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Alden 44 MkII

Alden · 1981–?

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Alden 44 MkII

Alden · 1981–?

LOA 44.16ft
Beam 12.46ft
Disp. 24,500lbs
Ballast Ratio 41%
D/L Ratio 257
CSV 1.72
MCR 34.9
SA/D 16.6
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Centerboard
Rig Sloop
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom

Alden Associates design. Updated version of the Alden 44 with modified rudder/skeg, repositioned propeller shaft, and revised interior layout. Sloop rig replaces original cutter.

Use-Case Scores

Coastal81Bluewater82Pacific76Singlehand77Liveaboard56Upwind60Downwind61

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 257 · 10% weight · 79 pts
Motion Comfort 34.9 · 10% weight · 80 pts

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