Balaton 24
12 / 98 - score 68%
The Balaton 24 is a 24.44ft masthead sloop designed by Gunnar Cardell and built in fiberglass by Balaton Boats (HUN) between 1966 and 1974.
The Balaton 24 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 75%
| Model | Balaton 24 | ||
| Length | 24.44 ft (75%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Beam | 7.55 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.94 ft | ||
| Country | Hungary (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 77%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.92 (77%) | the closest to 16.56 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 36.83 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 197.39 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.78 (77%) | the closest to 19.33 | |
| Capsize | 1.88 |
Hull 43%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.16 ft (43%) | the closest to 20.05 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 3.94 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4189 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1543 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.16 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 274 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Balaton Boats (HUN) | ||
| Designer | Gunnar Cardell | ||
| First built | 1966 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |