The Balboa 24, designed by the legendary naval architect Lyle C. Hess, stands as a hallmark of the 1970s trailer-sailer movement. Produced by Coastal Recreation Inc. during the height of the fiberglass revolution, the vessel was engineered to offer the stability and "big boat" feel of a fixed-keel cruiser within a package that could be easily transported behind a standard utility vehicle. Unlike many of its contemporaries that sacrificed hull thickness for weight savings, the Balboa 24 earned a reputation for a robust, overbuilt construction that allowed it to venture into coastal waters where lighter trailer-sailers might falter. According to the original Coastal Recreation Balboa 24 Brochure, the design was intended to provide a "luxury cruiser" experience in a 24-foot frame, featuring a high ballast-to-displacement ratio that remains impressive by modern standards.
Balboa 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Balboa
- Model
- 24
- Builder
- Laguna Yachts/Coastal Recreation Inc.
- Designer
- Shad Turner/William Downing
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $6,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 22 | 23.83' | $6,475 | 68 | 11 |
| Catalina 25 | 25' | $7,000 | 45 | 8 |
| Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 | 27.25' | $59,995 | 15 | 4 |
| Pearson 26 | 26.12' | $4,500 | 8 | 1 |
| Dufour 24 | 24.1' | $9,539 | 7 | 3 |
| Com-Pac 23 Mk IV | 23.92' | $32,950 | 5 | 2 |
| Tomahawk 25 | 25.33' | $11,491 | 5 | 2 |
| Triton 21 | 21.25' | $81,566 | 4 | 0 |
| Precision 21 | 20.75' | $5,500 | 3 | 1 |
| Seaward 25 | 26.75' | $10,400 | 2 | 1 |
| Balboa 24 | $6,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6,000 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Balboa 24 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Balboa 24 over the past 12 months is $6,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Balboa 24 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Balboa 24 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Balboa 24 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Balboa 24 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Balboa 24?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 22, Catalina 25, Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.