Built by the renowned Alden Yachts starting in 1988, this 52-footer represents classic American yacht design philosophy with a strong emphasis on seaworthiness and comfort. The cutter rig configuration provides excellent sail handling versatility, allowing crews to reduce sail area progressively in heavy weather while maintaining balance and control. With a displacement of 39,000 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, this yacht prioritizes stability and comfort over pure speed, making it an ideal platform for serious offshore cruising and long-distance passagemaking. The deep 10.33-foot draft houses significant ballast low in the hull, contributing to impressive stability and the ability to carry sail in challenging conditions. The keel-centerboard configuration offers the best of both worlds: deep-water performance when the board is down, and shoal-water exploration capabilities when raised. The generous beam provides spacious accommodations below while contributing to initial stability. A comfort ratio of 39.73 indicates this yacht will provide a stable, comfortable ride in seaway conditions, though motion will be more deliberate than lighter, more modern designs. The conservative sail area to displacement ratio suggests this boat rewards skilled seamanship over pure performance, making it particularly appealing to experienced cruising sailors who value reliability and comfort over racing speed.
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What is the Alden 52's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Alden 52 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.26. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Alden 52's comfort ratio?
The Alden 52 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 39.73. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Alden 52 safe for offshore sailing?
The Alden 52 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.69. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Alden 52?
The theoretical hull speed of the Alden 52 is 8.47 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Alden 52 weigh?
The Alden 52 has a displacement of 39,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 52.58 ft.
Who designed the Alden 52?
The Alden 52 was designed by Alden, first built in 1988.