LeCompte Alden Malabar Sr.

Sailboat 33′ 4″ Since 1955

Overview

Builder
LeCompte
Model
Alden Malabar Sr.
Type
Sailboat
Built
1955–1961
Designer
John G. Alden
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
33′ 4″ (10.15 m)
Waterline length
24′ 2″ (7.38 m)
Beam
9′ 10″ (2.99 m)
Displacement
13,000 lb (5,897 kg)
Ballast
4,200 lb (1,905 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
580 sq ft (53.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
40′ 11″ (12.47 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 9″ (3.87 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ 10″ (10.93 m)
E (mainsail foot)
16′ 6″ (5.03 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.8

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

Displacement / length
409

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

Ballast ratio
32%

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

Capsize screening
1.67

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
Wood

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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