Albin Ballad

SWEDISH BUILT & DESIGNED
£11,950.00 (Approx US$15,173)
  • Boat REF#  ·  335064
  • LOA  ·  9.10m
  • Year  ·  1975
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 19hp, Volvo MD2020C (2001)
  • Lying  ·  Cardiff
Boatshed Wales
Boatshed Wales
Keith Doust

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 9.10m
LWL 6.90m
Beam 2.96m
Draft Min 1.55m
Draft Max 1.55m
Displacement 3,300kg (7,276.5lbs)
Headroom 1.83m
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.

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