Question 1

What are the specs of the BALBOA 24?

Accepted Answer

The BALBOA 24 has the following specifications: 23.58ft LOA, 8.33ft beam, 2.92ft draft, 2,600lb displacement, 900.1lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the BALBOA 24 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Laguna Yachts/Coastal Recreation Inc. (USA), designed by Shad Turner/William Downing, first built in 1981.

Question 3

Is the BALBOA 24 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The BALBOA 24 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 11.32, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.43, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the BALBOA 24?

Accepted Answer

The BALBOA 24 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.66, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 145.09, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a BALBOA 24?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a BALBOA 24 is estimated at $900 – $2.3K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a BALBOA 24 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the BALBOA 24 (23.58ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $900 – $2.3K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 23.58ft boat: Florida: $4,200-$11,300/year. California: $4,000-$9,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,600/year + $900 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,300/year + $900 winter storage. Maryland: $2,800-$5,100/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,100/year. Washington: $3,400-$7,400/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,600/year + $900 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,500-$5,100/year. South Carolina: $3,700-$7,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $18K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a BALBOA 24?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the BALBOA 24 (23.58ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,200-$11,300/year. California: $4,000-$9,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,600/year + $900 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,300/year + $900 winter storage. Maryland: $2,800-$5,100/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,100/year. Washington: $3,400-$7,400/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,600/year + $900 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,500-$5,100/year. South Carolina: $3,700-$7,100/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the BALBOA 24?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 6 issues reported for the BALBOA 24 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, deck, structural, hull, engine, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the BALBOA 24.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a BALBOA 24?

Accepted Answer

When buying a BALBOA 24, SailPages.com has compiled 6 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel, deck, structural, hull, engine. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the BALBOA 24 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the BALBOA 24?

Accepted Answer

The BALBOA 24 has the following rig dimensions: I=24ft (foretriangle height), J=8.8ft (foretriangle base), P=23ft (mainsail luff), E=10ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 229.8 sq ft. Jib area: 105.6 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the BALBOA 24 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The BALBOA 24 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 23.58ft LOA, comfort ratio 11.32, capsize ratio 2.43, SA/disp 18.66. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	23.58 ft
LWL	20 ft
Beam	8.33 ft
Draft	2.92 ft
Displacement	2,600 lb
Ballast	900.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.0 kn

Iforetriangle height	24 ft
Jforetriangle base	8.8 ft
Pmainsail luff	23 ft
Emainsail foot	10 ft
FLforestay	8.8 ft
Mainsail	229.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	105.6 sq ft
Spinnaker	179.5 sq ft

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