The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Albin Ballad

Fast sea kindly cruiser/racer
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  251655
  • LOA  ·  9.14m
  • Year  ·  1973
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 19hp, Volvo Penta 2020 (2001)
  • Lying  ·  Fowey
Boatshed Cornwall
Boatshed Cornwall

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Rolf Magnusson
Builder Albin Marin AB
Lying Fowey
Fuel capacity 33.0 ltr (7.3 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 19hp
Engine make and model Volvo Penta 2020 (2001)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 blade fixed (+ Rope Cutter)
Fuel consumption (approx) 0.7 ltr (0.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots

Dimensions

LOA 9.14m
LWL 6.90m
Beam 2.96m
Draft Min 1.55m
Draft Max 1.55m
Displacement 3,300kg (7,276.5lbs)
Storage On mooring

Rig

Sloop rigged Albin Aluminium spars (1973) with stainless steel standing rigging (2005)

Sails

Mainsail Westaway - Roller boom (2005)
Headsail Westaway - Furling (2005)
Other sails Cruising Chute with snuffer (2002)
Spinaker (2002)
Spare mainsail ()
Spinnaker gear

Mast step replaced in 2005
Mast was removed for repainting in 2016 during which time rigging was inspected and serviced

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

Constructed with a solid GRP hull painted dark blue with a lead ballast encapsulated keel. The deck is a GRP sandwich construction with a smooth inner skin, the interior roof finished in headlining. The mast is keel stepped and steering is by tiller with extension to a skeg-hung moulded rudder.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 1
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins; double V berth in forepeak (with hatch) and hanging locker. Foward cabin and heads can be closed off using the hanging locker door. Additional underbunk storage. 2 single berths and 2 additional port and starboard pilot cots in main cabin, currently used for storage. Under bunk storage accessed from above or below bunk, further fiddled storage below pilots berths. Standing room in main cabin. Upholstery is in blue UPVC throughout.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Curtains
Manual water system

Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins; double V berth in forepeak (with hatch) and hanging locker. Foward cabin and heads can be closed off using the hanging locker door. Additional underbunk storage. 2 single berths and 2 additional port and starboard pilot cots in main cabin, currently used for storage. Under bunk storage accessed from above or below bunk, further fiddled storage below pilots berths. Standing room in main cabin. Upholstery is in blue UPVC throughout.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
3 anchors
(Danforth, Delta and Fortress)
Waveline dinghy (2012)
(Inflatable)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

With a modern Raymarine RL70C combined radar/chart plotter and DSC radio, this Albin Ballard has an above average inventory of electronics. Also included is a Yeoman chart plotter.

Safety Equipment

Danbuoy

There are 2 secure clip on points in the cockpit.

Broker's Comments

The Albin Ballad is a fast, seaworthy cruiser-racer from the 1970s and has proved to be very safe and comfortable with excellent performance in both heavy weather and light airs.
This Albin Ballad is in good condition for its age, particularly the hull (recently repainted), deck and top sides. She also has an extensive inventory of electronic navigation equipment, unusual for a boat of this age. She has been well maintained during her current ownership, not surprising given her owner is a crew member of the local lifeboat.
It is fair to say that some restorative work is required below decks, particularly to the furniture. Some woodwork may require replacing and a complete re-varnish is most likely needed.
That said we think this Albin Ballad is in above average condition for her age and with the work outlined above completed, could be a wonderful example of this classic.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Albin Ballad has been personally photographed and viewed by Chris Fuller of Boatshed Cornwall. Click here for contact details.
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