Hodgdon Bros. Alden Boothbay Explorer
Sailboat
58′ 7″
Since 1968
Overview
- Builder
- Hodgdon Bros.
- Model
- Alden Boothbay Explorer
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1968–1976
- Designer
- John G. Alden & Assoc,
- Hull
- Keel/Cbrd.
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Ketch
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 58′ 7″ (17.86 m)
- Waterline length
- 41′ (12.50 m)
- Beam
- 15′ 2″ (4.63 m)
- Displacement
- 53,300 lb (24,177 kg)
- Ballast
- 11,800 lb (5,352 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 345
- Ballast ratio
- 22%
- Capsize screening
- 1.62
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
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.