Albin Ballad
SWEDISH BUILT & DESIGNED
- Boat REF# · 335064
- LOA · 29'10"
- Year · 1975
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 19hp, Volvo MD2020C (2001)
- Lying · Cardiff
Extra Details
| Designer | Rolf Magnusson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Albin Marin AB |
| Lying | Cardiff |
| Fuel capacity | 35.0 ltr (7.7 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 135.0 ltr (29.7 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 19hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo MD2020C (2001) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade Volvo folding prop |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
Dimensions
| LOA | 29'10" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 22'8" |
| Beam | 9'9" |
| Draft Min | 5'1" |
| Draft Max | 5'1" |
| Displacement | 3,300kg (7,276.5lbs) |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1975) with stainless steel standing rigging (2012)
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab (1975) Lazy Jacks, |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (1975) |
| Other sails | Genoa () |
| Spinnaker () | |
| Storm sail () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system |
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
4 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
2 anchors
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2.5hp outboard, Mariner ()
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The Albin Ballad is probably one of the best 30 footers, from her generation and still stands the test of time. Scandinavian boats always are a cut above the rest due to their good designs and quality of build.
The current owner searched the UK and Europe to pick the best of the pack. She is a Mark II version and won best in class in 2023 at the Ballad Regatta.
The Ballad is a joy to sail and easy to handle, she has a proven track record with transatlantic passages, making an ideal cruising boat for the family or more adventurous passages and yet would not disgrace her self in club racing. Her engine has been upgraded to a Volvo 19hp Volvo Penta engine which can push her along against powerful tides.
The accommodation is well laid out with quality wood finish that is in very good condition. The fore cabin has a large double berth with the heads to starboard and in the main saloon you have 2 settee berths and a quarter berth aft, behind the navigation station. The good sized galley is starboard as you come down the companionway steps.
The cockpit is spacious and there is a cockpit tent which extends the living space. She has just had her hull painted and been antifouled.
If you are currently in the market for a top class 30 footer come and view. She is ready to sail away.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.