The Alpa a9 is a 29.82ft masthead sloop designed by Illingworth & Associates and built in fiberglass by Alpa Yachts (ITA) between 1967 and 1970.
The Alpa a9 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small.
Main features
| Model | Alpa a9 | ||
| Length | 29.82 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.86 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | Italy (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.52 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.31 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 361.47 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.87 | ||
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.98 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8598 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3638 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.28 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 354 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 180.10 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 173.38 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36.02 ft | ||
| J | 10 ft | ||
| P | 31.10 ft | ||
| E | 11.15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 20 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 23 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alpa Yachts (ITA) | ||
| Designer | Illingworth & Associates | ||
| First built | 1967 | ||
| Last built | 1970 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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