Balaton 31
8 / 35 - score 57%
The Balaton 31 is a 31.0ft masthead sloop designed by Gunnar Cardell and built in fiberglass by Balaton Boats (HUN) since 1973.
The Balaton 31 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.
Balaton 31 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 66%
| Model | Balaton 31 | ||
| Length | 31 ft (74%) | the closest to 31.82 ft | |
| Beam | 9.71 ft (58%) | the closest to 9.32 ft | |
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | Hungary (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Login or register to personnalize this screen.
You will be able to pin external links of your choice.
See how Sailboatlab works in video
Ratios 61%
| Sail area / displ. | 19.79 (36%) | the closest to 18.65 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 41.10 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 256.33 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23 (86%) | the closest to 23.33 | |
| Capsize | 1.94 |
Hull 33%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.11 ft (33%) | the closest to 22.64 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8047 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3307 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.58 knots |
We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 495 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 | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |