft
- J
- 10.8 ft
- P
- 24.8 ft
- E
- 10.8 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Swing Keel
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG solid laminate hull/ply cored deck
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1969
- Last Built
- 1976
- Number Built
- —
Engine & Accommodations
- Headroom
- 5.5 ft
Notes:
A fixed keel version was also available. (draft: 5.0'/1.52m)
Features a rudder assembly that can be lifted out from the cockpit.
Deck stepped mast with tabernacle for trailering.
Thank you to Lynn Ogden for updates and a brochure.
Designer
- Lyle C. Hess (1912–2002)
Builder
- Coastal Recreation Inc. (1968–1981)