alden 44 sailboat

This classy bluewater racer-cruiser is worth waiting for

First impressions

Classy, sleek and beautiful are words typically heard when admirers first encounter the Alden 44.  This yacht exudes power and style with a cutter rig, long graceful sheer, teak decks and quality hardware. The open cockpit is roomy enough for an intimate cocktail party of six during calm weather but designed to keep sailors warm and dry in a pounding sea. 

For traditionalists, the Alden 44 is a dream yacht, well proportioned overall, slender at the beam, sturdily built, big enough to sleep eight, seaworthy and especially pretty. 

Construction

The boat’s fiberglass hull is vacuum bagged with a balsa core. The decks are similarly constructed as a sandwich of fiberglass and lightweight woods. 

The hull can reach three-quarter-inch thickness in some places and is solidly constructed of hand-laid roving. Unidirectional fiberglass cloth has been added to reinforce high-stress areas. The deck is made with a similar sandwich construction and through-bolted to the hull. The deck-to-hull connection was made sturdier by an inward flange and 3M 5200 sealant

The keel is lead, which outranks cast iron in quality and durability. Teak deckboards and brightwork enhance the overall appearance. A blend of exotic woods—mostly teak—were used to trim out the cabin interior. Most fittings are bronze. Original winches, deck hardware and standing rigging were top quality. 

What to look for

As with any wood-cored deck, delamination from water infiltration is always a possibility. Check for soft spots on the surface and stress cracks near stanchions, chainplates and other deck fittings. 

The Alden 44 has a narrow beam, which translates to less space below deck. The stuffing box can be very hard to reach and repack. If the original engine has been replaced with a larger model, it may take up inordinate space in the engine compartment. This makes routine servicing a challenge and repairs difficult. The boat’s hydraulic centerboard isn’t without its drawbacks since any technology involving moving parts immersed in saltwater can cause problems. 

On most Alden 44s, the teak deck is a standout feature. However, teak requires maintenance and over time the bungs and screws can work loose, making for an expensive repair job. Some models also featured teak toerails, while others opted for an aluminum track akin to those pioneered by C&C. The tracks make for more convenient sail block configurations and adjustments. The lack of a teak toerail also means less seasonal maintenance. 

Barient winches, stainless steel genoa tracks, traveler, stainless steel stanchions with double lifelines, steel bow pulpit, electric windlass, aluminum spars and a double spreader with stainless rod rigging all make for an impressive and purposeful display on deck.

The dodger promises to keep sailors, including the helmsman at the Edson wheel, out of the elements. The cutter’s sailplan features a large genoa, working jib, a second track for the trysail and a hydraulic boom vang. 

Three configurations were available on the Alden 44, which is why it’s difficult to find two built in exactly the same configuration. The 44 was usually fitted with two 90-gallon fiberglass water tanks and twin 45-gallon fuel tanks. Some 44s had a belowdecks layout that included a captain’s berth forward, generous guest quarters aft and four quarter berths off the saloon. Corinna Kersten, who sails the Alden 44 Tioga with her husband Philip, said the high ceiling in the saloon and all bunks allow her to sit up rather than crawl into a berth. 

“I like the captain’s quarters and the open space, with a twin-size bed,” she said. 

The main cabin has 6 feet 4 inches of headroom. Nearly all models have a cushioned settee with storage, dinette, nav station separated by a bulkhead and equipped with swing-out seat, cedar-lined hanging locker, and cabinet doors throughout that are either caned or louvered. 

The boat has a single head with sink and integrated shower. 

The Alden 44 originally came with Perkins or Westerbeke diesel engines, but many owners have replaced those powerplants with Yanmar diesels. Although the original engines were reliable, many by now have amassed thousands of hours of running time, so a new Yanmar would be considered a significant upgrade.

Philip Kersten, who lives in Massachusetts and has sailed Tioga to Bermuda and the Caribbean, describes the yacht as a great offshore performer,  “It’s happy in heavy weather,” he said. “And everything on board is redundant, including the halyards.”

According to Philip, the centerboard model can sail just about anywhere. 

