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Alden 46
Alden · 1987–1997
Alden 46
Alden · 1987–1997
LOA 47.67ft
Beam 13.5ft
Disp. 32,000lbs
Ballast Ratio 41%
D/L Ratio 280
CSV 1.70
MCR 38.4
SA/D 17.1
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Centerboard
Rig Sloop
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom
Niels Helleberg design. Centerboard — 5.3ft board up, 10.1ft board down. High ballast ratio (40.6%) with good SA/D (17.15) for a cruiser — well balanced between performance and comfort.
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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 1.70 · 10% weight ·
88 pts
D/L Ratio 280 · 10% weight ·
90 pts
Motion Comfort 38.4 · 10% weight ·
94 pts
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