Albin Ballad sailing yacht

Description

The Albin Ballad is a renowned, well-constructed, and swift cruising vessel, boasting a dedicated and substantial following. It excels in both sailing performance and cruising capabilities, with a fully encapsulated lead keel in a fin and skeg configuration. This specific Albin Ballad made an appearance at the 1974 London Boat Show.
Recent extensive upgrades include a comprehensive overhaul of its electrical system, the addition of a new Plastimo cooker, replacement of the toilet and piping, installation of energy-efficient LED lighting throughout. Furthermore, a recent respray and a fresh coat of antifoul has enhanced its aesthetic appeal. Cutlass bearing replaced 2025. New mainsail cover 2025.
Surveyed in 2023, the report is available providing an overview of the yacht's current condition.

Specification
Albin Marine Albin Ballad 30
Year 1973
Condition Used
Fin keel with rudder on skeg
GRP with hull number 86
Displacement 3,300 kg (approx)
Ballast 1,550 kg (approx) in encapsulated lead keel
Dimensions:
Beam 2.94 m
Length 9.14 m
Draft 1.55 m

Engine type:
Yanmar 2GM20
Fuel Diesel
Power 18HP

Deck gear:
1 x genoa sail (new sacrificial strip) on roller furler
1 x semi battened main sail with reefing lines
Spare main
3 x spinnakers
1 x Danforth anchor with 30m galvanised chain
Mooring warps
5 x fenders
Boat hook, deck brush
Fixed stern swim ladder
Spinnaker pole
Sprayhood
Mainsail cover
Anchor ball
Ensign
1 x mast winch
4 x cockpit sheet winches
Cockpit cushions

Electrical:
2 x 110 Ah AGM batteries, battery charger, and shore power connection
3 x 220V power sockets
2 x 12V power sockets
LED lighting throughout cabin

Safety:
Manual bilge pump
Fire extinguishers and fire blanket (out of date)
Navigation lights
Horseshoe life belt
2 x self inflating life jackets

Navigation:
Depth sounder
Speed log
Wind speed & direction
Compass
GPS
VHF Radio

Accommodation:
6' headroom in saloon
6 berths in two cabins: 2 foc'sle berths with infill converting to a double, 2 saloon berths plus two 'pilot' berths
Galley with Plastimo gas hob and oven, sink
Separate head with wash basin
Hanging lockers
Two-leaf saloon table which doubles as a cockpit table

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Lying afloat in a Chichester marina