“Obviously a full keel would be better, but then you can’t get into shallow water, so the ability to go anywhere is a tradeoff,” he said.

Since the centerboard model isn’t as deep as the full keel, the boat can’t sail as fast and has more difficulty going upwind. The Alden 44 by all accounts is not a quick turning boat but can cut through waves and stay on course with ease.

“Waves and wind, the worse the weather gets, the better the boat steers,” Philip said.

Although a quarter century has elapsed since the last Alden 44 was constructed, the yacht regularly appears on lists compiling the top-20 offshore sailboats. Evidently the term “built to Alden standards” still has meaning. 

As Philip put it, “If I had to, I would buy this boat again.”

Click through to the next page for SAILING 's Value Guide on the Alden 44.

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The Alden 44 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Alden 44 sailboat, designed by American Nils Helleberg of Alden Associates, is a cutter-rigged vessel first built in 1976. Constructed by Alden Yachts in the United States, the production of this fiberglass sailboat continued until 1991, with a total of 40 units built.

Published Specification for the Alden 44 Sailboat

Keel & Rudder Configuration: Fin keel with centerboard, skeg-mounted rudder Hull Material: Fiberglass Length Overall: 44'2" (13.46 m) Waterline Length: 34'1" (10.39 m) Beam: 12'6" (3.81 m) Draft: 8'9" (2.67 m) with centerboard down, 4'11" (1.50 m) with centerboard up Rig Type: Cutter Displacement: 24,500 lbs (11,113 kg) Ballast: 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) Designer:  Nils Helleberg Builder: Alden Yachts (USA) Year First Built: 1976 Year Last Built: 1991 Number Built: 40

A MkII version was produced in 1981, which  introduced several significant updates and refinements over the original Alden 44:

• Rudder and Skeg Configuration: The MkII version featured a different rudder and skeg configuration, which included moving the propeller forward, out of the skeg slot.
• Interior Layout: The MkII had a new interior layout, offering improved space utilization and comfort.
• Rigging: The MkII typically came with a masthead rig, which is simpler and allows for a given sail area to be carried lower, reducing the heeling moment.
• Keel: The MkII maintained the centerboard keel design, but with refinements to improve performance and versatility.

These changes aimed to enhance the sailing performance, comfort, and overall usability of the Alden 44, making the MkII a more refined version of the original design.

Published Design Ratios for the Alden 44 Sailboat The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Sail Area/Displacement Ratio (SA/D): 16.6 This ratio indicates that the Alden 44 has reasonably good performance capability. It is not underpowered and should perform well under sail, providing a balanced mix of power and efficiency.

Ballast/Displacement Ratio (B/D): 40.8% With a B/D ratio above 40, the Alden 44 is considered a stiff and powerful boat, capable of standing up well to the wind. However, the actual stiffness will also depend on the distribution of the ballast.

Displacement/Length Ratio (D/L): 276 This places the Alden 44 in the heavy displacement category. It suggests that the boat will require more sail area to reach its design hull speed compared to lighter boats, but it will also provide a more stable and comfortable ride in rough conditions.

Comfort Ratio: 35.3 The comfort ratio indicates that the Alden 44 is a moderate bluewater cruising boat. It should offer a relatively comfortable motion at sea, making it suitable for extended offshore passages.

Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): 1.7 With a CSF below 2.0, the Alden 44 is well-suited for ocean passages. This low value suggests a reduced vulnerability to capsizing, making it a safer choice for bluewater sailing.

These ratios collectively suggest that the Alden 44 is a well-balanced, capable cruiser designed for both performance and comfort on long voyages.

Here's how to calculate the KPIs yourself -  without having to wrestle with the mathematics...

Design Ratios: Notes of Caution...

