Albin Ballad
LOVELY EXAMPLE - MANY UPGRADES
- Boat REF# · 321232
- Length · 29'11"
- Year · 1972
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 20hp, Beta 20 (2016)
- Lying · Plymouth Area
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Extra Details
| Designer | Rolf Magnusson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Albin Marin AB |
| Lying | Plymouth Area |
| Fuel capacity | 9.9 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 39.6 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 20hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta 20 (2016) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 663 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | Folding |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.2 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Engine replaced with a Beta 20 in 2016, new cooling system, exhaust system, drive train and folding propellor also replaced at that time.
Throttle and gear box replaced 2022.
Dimensions
| Length | 29'11" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 22'7" |
| Beam | 9'8" |
| Draft Min | 5'1" |
| Draft Max | 5'1" |
| Displacement | 7,276.5lbs |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Eurospars Aluminium spars (2018) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2018)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Ullman - Slab (2020) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Ullman - Furling (2020) |
| Other sails | No 2. Genoa (2015) |
| Spinnaker (2015) |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
New mast and standing rigging fitted in 2018.
New boom and associated running rigging, including lazy jacks and drop bag fitted in 2022.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power All 3 batteries replaced 2022.
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
2019 - New cooker and oven installed.
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
2019 - New cooker and oven installed.
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Bimini |
4 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Manson Supreme 11kg & Bruce)
65'7" of chain
164'1" of rode
2015 new genoa tracks.
Cockpit cushions.
Lee Cloths.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Fish Finder | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
2017 AIS Class B Transponder Installed
2013 new DSC Radio Garmin VHF 100i integrated with AIS
2013 new Garmin 7505 CP incorporating Fish Finder & Depth Finder
2014 new Navigation light LED
Autohelm Raymarine
GPS Garmin 128
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder |
3 bilge pumps (2 manual / 1 electric)
Fire Extinguisher
Broker's Comments
The Rolf Magnusson Albin Ballad stands out as one of the best cruiser / racers built in the seventies. These slim, fast vessels have stood the test of time well and are still very popular as sporty family cruisers today.
The accommodation has 4 full size berths plus a couple of snug pilot berths, handy for the kids if needed. There is a good sized rear facing nav table, a fully gimballed cooker and a foldaway saloon table.
Known for their seaworthiness and performance in both fair and cheeky conditions, these well designed/built vessels make for an ideal fast passage making cruising yacht and are equally good for racing around the cans, perhaps along with others from the class association.
This example has been well maintained and included are the following extensive upgrades;
Engine replaced with a Beta 20 in 2016, new cooling system, exhaust system, drive train and folding propellor also replaced at that time
AIS transponder (Cactus) installed 2017
New mast and standing rigging fitted in 2018
New cooker and oven installed 2019
New sails in 2020
New boom and associated running rigging, including lazy jacks and drop bag fitted in 2022
Throttle and gear box replaced 2022
All 3 batteries replaced 2022
2013 new LED Navigation lights.
This boat really does appear to be in particularly good condition; she has a lovely shine to her hull and topsides and has obviously been well looked after and maintained with many extensive and costly upgrades and safety features as detailed.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for an early viewing of this lovely classic!
These boat details are subject to contract.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
8 years.
Why are you selling her?
Buying a bigger boat.
Where have you sailed her?
Regularly to Brittany.