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BALBOA 16

Built by Coastal Recreation (USA) • Designed by W. Shad Turner
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BALBOA 16 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1981

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 4.88 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 4.47 m
Beam: 2.29 m
Draft (Max): 0.74 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 454 kg
Ballast: 181 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 6.04 m²
Mainsail Area: 4.83 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 10.87 m²
Sail Area (reported): 10.87 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 6.10 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 1.98 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 4.88 m
E (Boom Length): 1.98 m

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 5.13 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 18.40
SA/Displacement (Reported): 18.75
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 40.00%
Displacement/Length: 141.40
Comfort Ratio: 7.00
Capsize Screening: 3.00
S-Number: 3.76

Notes

Thanks to Bill Witherup for brochure and updated information.