• The Sail Area/Displacement Ratio (SA/D): This ratio provides an estimate of the sail power relative to the boat's weight, which can indicate potential speed in various wind conditions.  But i t doesn't account for the efficiency of the sail plan, the rigging, or the skill of the crew. Real-world performance can vary significantly based on these factors.
• The Ballast/Displacement Ratio (B/D): This ratio gives an idea of the boat's stability and stiffness, which is crucial for handling and safety.  But  it doesn't consider the distribution of the ballast or the hull shape, both of which can greatly affect stability. A high B/D ratio alone doesn't guarantee a stable boat if the ballast is poorly distributed.
• The Displacement/Length Ratio (D/L): This ratio helps predict the boat's speed potential and its behaviour in different sea conditions.  But  it doesn't account for the hull design or the boat's overall weight distribution. Two boats with the same D/L ratio can perform very differently if their hull shapes are different.
• The Comfort Ratio (CR): This ratio estimates the boat's motion comfort in a seaway, which is important for long passages.  But  it doesn't consider the boat's interior layout, which can also affect comfort. Additionally, personal tolerance to motion varies, so a boat that is comfortable for one person might not be for another.
• The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): This formula assesses the likelihood of a boat capsizing in heavy seas, which is critical for offshore safety.  But  it doesn't take into account the boat's handling characteristics or the skill of the crew. A boat with a low CSF can still capsize if poorly handled in severe conditions.

General Limitations

• Static Nature: These ratios are static measurements and don't account for dynamic factors like wave action, wind gusts, or crew actions.
• Simplification: They simplify complex interactions into single numbers, which can be misleading. Real-world performance is influenced by a multitude of factors that these ratios can't fully capture.
• Context: The context in which the boat is used (e.g., coastal cruising vs. offshore racing) can greatly affect how these ratios should be interpreted.

In summary, while these ratios provide valuable insights into the theoretical performance characteristics of a sailboat, they should be used as part of a broader assessment that includes practical experience, sea trials, and expert advice.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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1980 Alden 44' (13.41 m) 44

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Scott Woodruff, CPYB East Coast Yacht Sales

207-236-8656

954-701-1072

Yarmouth, Maine, United States

Sand piper is a beautiful example of the alden 44. regularly maintained for passage making by a knowledgeable owner she has seen a great deal of care and upgrades over the years including a repower to a yanmar engine. as this boat has been donated there is limited information, but the pictures.

Flag of Registry: United States

• Fiberglass Hull

HIN/IMO: TSP440120979

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Description

   "The Alden 44 was designed in 1977 and has been turning heads ever since. This capable offshore racer-cruiser has made countless passages and won its fair share of hardware on the race course in its day. The classy Alden design and high-quality construction methods have made the 44 an enduring boat on the used-boat market." ~ David Liscio for Sail Magazine

Sand Piper is a beautiful example of the Alden 44. Regularly maintained for passage making by a knowledgeable owner she has seen a great deal of care and upgrades over the years including a repower to a Yanmar engine. As this boat has been donated there is limited information, but the pictures and specs are all up to date and Sand Piper should survey well above average.

Specifications

Official Number: 619418

LOA: 44' 2'' (13.46 Meters)

Type: Sail- Used

Beam: 12' 6''

LWL: 34' 1''

Draft Max: 8' 9''

Draft Min: 4' 11''

• Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 95 Gallons (359.61 Liters)

Fresh Water: 160 Gallons (605.67 Liters)

Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)

Displacement: 24500 lbs

Ballast Weight: 10000 lbs

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• Engine Make: Yanmar
• Engine Model: 4JH3-TE
• Engine Year: 2004
• Drive Type: Surface
• Power HP: 75.00
• Power KW: 55.93
• Hours: 686.00
• Engine Location: Middle

Full Details

Vessel details.

   "Classy, sleek and beautiful are words typically heard when admirers first encounter the Alden 44. This yacht exudes power and style with a cutter rig, long graceful sheer, teak decks and quality hardware. The open cockpit is roomy enough for an intimate cocktail party of six during calm weather but designed to keep sailors warm and dry in a pounding sea. 

For traditionalists, the Alden 44 is a dream yacht, well-proportioned overall, slender at the beam, sturdily built, big enough to sleep eight, seaworthy and especially pretty. " ~ David Liscio for Sailing Magazine

Construction

   "The boat’s fiberglass hull is vacuum bagged with a balsa core. The decks are similarly constructed as a sandwich of fiberglass and lightweight woods. 

