Balaton 31
5 / 52 - score 72%
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 a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 74%
| Model | Balaton 31 | ||
| Length | 31 ft (61%) | the closest to 32.15 ft | |
| Beam | 9.71 ft (87%) | the closest to 9.84 ft | |
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | Hungary (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 88%
| Sail area / displ. | 19.79 (98%) | the closest to 19.75 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 41.10 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 256.33 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23 (78%) | the closest to 23.52 | |
| Capsize | 1.94 |
Hull 39%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.11 ft (39%) | the closest to 25.59 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8047 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3307 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.58 knots |
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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 | ?? |