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Alden 44
Alden · 1976–1991
Alden 44
Alden · 1976–1991
LOA 44.16ft
Beam 12.5ft
Disp. 24,500lbs
Ballast Ratio 41%
D/L Ratio 276
CSV 1.72
MCR 35.3
SA/D 16.6
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Centerboard
Rig Cutter
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom
Alden Associates / Nils Helleberg design. 40 hulls built by Tillotson Pearson. Centerboard cutter — 4.9ft board up, 8.75ft board down. Originally designed as IOR racer, evolved into capable bluewater cruiser.
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Score Breakdown
Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.
Rudder Type Skeg Hung · 20% weight ·
100 pts
Keel Type Centerboard · 10% weight ·
30 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.41 · 10% weight ·
94 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Capsize Screening 1.72 · 10% weight ·
85 pts
D/L Ratio 276 · 10% weight ·
88 pts
Motion Comfort 35.3 · 10% weight ·
81 pts
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