The hull can reach three-quarter-inch thickness in some places and is solidly constructed of hand-laid roving. Unidirectional fiberglass cloth has been added to reinforce high-stress areas. The deck is made with a similar sandwich construction and through-bolted to the hull. The deck-to-hull connection was made sturdier by an inward flange and 3M 5200 sealant

The keel is lead, which outranks cast iron in quality and durability. Teak deckboards and brightwork enhance the overall appearance. A blend of exotic woods—mostly teak—were used to trim out the cabin interior.": ~ David Liscio for Sailing Magazine

• White Awlgrip topsides
• Gold cove stripe
• Red boot stripe
• Black antifouled bottom
• Skeg hung rudder
• 3-Blade feathering bronze prop

   Sandpiper has two tone textured GRP decks with grey non-skid on white decks. The toe rails are anodized aluminum with stainless stanchions with double braided stainless steel wire lifelines and boarding gates port and starboard. 

• Stainless steel pushpit
• Electronics mast
• Outboard mount
• (2) Man Overboard Modules
• Reel and webbing anchor line
• Throwable light with marker buoy
• Throwable horseshoe ring
• Aluminum Fortress anchor 
• Bright teak cap rail
• Stern cleats port and starboard
• Chocks port and starboard

   Cockpit:

• Teak sole and seat tops
• Bright teak cap rails on coaming with (2) sheet cleats port and starboard
• Stainless steel bimini frame
• Stainless steel dodger frame
• Steering pedestal with built in ships compass
• Navigation pod on binnacle
• Stainless steel wheel with elk-skin cover
• Suite of electronics (see Electronics)
• Navtec hydraulic backstay and centerboard controls
• Foldup cockpit table

   Weather Decks

• Jib/genoa tracks port and starboard with cars
• Midships cleats port and starboard
• Jack-lines port and starboard
• Yanmar engine panel

   Coach Roof

• Forward and aft companionway hatches
• (3) Dorade boxes with cowels
• Stainless steel dodger frame for forward companionway
• Stainless steel guards for (2) forward dorade boxes
• (2) Aluminum framed deck hatches with smoked acrylic lenses
• Stainless steel handrails port and starboard
• Stainless steel mast pulpits port and starboard
• Centerboard winch

   Fore Deck

• Aluminum framed deck hatch with smoked acrylic lens
• Bow cleats port and starboard
• Spinnaker pole on deck fittings
• Whisker pole on deck fittings
• Lofrans vertically mounted windlass with up/down foot switches
• Track with car on centerline
• Stainless steel pulpit
• Double bow rollers
• (2) Barient 32 hi/low self-tailing primary winches with dedicated cleats
• (2) Barient 28 secondary winches with dedicated cleats
• Barient 23 self-tailing winch on coach roof forward of cockpit with dedicated cleat
• Electric Lewmar self-tailing centerboard winch
• Barient 21 trim winch with dedicated cleat

Electronics

    On Binnacle

• Raymarine Axiom multifunction display
• Comnav 1001 autopilot with magnetic compass sensor and rotary feedback
• Danforth Constellation ships compass

    In Cockpit

• Datamarine depth display
• Datamarine apparent wind display
• Datamarine speed/distance display

    Electronics Mast

• Raymarine closed array radar dome
• VHF antenna
• GPS antenna

    Navigation Station

• Northstar 952X GPS Navigation display
• Si-Tex Metadata MDA-4 AIS/DSC marine VHF
• Sea 222 Synthesized SSB radio/telephone
• Datamarine distance gauge
• AudioVox MS-600 stereo receiver

Electrical System

   12 Volt DC System:

• Marinetics 12-volt DC distribution panel with analog volt and amp meter
• Battery switch
• Secondary 12 Volt DC distribution panel
• Heart Interface Link 20 battery monitor
• Battery charger 

