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.
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
| Sail area / displ. | 15.52 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.89 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 332.75 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 44.68 | ||
| Capsize | 1.61 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.08 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 |