Alden Pilot House 32
Description
The Alden Pilot House 32 (also commonly known as the Alden 32 Motor Sailer, Winsome Class, or Alden 32 Pilothouse) is a classic fiberglass motorsailer designed by John G. Alden (via Alden Yachts/Associates) in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Built primarily by Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong (around 1967–1973, with about 14–16 hulls in the sloop version and a few ketch variants), it's a sturdy, full-keel (or long keel) cruiser emphasizing protected steering from the pilothouse, good motoring capability, and reasonable sailing performance for coastal/offshore use. The design prioritizes comfort in all weather—dual helm stations (inside pilothouse + outside cockpit), enclosed steering for cold/rainy conditions, and a practical layout for extended cruising or liveaboard potential.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alden Yachts |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cheoy Lee |
| Length | 31.500 ft |
| LOA | 31.500 ft |
| LWL | 23.750 ft |
| Beam | 10.600 ft |
| Displacement | 13300 lb |
| Ballast | 6500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.600 ft |
| Year Built | 1967 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.33 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.75 ft |
| p | 34.58 ft |
| e | 19.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.33 ft | 11.75 ft | 34.58 ft | 19.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Alden Pilot House 32 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 34.58 ft - (10540 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.17 ft - (5843 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.65 ft - (11781 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.95 ft - (11872 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 339.01 ft² |
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Alden Pilot House 32 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 29.79 ft - (9080 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.66 ft - (4773 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.71 ft - (7836 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.51 ft - (4118 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 201.25 ft² |
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Alden Pilot House 32 - GENOA
| Luff | * 35.37 ft - (10781 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.06 ft - (5809 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.17 ft - (10110 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.62 ft - (5371 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 311.61 ft² |
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Alden Pilot House 32 - GENOA
| Luff | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Leech | 31.75 ft - (9677 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.83 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.96 ft - (4865 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.92 ° |
| Area | * 271.28 ft² |
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Alden Pilot House 32 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 35.37 ft - (10781 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.39 ft - (5910 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.54 ft - (9918 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 514 ft² |
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Alden Pilot House 32 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 20.48 ft - (6242 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.87 ft - (2704 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.66 ft - (5078 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.05 ft - (2149 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.98 ° |
| Area | * 72.18 ft² |
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