Alpa a9

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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.

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 56%

Model	Alpa a9
Length	29.82 ft (27%)	the closest to 28 ft
Beam	8.86 ft (86%)	the closest to 8.75 ft
Draft	5.25 ft
Country	Italy (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 76%

Sail area / displ.	13.52 (91%)	the closest to 13.40
Ballast / displ.	42.31 %
Displ. / length	361.47
Comfort ratio	29.87 (62%)	the closest to 31.02
Capsize	1.73

Hull 65%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	21.98 ft (65%)	the closest to 21.25 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	??