    120 Volt AC System:

• Marinetics 120 volt AC distribution panel with analog volt and amp meter
• Shore power switch
• Shore power inlet
• 30 Amp shore power cable

Mechanical Systems

• Espar heater
• Hart Systems freshwater tank monitor
• Electric bilge pumps
• Manual bilge pump
• Hot water heater
• Fresh water pump
• Deck washdown pump
• Engine blower

   Very few of the Alden 44's have the same interior. Sand Owl features a large owner cabin that is accessed from the forward edge of the cockpit. Moving forward on the starboard side is the galley and along the port side is the head. In between the head and galley and forward of the cabin is the large mechanical room. The salon is accessed through the galley or head from the aft cabin or down the forward companionway on the coach roof with a full spray cover over the companionway. The salon has a fixed drop leaf table wrapped around the mast, single berths port and starboard and a bosuns berth to port. The starboard outboard side of the salon features built in locker and drawer storage. Forward of the salon is the forward cabin with v-berth with large overhead hatch for added ventilation. Additional features on the interior include:

• Companionway with ladder offset to starboard
• (2) Marine speakers
• Hanging locker to starboard
• Double bunk to starboard
• Outboard shelf storage to starboard above bunk
• Aft facing navigation station on center with swing out seat
• Chart drawers below navigation station 
• Single berth to port
• Shelf storage outboard above bunk to port
• Drawer and locker storage forward and to port
• Electrical distribution panels (see Electrical Systems)

   Galley:

• Freezer box with (2) Sea Frost cold plates above counters
• Fridge with Se Frost cold plate below counter
• Gimballed (3) burner Princess propane stove with oven and broiler
• Dome lighting under soffits
• 120-Volt outlets
• Propane solenoid
• (3) Sea Frost control panels
• Propane sniffer
• Espar heater control panel
• 12 Volt fan
• Double basin brushed stainless steel sinks
• Hot/cold pressurized freshwater mixer head
• Manual saltwater tap
• Manual freshwater tap

   Head:

• Lighting under soffit
• Electric head
• Single basin sink
• Hot/cold pressurized fresh water mixing head
• Teak grate on floors

   Salon:

• Overhead dome lighting
• (2) Sconces
• Kerosene lamp
• Built-in locker storage to starboard and outboard
• Bench seat to starboard
• Red upholstered bench seat cushion
• L-shaped bench seat to port
• Bowson berth upper and outboard to port with red upholstered cushion/mattress
• Fixed table with double leaves in center on mast
• Hanging locker aft and to port

   Forward Cabin:

• Large overhead hatch
• Hanging locker to starboard and aft
• Shelf storage outboard port and starboard above bunk
• (2) Reading lights
• Access to chain locker forward
• Drawer and locker module to port and aft
• Settee in V of berth with red upholstered cushion 
• Forward dodger
• Cockpit cushions
• Red upholstered interior cushions

Represented by a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB)

   A Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) is recognized as having achieved the highest level of industry accreditation, available only to fully-qualified yacht sales professionals. The CPYB program is administered by Yacht Brokers Association of America in partnership with Florida Yacht Brokers Association, Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, California Yacht Brokers Association, Boating Ontario Dealers, British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association and Gulf Coast Yacht Brokers Association.

The CPYB program is also endorsed by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Marine Industry Certified Dealership (MICD) program and leading yacht manufacturers as a key component of their own industry standards; the highest level of achievement for their member yacht sales professionals.

 Experience & Validity

    The CPYB designation is earned by eligible yacht sales professionals, who, after serving a minimum of three years as a full-time professional, have successfully completed a comprehensive written examination to validate professional competency.

Continuing Education

    A CPYB is committed to their personal and professional development through continuing education, as mandated for CPYB recertification every three years.

Ethics & Standards

    A CPYB adheres to, and is accountable to, a nationally recognized Code of Business Ethics and conducts yacht sales transactions in accordance with a stringent set of industry standards of practice.

Fiduciary Responsibility

    A CPYB maintains a dedicated escrow/trust account to protect their client’s funds. A CPYB understands their fiduciary responsibility and obligations with respect to client funds.

Transaction Management

    A CPYB uses proven, industry-recognized transaction documents, which fully and clearly describe all terms and conditions of a transaction.

Honesty & Integrity

   A CPYB maintains the highest standards of professionalism, acting with honesty and integrity.

Trust & Confidence

    A CPYB instills confidence, trust and consistency in all transactions involving fellow yacht sales professionals for the benefit of the client.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Scott Woodruff, CPYB

Yacht broker, cpyb.

Returning to Maine in 1998, Scott started his professional career in the yachting industry by taking a job with Sun Yachts in Camden, Maine as a Sales Agent. From Camden, Maine Scott worked his way up through the ranks as he moved to Portland, Maine as the Crewed Yacht Supervisor for Stardust. Then on to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands for 7 Years as the Caribbean Yacht Sales Manager for Sunsail. He then moved to Ft Lauderdale, Florida to take on the position of Global Sales Manager for Leopard Catamarans for 7 years. In 2014 Scott returned home again with his family and joined East Coast Yacht Sales taking over the Camden Office and then opening a second office in Belfast, ME.

Scott knows the yachting industry. Having represented and worked with many of the industry leading manufacturers, traveling globally to work with factories on build projects, and working with many of the industry’s leading designers, Scott is well positioned to help buyers and sellers navigate the buying/selling process.

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BerkeleyChris said: This is my 1978 Alden 44, Puffin, anchored off Tiburon Ca. Are there any Alden 44 sailors lurking in this forum? View attachment 134725 Click to expand

DayDreamer41

One of my all time favorite boats, the lines on the Aldens are absolutely beautiful, maybe someday, but I don't think I will live long enough to ever raise the capital.  

Don S/V ILLusion

Glad to see someone on the west coast has an Alden. It's getting too crowded on this coast  

Don S/V ILLusion said: Glad to see someone on the west coast has an Alden. It's getting too crowded on this coast Click to expand

CaravelaofExe

Great to have your input here. I was always surprised that during the life of the previous incarnation of this forum, 2004-2017, we did not receive any input from these fine 1970s-2000s Alden Yachts/ Tillertson Corp, Rhode Island-built Alden designs. However many of us experienced the pleasure of corresponding with their designer, the late and much missed Niels Helleberg. When we were working through the forum's move to Sailboat Owners I cobbled together a list of the various versions. I hadn't realised how many length overall variations there were within the individual design numbers 1180, 1193 and 1215... How was that achieved I wonder... 1036 ~ Alden 44 ~ 1977-1991 ~ 38 built 1180 ~ Alden 50/54 ~ 1985-2002 ~ 16 built 1193 ~ Alden 46/50 ~ 1988-1997 ~ 12 built 1215 ~ Alden 43/45 ~ 1993-1997 ~ 8 built  

the boat came with two stern options. long sterns like my boat and reverse tramsoms for the more modern look. our full sterns a more suseptable to being grabbed by following seas. i have never broached aeolus. in heavey weather i try and push back as hard as i can. i try and never check down. in a deep run i like sailing as fast as i can for control in a huge seaway.  

ive been pooped once. filled the cockpit to the brim, didnot lose stearage. never had blue water over the bow. i love aldens  

lots and lots of water over both ends, many times on the US1 design. different animal  

Good Soundings article on the Alden 44 here .  

BerkeleyChris said: This is my 1978 Alden 44, Puffin, anchored off Tiburon Ca. Click to expand

Sure. I'd love to see more traffic.  

BerkeleyChris said: Sure. I'd love to see more traffic. Click to expand

So I am a couple of years late to this party.... I am about to make an offer on a 44 from 1977. Have any 44 owners had problems with the hull absorbing water? The boat I am looking at needs a complete refit which will include re-coring the decks. I am curious if this can be a problem with a vacuum bagged hull as well.  

tthanrahan said: So I am a couple of years late to this party.... I am about to make an offer on a 44 from 1977. Have any 44 owners had problems with the hull absorbing water? The boat I am looking at needs a complete refit which will include re-coring the decks. I am curious if this can be a problem with a vacuum bagged hull as well. Click to expand

Tim Alden44

Our family has owned a 44 since 1987. Built in 84. Was on eat coast, now in Harbor Springs MI. Has anyone repowered their 44? How did you get the Perkins out? What did you put in?  

