Halmatic Ltd. Alden Challenger 38
Sailboat
38′ 6″
Since 1960
Overview
- Builder
- Halmatic Ltd.
- Model
- Alden Challenger 38
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1960–1965
- Designer
- John G. Alden
- Hull
- Keel/Cbrd.
- Hull material
- FG hull
- Rig
- Masthead Yawl
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 38′ 6″ (11.73 m)
- Waterline length
- 27′ 4″ (8.32 m)
- Beam
- 11′ (3.35 m)
- Draft
- 4′ (1.22 m)
- Displacement
- 16,000 lb (7,257 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 651 sq ft (60.5 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 42′ (12.80 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 14′ 4″ (4.36 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 36′ 6″ (11.13 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 17′ 10″ (5.43 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 16.4
- Displacement / length
- 351
- Capsize screening
- 1.75
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
- Construction
- FG hull
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.