The Balboa 26, a standout creation from the board of the legendary naval architect Lyle C. Hess, represents a sophisticated milestone in the 1970s trailer-sailer movement. Launched by Coastal Recreation Inc., this model was designed to provide the stability and sea-kindliness of a much larger offshore vessel within a package that could still be hauled behind a domestic vehicle. While many of its contemporaries prioritized interior volume at the expense of hull form, the Balboa 26 maintains the graceful, traditional lines and heavy-ballast philosophy that made Hess famous for his "go-anywhere" designs, such as the Bristol Channel Cutters popularized by Lin and Larry Pardey.
Balboa 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Balboa
- Model
- 26
- Builder
- Arthur Marine/Coastal Recreation Inc.
- Designer
- Lyle C. Hess
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - 1976
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