Challenger 38 alden
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The Challenger 38 alden is a 38.5ft masthead yawl designed by John G. Alden and built in fiberglass by LeComte Yachts between 1960 and 1965.
50 units have been built.
The Challenger 38 alden is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 84%
Model | Challenger 38 alden | ||
Length | 38.50 ft | ||
Beam | 11 ft (84%) | the closest to 10.83 ft | |
Draft | 4 ft | ||
Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 99%
Sail area / displ. | 15.81 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
Displ. / length | 353 | ||
Comfort ratio | 33.12 (99%) | the closest to 33.08 | |
Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 27.25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 8 ft | ||
Displacement | 16000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Yawl | ||
Sail area (100%) | 625 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 300.30 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 324.85 sq.ft | ||
I | 42 ft | ||
J | 14.30 ft | ||
P | 36.50 ft | ||
E | 17.80 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 | LeComte Yachts | ||
Designer | John G. Alden | ||
First built | 1960 | ||
Last built | 1965 | ||
Number built | 50 |