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Alden 50
Alden · 1996–1998
Alden 50
Alden · 1996–1998
LOA 50.33ft
Beam 13.5ft
Disp. 38,000lbs
Ballast Ratio 43%
D/L Ratio 333
CSV 1.61
MCR 44.7
SA/D 15.5
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Centerboard
Rig Sloop
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom
Alden Yachts design. Only 3 built — rare semi-custom bluewater cruiser. Highest ballast ratio (42.9%) in the Alden line. Centerboard — 5.5ft board up, 10.3ft board down. Excellent comfort ratio (44.7).
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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 0.43 · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Capsize Screening 1.61 · 10% weight ·
99 pts
D/L Ratio 333 · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Motion Comfort 44.7 · 10% weight ·
100 pts
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