Albin Ballad 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rolf Magnusson·1971 – 1982·~1,500 hulls·Albin Marine
Albin Ballad 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.99' · 9.14 m
Displ.
7,275 lbs · 3,300 kg
First year
1971

The Albin Ballad 30 stands as a definitive example of the "Half Ton" era of yacht design, representing a significant evolution in Swedish boatbuilding during the early 1970s. Designed by Rolf Magnusson, the Ballad was conceived as a more sophisticated, performanceoriented successor to the Albin Vega. While the Vega targeted the entrylevel cruising market, the Ballad was built to compete under the IOR (International Offshore Rule) while maintaining the structural integrity required for serious bluewater voyaging. Between 1971 and 1982, approximately 1,500 units were produced, making it one of the most prolific 30footers in European history. Its reputation is built on a high ballast ratio and a hull form that prioritizes stability in the demanding conditions of the North Sea and the Baltic.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,879
Ask, not sold · 17 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
17 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-13.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United Kingdom (58.8%) · Germany (17.6%) · Netherlands (11.8%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Albin Ballad 30 listings span 5 countries. United Kingdom leads with 10 listings (58.8%), followed by Germany and Netherlands.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

17 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 9,75910558.8%
Germany$ 19,7783017.6%
Netherlands$ 20,2452111.8%
Switzerland$ 2,544115.9%
Greece$ 13,962105.9%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7615226
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
Hallberg-Rassy 3131.56'$ 107,0413914
Hallberg-Rassy 3737.14'$ 241,6952612
Comfortina 3535.83'$ 129,2442214
Moody 3030'$ 17,3942111
Albin Ballad 30You are here$ 10,879177
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Carter 3029.75'$ 19,524154
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Baltic 3534.83'$ 78,77055

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Albin Ballad 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Albin Ballad 30 over the past 12 months is $10,879. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Albin Ballad 30 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Albin Ballad 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 17 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Albin Ballad 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Albin Ballad 30 has decreased by 13.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Albin Ballad 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Albin Ballad 30 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (58.8%), Germany (17.6%), Netherlands (11.8%).
05Do Albin Ballad 30 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Albin Ballad 30 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Albin Ballad 30?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 29, Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Hallberg-Rassy 31. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.