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- Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:15 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Hull 612, built in 1974
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3920
Re: Hull 612, built in 1974
Thanks Bob, very informative write-up, and good to know I made the right choice back in 2011 ... definitely a case of following my heart instead of my head. 

- Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:59 am
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Hull 612, built in 1974
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3920
Re: Hull 612, built in 1974
I too looked at the Scampi 30, but preferred the Ballad for various reasons. The Ballad was made by Albin Marin, Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballad_30 According to Wikipedia the Scampi was made by various different yards. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scampi_30 Pictures below from Sailbo...
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 4:17 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
- Replies: 154
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Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Sailnumber 1069. I think the build is in 1976. Regards Jens Chr Mine is #1085, and I was told it was also a 1976 model. I'll rest easy now that I know what a truss of that vintage looks like. I check the shroud tension periodically with a Loos Gauge. Loose shrouds would be a good warning flag of a ...
- Fri May 01, 2020 4:36 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
- Replies: 154
- Views: 169107
Re: Mast step truss, inevitably:(
Just curious .... what is the hull or sail number of your Ballad?
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:06 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Beaching Legs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13136
Re: Beaching Legs
Hi Arjuna, Sorry for the late reply. I have not yet made any legs for the Ballad, and put that project on the shelf for now. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has built a set. A nice set of " Yacht Legs " would be nice, but a bit too pricey for me. Hi Wolfee101, Nice picture of your Balla...
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Hull bulging and cracking under main bulkhead
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16788
Re: Hull bulging and cracking under main bulkhead
Mine is a 1976, hull 1085, not one with the suspect mast steps so yours probably isn't either. The only other thing I can think of is if the boat sat on it's keel (on land) for an extended period of time, and that the bulkhead-to-boat rib bolts are either loose or the holes very worn... something to...
- Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:08 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: Hull bulging and cracking under main bulkhead
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16788
Re: Hull bulging and cracking under main bulkhead
Hi, Is it an early model Ballad? You may have mast step issues as outlined in this post.
Peter.
Peter.
- Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:45 pm
- Forum: Welcome to the Ballad Exchange
- Topic: Ballad build numbers by year
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13879
Re: Ballad build numbers by year
Welcome to the forum. My Ballad is number 1085, and I believe it's a 1976 model, no mast step issues as determined by drilling a few small holes and using a bore scope such as this one to examine the area. I'd be a bit wary of a seller that discourages further inspection. If you get serious about th...
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:44 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: bushing below the waterline
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9910
Re: bushing below the waterline
Here is some more about thru-hull installation. This is what I did. Most of my method was copied from here , except for the way the backing plate-to-seacock studs were installed. I wanted to install flush mount thru-hulls, but the original fittings had a very narrow lip compared to the replacements,...
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 6:14 pm
- Forum: Hull and Deck
- Topic: bushing below the waterline
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9910
Re: bushing below the waterline
Hi, Welcome to the Ballad Forum, and congratulations on your new boat. I did a similar job on my Ballad. The original thru-hulls are called "flush" thru-hulls, as opposed to surface mount ones. When I removed mine I found the replacement fittings had a different shape so the fibreglass had to be gro...