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BALBOA 26
Built by Arthur Marine/Coastal Recreation Inc.(USA)
• Designed by Lyle C. Hess
General Information
Hull Type:
Swing Keel
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG solid laminate hull/ply cored deck
First Built:
1969
Last Built:
1976
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
7.80 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
6.35 m
Beam:
2.43 m
Draft (Max):
1.52 m
Draft (Min):
0.56 m
Headroom:
1.68 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
1,633 kg
Ballast:
544 kg
Ballast Type:
Lead
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
15.05 m²
Mainsail Area:
12.44 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
27.49 m²
Sail Area (reported):
28.43 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
9.14 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
3.29 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
7.56 m
E (Boom Length):
3.29 m
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
6.12 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
19.82
SA/Displacement (Reported):
20.90
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
33.33%
Displacement/Length:
177.82
Comfort Ratio:
15.77
Capsize Screening:
2.08
S-Number:
3.38
Notes
A fixed keel version was also available. (draft: 5.0'/1.52m)