Alden 50
9 / 40 - score 56%
The Alden 50 is a 50.33ft masthead sloop designed by Alden Yachts and built in fiberglass by Alden Yachts (USA) between 1996 and 1998.
3 units have been built.
The Alden 50 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.
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Main features
Model | Alden 50 | ||
Length | 50.33 ft | ||
Beam | 13.50 ft | ||
Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 53%
Sail area / displ. | 15.52 (65%) | the closest to 16.08 | |
Ballast / displ. | 42.89 % | ||
Displ. / length | 332.75 | ||
Comfort ratio | 44.68 (41%) | the closest to 47.46 | |
Capsize | 1.61 |
Hull 63%
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 37.08 ft (63%) | the closest to 38.48 ft | |
Maximum draft | 10.33 ft | ||
Displacement | 38000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 16300 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.16 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1092 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 577.07 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 515 sq.ft | ||
I | 59.80 ft | ||
J | 19.30 ft | ||
P | 51.50 ft | ||
E | 20 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 70 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 150 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 170 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Alden Yachts (USA) | ||
Designer | Alden Yachts | ||
First built | 1996 | ||
Last built | 1998 | ||
Number built | 3 |