A local gentleman has a Balboa 24 for sale (well, actually his wife is demanding he sell it as it has been used primarily for mounting Christmas lights for the past 3 years.) First I'm new to keel boat sailing although I have some experience with a little Hobie Cat Tandem Island Tri-hull. So this would be my first real boat (no offense to Hobie--its a fun, fast little boat to sail).
It seems the "24" is something of a rare item. This one has a fixed keel and is on a very nice boat trailer. Price with trailer is in the neighborhood of $4500. According to the owner it is an early 80's model. He has sailed the boat and while it is unkept it appears to be seaworthy and sound. I have an open-ocean sailor friend who is going to help me substantiate that last statement as true. Does anyone have any information on this boat. Sea kindliness, worthiness, number produced, problems to look for etc. Any input would be very much appreciated.
It seems the "24" is something of a rare item. This one has a fixed keel and is on a very nice boat trailer. Price with trailer is in the neighborhood of $4500. According to the owner it is an early 80's model. He has sailed the boat and while it is unkept it appears to be seaworthy and sound. I have an open-ocean sailor friend who is going to help me substantiate that last statement as true. Does anyone have any information on this boat. Sea kindliness, worthiness, number produced, problems to look for etc. Any input would be very much appreciated.