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Alden 54
Alden · 1985–2002
Alden 54
Alden · 1985–2002
LOA 54.08ft
Beam 14.33ft
Disp. 36,500lbs
Ballast Ratio 41%
D/L Ratio 255
CSV 1.73
MCR 36.8
SA/D 17.8
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Centerboard
Rig Cutter
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom
Alden design. Cutter rig with good SA/D (17.83) — fastest of the Alden line. Centerboard — 5.5ft board up, 10.5ft board down. Long production run (1985-2002) speaks to the design quality.
Use-Case Scores
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 1.73 · 10% weight ·
84 pts
D/L Ratio 255 · 10% weight ·
78 pts
Motion Comfort 36.8 · 10% weight ·
87 pts
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