Halmatic (UK) Molich (DEN)/Hodgdon Brothers Alden Caravelle 42
Sailboat
41′ 7″
Since 1968
Overview
- Builder
- Halmatic (UK) Molich (DEN)/Hodgdon Brothers
- Model
- Alden Caravelle 42
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1968–1973
- Designer
- Alden Assoc.
- Hull
- Fin Keel
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 41′ 7″ (12.68 m)
- Waterline length
- 28′ (8.53 m)
- Beam
- 11′ (3.35 m)
- Displacement
- 19,400 lb (8,800 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 786 sq ft (73.0 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 46′ (14.02 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 16′ 5″ (5.00 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 40′ 8″ (12.41 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 18′ 7″ (5.67 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 17.4
- Displacement / length
- 395
- Capsize screening
- 1.64
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
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.