Balboa 26
8 / 40 - score 71%
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 a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 82%
| Model | Balboa 26 | ||
| Length | 25.58 ft (75%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Beam | 7.96 ft (90%) | the closest to 8.04 ft | |
| Draft | 1.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 67%
| Sail area / displ. | 20.21 (78%) | the closest to 20.66 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 33.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 177.82 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.77 (56%) | the closest to 16.47 | |
| Capsize | 2.08 |
Hull 59%
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.83 ft (59%) | the closest to 21.65 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 | ?? |
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