Albin Marine Ballad 30
Masthead Sloop · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1971–1982
One of the most popular sailing yachts of this size ever built in Scandinavia.
See her sail
The Albin Marine Ballad 30, on the water
The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.
Footage from Practical Sailor
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
LivelyComfort 22Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 2.01Bluewater
LightD/L 280Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 16.1Powered-up
TenderBallast 47%Stiff
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
The living fleet
Sailed by the fleet
The crews aboard this model, and where they were last seen.
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
Dimensions
Weights
The family
Boats like this
Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.