Balboa 20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Lyle C. Hess/Richard Arthur·1967·Arthur Marine/Coastal Recreation, Inc.
Balboa 20 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
20' · 6.1 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,200
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Balboa 20 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 1,20011100.0%

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
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6722013
Albin Ballad 3029.99'$ 10,879177
Hawk 2020'$ 16,1451512
Pacific Seacraft Flicka 2024'$ 27,650134
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,054114
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,948107
Com-Pac 23 Mk IV23.92'$ 32,95074
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Triton 2121.25'$ 83,44540
Balboa 20You are here$ 1,20011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Balboa 20 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Balboa 20 over the past 12 months is $1,200. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Balboa 20 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Balboa 20 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Balboa 20 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Balboa 20 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Balboa 20 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Balboa 20 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Balboa 20?+
Comparable models include Cape Cutter 19, Albin Ballad 30, Hawk 20. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.