Balaton Boats 21
Masthead Sloop · Fin w/transom hung rudder · First built 1977
A Gunnar Cardell-designed masthead sloop with a fin keel, built in Hungary since 1977 for stable coastal cruising
Designed by Gunnar Cardell, built by Hungarian Shipyards.
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
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