Balboa 20 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

20' · 6.1 m

Disp.

1,700 lbs · 771 kg

First year

1967

The Balboa 20 stands as a quintessential example of the 1970s trailersailer movement, a design that successfully bridged the gap between a portable day sailer and a capable coastal pocket cruiser. Launched by Coastal Recreation Inc. and penned by the legendary naval architect Lyle C. Hess—famed for his rugged, seaworthy designs like the Bristol Channel Cutter—the Balboa 20 offers a level of design pedigree rarely seen in the 20foot production market. Unlike many of its contemporaries that utilized lighter fiberglass layups for ease of trailering, the Balboa 20 was engineered with a focus on stability and structural integrity, making it a favorite for sailors who occasionally venture into "big water" lakes or protected coastal bays.