The Alden 48 is a 48.75ft masthead sloop designed by Niels Helleberg and built in fiberglass by Alden Yachts (USA) since 1987.
The Alden 48 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.
Main features
| Model | Alden 48 | ||
| Length | 48.75 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.62 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 280.21 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.07 | ||
| Capsize | 1.70 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 10.08 ft | ||
| Displacement | 32000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 13000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.16 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1078 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 577.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 501.56 sq.ft | ||
| I | 60 ft | ||
| J | 19.25 ft | ||
| P | 53.50 ft | ||
| E | 18.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 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 | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |