Alden Yachts Inc. 52

Sailboat 52′ 7″ Since 1988

Overview

Builder
Alden Yachts Inc.
Model
52
Type
Sailboat
Built
1988 on
Designer
Alden
Hull
Keel/CB & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
52′ 7″ (16.03 m)
Waterline length
40′ (12.19 m)
Beam
14′ 4″ (4.36 m)
Displacement
39,000 lb (17,690 kg)
Ballast
16,300 lb (7,394 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,353 sq ft (125.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
69′ 11″ (21.31 m)
J (foretriangle base)
20′ 11″ (6.37 m)
P (mainsail luff)
63′ (19.20 m)
E (mainsail foot)
18′ 4″ (5.58 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.8

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

Displacement / length
272

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
1.69

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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