Any Alden 44 owners out there?

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1982 Alden 44 Cutter Sloop (Centerboard)

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Seller's Description

The owner bought this boat in 2022

General condition and any additional information

The Alden 44s History

Her first owners cruised her as far as Australia until 1993. She then ranged from the Canadian Maritimes to Bermuda, including placing third in class in the 93 Marion Bermuda Race. Where is she located now? On the hard in Charleston, SC.

In mid 2022, The Alden 44 was donated to the nonprofit SailBeyondCancer.org. With the collaboration and teamwork of Coastal Yacht Management and a local towing company, the vessel was towed to a local marina and put on the hard.

Sail Beyond Cancers intention was to clean her up and use her to provide cancer respite sailing excursions in Charleston, SC. More information below about Sail Beyond Cancer.

WHY is she AVAILABLE (for sale) as a Project Vessel?

After the initial clean up, Sail Beyond Cancer decided that they did not have enough volunteers to bring the boat into their cancer respite sailing program since the closest Chapter of Sail Beyond Cancer is located in Annapolis, MD.

Standard features

This is a project boat. The Alden 44 is presented “as is”. and is a great opportunity for someone who can see her value. Research the Alden 44 - they have good bones. Sail Magazine: https://sailingmagazine.net/article-1504-alden-44.html Vessels name = There is no name at this time, as per request of the familys estate donation.

HULL: DECKS: Molded fiberglass, SUPERSTRUCTURE: Molded fiberglass, TOPSIDES: Molded fiberglass, BOTTOM: Molded fiberglass, KEEL: Shoal draft w/ Centerboard, STEM: Curved, reenforced, FRAMES: Partitions and bulkheads, DECK: molded decks, FASTENINGS: Stainless Steel, Fiberglass/Epoxy. MACHINERY: not tested or powered up at the time of this review. BATTERIES: Batteries were not tested or powered up at the time of this review.

Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior

Was donated to our nonprofit in 2022 on the hard - see photos

Condition of the vessel

The boat is sound and doesn’t take on any water. Once the bottom was pressure washed, it only reveled a lack of attention for the most part. The cladding around the ballast/centerboard trunk was found to be delaminated yet ready for repair. (See below)

Foredeck, anchor, and windlass

The foredeck is clear and has a windlass mounted. Its condition is unknown. The chain Rode was removed and disposed of. The Coast Guard did not bring any of the ground tackle, there is no anchor. The port side aft lifeline stanchion was hit by the USCG and two stanchions will need to be replaced.

Interior The interior of the boat has been emptied down to the woodwork as the boat was donated loaded with personal items.

