Balboa 24
Description
The Balboa 24 is an American trailerable racer-cruiser sailboat designed by W. Shad Turner and William Downing, first built in 1981 by Coastal Recreation, Inc. (also associated with Laguna Yachts) in Costa Mesa, California. It's a direct development of the 1980 Laguna 24S, sharing the same basic hull but with minor refinements for better performance and accommodations. Approximately 100–200 hulls were produced until around 1985, making it a somewhat rare but sought-after entry-level boat for coastal cruising, daysailing, or club racing. The fractional sloop rig, fixed fin keel, and lightweight fiberglass construction emphasize ease of handling for short-handed crews (2–4 people), with a pop-top cabin for added headroom.
Construction Details
| Designer | Shad Turner and William Downing |
|---|---|
| Builder | Coastal Recreation |
| Length | 24.000 ft |
| LOA | 23.580 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.330 ft |
| Displacement | 2600 lb |
| Ballast | 900 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.920 ft |
| Year Built | 1981 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.75 ft |
| p | 23 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft | 8.75 ft | 23 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
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