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 coiver and spray dodgers 2025. Surveyed in 2023, the report is available providing an overview of the yacht's previous 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 mEngine type: Yanmar 2GM20 Fuel Diesel Power 18HPDeck 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 cushionsElectrical: 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2 x 12V power sockets LED lighting throughout cabinSafety: Manual bilge pump Fire extinguishers and fire blanket (out of date) Navigation lights Horseshoe life belt 2 x self inflating life jacketsNavigation: Depth sounder Speed log Wind speed & direction Compass GPS VHF RadioAccommodation: 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 tableFor additional information about these renowned yachts refer to SailboatData Lying afloat in a Chichester marina