Alden Yachts Inc. 50

Sailboat 50′ 4″ Since 1996

Overview

Builder
Alden Yachts Inc.
Model
50
Type
Sailboat
Built
1996–1998
Designer
Alden Yachts
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
50′ 4″ (15.33 m)
Waterline length
37′ 1″ (11.31 m)
Beam
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
Displacement
38,000 lb (17,237 kg)
Ballast
16,300 lb (7,394 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,133 sq ft (105.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
59′ 10″ (18.23 m)
J (foretriangle base)
19′ 4″ (5.88 m)
P (mainsail luff)
51′ 6″ (15.70 m)
E (mainsail foot)
20′ (6.10 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.0

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

Displacement / length
332

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

Ballast ratio
43%

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

Capsize screening
1.61

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.

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