BALATON 25
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25 ft |
| LWL | 21.65 ft |
| Beam | 8.04 ft |
| Draft | 3.94 ft |
| Displacement | 3,880 lb |
| Ballast | 1,763.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.2 kn |
About the BALATON 25
The Balaton 25 is a compact masthead sloop designed by Stephen Szilagyi and built in 1984, with a total production run of 186 hulls. Its design emphasizes a balanced performance profile, featuring a displacement of 3880.0 lb and a beam of 8.04 ft.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a manageable, lightweight vessel that is easy to trailer and dock. Its dimensions and rigging make it particularly accessible for single-handers or couples looking for a low-maintenance entry into sailing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.05 and a relatively light displacement of 3880.0 lb, the Balaton 25 is best suited for protected coastal waters rather than extended offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 25 and O'Day 25, as they share similar LOA dimensions and target the same market of affordable, trailerable cruisers from the 1980s. These vessels offer similar interior volumes and ease of handling for short-range cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BALATON 25 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BALATON 25yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BALATON 25? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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