Alpa 9.50

Sailboat 31′ 2″ Since 1970

Overview

Builder
Alpa
Model
9.50
Type
Sailboat
Built
1970 on
Designer
Alpa
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 2″ (9.51 m)
Waterline length
24′ (7.32 m)
Beam
9′ 8″ (2.96 m)
Displacement
9,800 lb (4,445 kg)
Ballast
3,638 lb (1,650 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
401 sq ft (37.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
38′ (11.58 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 3″ (3.73 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ 10″ (10.00 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 6″ (2.91 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.0

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
316

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
37%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.81

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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