A. Le Comte ALC 46 Le Comte

Sailboat 45′ 10″ Since 1973

Overview

Builder
A. Le Comte
Model
ALC 46 Le Comte
Type
Sailboat
Built
1973 on
Designer
A. E. Luders/Le Comte
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
45′ 10″ (13.96 m)
Waterline length
33′ 4″ (10.15 m)
Beam
12′ 4″ (3.75 m)
Displacement
25,000 lb (11,340 kg)
Ballast
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
871 sq ft (80.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
53′ (16.15 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 6″ (5.64 m)
P (mainsail luff)
47′ (14.33 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ (4.57 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.3

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

Displacement / length
302

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
1.68

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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