Alden Yachts/Tillotson Pearson 44

Sailboat 44′ 2″ Since 1976

Overview

Builder
Alden Yachts/Tillotson Pearson
Model
44
Type
Sailboat
Built
1976–1991
Designer
Alden Associates/Nils Helleberg
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
44′ 2″ (13.47 m)
Waterline length
34′ 1″ (10.39 m)
Beam
12′ 6″ (3.81 m)
Displacement
24,500 lb (11,113 kg)
Ballast
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
898 sq ft (83.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
54′ 1″ (16.49 m)
J (foretriangle base)
19′ 4″ (5.88 m)
P (mainsail luff)
47′ 1″ (14.36 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 10″ (4.51 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.0

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

Displacement / length
276

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

Ballast ratio
41%

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

Capsize screening
1.72

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.