The Alden 44 is a 44.16ft cutter designed by Alden Associates/Nils Helleberg and built in fiberglass by Alden Yachts (USA) between 1976 and 1991.
40 units have been built.
The Alden 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably 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.
Main features
| Model | Alden 44 | ||
| Length | 44.16 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.58 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.82 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 276.32 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.31 | ||
| Capsize | 1.72 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.82 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 871 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 522.07 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 348.54 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54.10 ft | ||
| J | 19.30 ft | ||
| P | 47.10 ft | ||
| E | 14.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 90 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 160 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alden Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Alden Associates/Nils Helleberg | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 40 |