Alden Yachts Inc. 54

Sailboat 54′ 1″ Since 1985

Overview

Builder
Alden Yachts Inc.
Model
54
Type
Sailboat
Built
1985–2002
Designer
Alden
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
54′ 1″ (16.49 m)
Waterline length
40′ (12.19 m)
Beam
14′ 4″ (4.36 m)
Displacement
36,500 lb (16,556 kg)
Ballast
15,000 lb (6,804 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,046 sq ft (97.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
60′ 2″ (18.35 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 6″ (5.64 m)
P (mainsail luff)
53′ 4″ (16.25 m)
E (mainsail foot)
17′ (5.18 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.2

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

Displacement / length
255

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.

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