Alden 43
7 / 44 - score 65%
The Alden 43 is a 43.18ft masthead sloop designed by Niels Helleberg and built in fiberglass by Alden Yachts (USA) between 1992 and 1997.
The Alden 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 72%
| Model | Alden 43 | ||
| Length | 43.18 ft (81%) | the closest to 44 ft | |
| Beam | 12.50 ft (62%) | the closest to 12.92 ft | |
| Draft | 7.42 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 54%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.97 (59%) | the closest to 19.78 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 45.45 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 239.18 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.71 (49%) | the closest to 33.40 | |
| Capsize | 1.79 |
Hull 76%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.50 ft (76%) | the closest to 35.33 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7.42 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.87 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 927 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 480.85 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 446.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 59 ft | ||
| J | 16.30 ft | ||
| P | 51 ft | ||
| E | 17.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 63 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 50 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alden Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Niels Helleberg | ||
| First built | 1992 | ||
| Last built | 1997 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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