Kanter Yachts Alden 45

Sailboat 44′ 10″ Since 1989

Overview

Builder
Kanter Yachts
Model
Alden 45
Type
Sailboat
Built
1989 on
Designer
Ted Brewer
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig
Staysail Ketch

Dimensions

Length overall
44′ 10″ (13.66 m)
Waterline length
36′ 8″ (11.19 m)
Beam
13′ 11″ (4.24 m)
Displacement
36,000 lb (16,329 kg)
Ballast
12,500 lb (5,670 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
325

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

Ballast ratio
35%

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.

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

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