Balboa 26

19 / 32 - score 54%

The Balboa 26 is a 25.58ft masthead sloop designed by Lyle C. Hess and built in fiberglass by Coastal Recreation Inc. between 1969 and 1976.

The Balboa 26 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

This boat has an average score and ranks in the low half. You might find a better tradeoff.

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Main features 80%

Model	Balboa 26
Length	25.58 ft (85%)	the closest to 25.92 ft
Beam	7.96 ft (75%)	the closest to 8.14 ft
Draft	1.83 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 39%

Sail area / displ.	20.21 (25%)	the closest to 21.81
Ballast / displ.	33.33 %
Displ. / length	177.82
Comfort ratio	15.77 (53%)	the closest to 16.49
Capsize	2.08

Hull 31%

Hull type	Monohull swing keel
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	20.83 ft (31%)	the closest to 22.31 ft
Maximum draft	5 ft
Displacement	3600 lbs
Ballast	1200 lbs
Hull speed	6.12 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	306 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	162 sq.ft
Sail area main	133.92 sq.ft
I	30 ft
J	10.80 ft
P	24.80 ft
E	10.80 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	0 gals
Headroom	5.50 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Coastal Recreation Inc.
Designer	Lyle C. Hess
First built	1969
Last built	1976
Number built	0	??