Alden 967 (Priscilla Class)
Description
The Alden 967 (also known as Design No. 967 or the Priscilla class) is a classic wooden sloop designed by John G. Alden in the mid-20th century era. It's a relatively small, charming auxiliary cruiser with a centerboard for shoal draft versatility, making it suitable for coastal sailing, day trips, or light cruising in areas with variable depths. Built in wood (often teak or similar by yards like American Marine in Hong Kong), examples from the early 1960s highlight Alden's signature elegant lines: graceful sheer, traditional proportions, and practical layout.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Alden |
|---|---|
| Builder | American Marine in Hong Kong |
| Length | 29.920 ft |
| LOA | 29.920 ft |
| LWL | 21.500 ft |
| Beam | 8.500 ft |
| Displacement | 9600 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.830 ft |
| Year Built | 1960 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.33 ft |
| p | 32.67 ft |
| e | 14.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.58 ft | 11.33 ft | 32.67 ft | 14.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Alden 967 (Priscilla Class) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.67 ft - (9958 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.67 ft - (4471 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.05 ft - (10683 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 35.34 ft - (10772 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 246.66 ft² |
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Alden 967 (Priscilla Class) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.64 ft - (9339 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.93 ft - (4551 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.74 ft - (8150 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.03 ft - (3972 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 199.61 ft² |
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Alden 967 (Priscilla Class) - GENOA
| Luff | 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.89 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.83 ft - (4520 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.88 ° |
| Area | * 263.15 ft² |
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Alden 967 (Priscilla Class) - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.38 ft - (11089 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.23 ft - (5557 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.31 ft - (10458 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.94 ° |
| Area | * 309.26 ft² |
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Alden 967 (Priscilla Class) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 527 ft² |
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Alden 967 (Priscilla Class) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.38 ft - (11089 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.39 ft - (6215 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.39 ft - (6215 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 631 ft² |
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Alden 967 (Priscilla Class) - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 21.06 ft - (6419 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.43 ft - (2569 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.46 ft - (5322 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.8 ft - (2073 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 71.63 ft² |
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