Alden 44
Description
The Alden 44 is a highly regarded American fiberglass sailboat designed by Alden Associates (under Niels Helleberg) as a performance-oriented bluewater racer-cruiser, influenced by John G. Alden's legacy of elegant, seaworthy designs. First built in 1976 by Tillotson-Pearson (later TPI) in Rhode Island, it was produced until around 1991 with about 40 hulls completed. It's known for its balanced performance, sturdy construction, classic lines (raked stem, reverse transom, skeg-hung rudder), and versatility—suitable for offshore passages, coastal cruising, or even IOR racing in its era. Owners praise it as a "dream yacht": pretty, fast, comfortable (sleeps up to 8 in some layouts), and solidly built for long-distance voyaging.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alden Associates (under Niels Helleberg) |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tillotson-Pearson |
| Length | 44.160 ft |
| LOA | 44.160 ft |
| LWL | 34.080 ft |
| Beam | 12.500 ft |
| Displacement | 24500 lb |
| Ballast | 10000 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.750 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.920 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 19.40 ft |
| p | 48 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.50 ft | 19.40 ft | 48 ft | 15 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Alden 44 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.37 ft - (15048 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49.79 ft - (15176 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 366.51 ft² |
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Alden 44 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 47.03 ft - (14335 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.24 ft - (12265 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.31 ft - (6800 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 524.66 ft² |
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Alden 44 - GENOA
| Luff | 55.85 ft - (17023 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 31.68 ft - (9656 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.19 ft - (15908 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 29.1 ft - (8870 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 812.59 ft² |
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Alden 44 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 57 ft - (17374 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 33.5 ft - (10211 mm) |
| Leech | 53.5 ft - (16307 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1432 ft² |
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