Boothbay explorer alden
5 / 35 - score 77%
The Boothbay explorer alden is a 58.58ft masthead ketch designed by John G. Alden & Associates and built in fiberglass by Hodgdon Bros. (USA) between 1971 and 1974.
5 units have been built.
The Boothbay explorer 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 heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 78%
Model | Boothbay explorer alden | ||
Length | 58.58 ft (95%) | the closest to 58.33 ft | |
Beam | 15.75 ft (61%) | the closest to 16.33 ft | |
Draft | 6.17 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 75%
Sail area / displ. | 15.32 (75%) | the closest to 14.96 | |
Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
Displ. / length | 321.17 | ||
Comfort ratio | 44.62 | ||
Capsize | 1.68 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 42 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.17 ft | ||
Displacement | 53300 lbs | ||
Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.68 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1350 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 400 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 500 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Hodgdon Bros. (USA) | ||
Designer | John G. Alden & Associates | ||
First built | 1971 | ||
Last built | 1974 | ||
Number built | 5 |