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Alden Yachts Alden 44 The URL for this page is Alden 44 Added 08-Sep-2014 © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . Forum Listing Marketplace Advanced Search About The Boat Boat Review Forum SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! Add to quote As part of my boat research process, I have taken a casual glance at the old Alden 44 Mk I's from around 1980 and aside from a Jack Horner review and Ferenc Mate's books, I can find little else about them on the internet. Is there anyone out there who owns one, sailed one, or knows of an online resource I can look at so I can either add it to my short list or get it's lovely lines out of my head for good?? I hearsay that one or more may have circumnavigated...   No direct experience with them. Only know them by reputation. Top quality build. Certainly suitable for bluewater cruising.   I appreciate your response! It seems like the only time I hear these boats referenced is in a list of "top ten boats I would love to have" - but they aren't even in the list. The list starts out, "well, aside from Hinckley, Alden, Morris, and Shannon, here are my top ten..." But aside from the fact that a brand new one of these babies is a bajillion dollars, nobody ever says *why* they would want a Hinckaldemorrishannon, other than that they are beautiful as they wipe the drool with their shirtsleeve. What if you COULD own one, would you? If the late '70's and early '80's boats are creeping down in the reach of mere mortals like myself, why buy a 1982 blistered Valiant that somebody has ragged to pieces when I can get an 1978 Alden owned by some East Coast Senator who sailed it two weekends a year and stored it on the hard in his personal boat shed the rest of the time, with an army of paid servants to lavish it with oil and varnish and upgrades? I digress... I guess what I am looking for is an honest discussion about some of these older high-end boats and their handling characteristics, common problems, idiosyncracies, etc. Maybe ONE website of somebody who owns one (I even found a Cape George 36 owner's website). Final question: I often read that the best used boats to look for are 5-10 years old. Is a 25-30 year old boat, no matter who makes it, not as good an idea..? And if you say, Well you can get such and such boat made in the 90's that will work just fine for the same price, I will say, yeah, but it's not an ALDEN. Lavish me with knowledge...   The man who knows more about Alden 44's than anyone you'll find is Bill Seifert. He was production manager for Alden (and other companies), is a very experienced deepwater sailor, has written a very handy book on offshore sailing tricks of the trade, and has been maintaining Alden all 'round the world for many years. He lives in Rhode Island, when not globetrotting. You might be able to track him down there and get an honest opinion. A beautiful Alden 44, "Cariad", was next to me in the BVI for several years. Her owner was a surgeon, I believe, and the boat was taken to the Pacific Northwest. Bill S/V Born Free   I have read Bill's book and it's one of my favorite in my steadily growing library. More generally, I guess at this point my post will undoubtedly overlap with the "age trump design" post. Seems to me that buying an older high end design would be about the same as a newer, not so high end (but still good) design. Probably cost the same and after 10 years if nothing has been done otherwise, they will probably both need new sails, rigging, electronics, etc, anyway.   We recently did an analysis that is similar to the one you have discussed and opted to buy a much older but very well maintained "high-end" boat (a 30 year old S&S designed Swan). I could never have afforded a comparable boat of recent vintage. We have been very pleased with it but would only have done it if it was already in very good shape. THere is no limit to how much money you can spend restoring or updating a boat of that vintage, particularly if you are doing it to "Alden standards."   What boat, exactly, did you end up with?   mattypatty said: What boat, exactly, did you end up with? Click to expand... In 1987, I had a limited budget but wanted to go cruising - Aldens and Swans were out. I opted for the 'poor man's Swan' - a Tartan 41. It still stretched my budget but it was worth it. I ended up living aboard for 2 years and came to trust this boat in all conditions. Another moniker the Tartan 41 goes by is: "Racing Sherman Tank." She's not perfect, and the same list of constraints posted by CBinRI go for this boat. Even so, you may want to take a look.   Sialia said: In 1987, I had a limited budget but wanted to go cruising - Aldens and Swans were out. I opted for the 'poor man's Swan' - a Tartan 41. It still stretched my budget but it was worth it. I ended up living aboard for 2 years and came to trust this boat in all conditions. Another moniker the Tartan 41 goes by is: "Racing Sherman Tank." She's not perfect, and the same list of constraints posted by CBinRI go for this boat. Even so, you may want to take a look. Click to expand... Bill Seifert was production manager at Tartan also. Ask him about the T41 as well as the Alden 44.   Wow. Just wow. Both those boats are absolutely beautiful (looked em up on boats.com). So do you both find that the older high-end, high quality boats have stood the test of time? No regrets? Does the Swan reputation still hold up after all these years? Great responses, by the way, this was just the kind of info I was looking for.   mattypatty said: Wow. Just wow. Both those boats are absolutely beautiful (looked em up on boats.com). So do you both find that the older high-end, high quality boats have stood the test of time? No regrets? Does the Swan reputation still hold up after all these years? Great responses, by the way, this was just the kind of info I was looking for. Click to expand... No doubt. But any boat will have issues and if we aren't paying for it up front in a new boat (depreciation) we are paying for it on the back end with upgrades and refits. In my mind, I'll be buying a used boat anyway and anything over 10 years old (even 5, depending on use/neglect) will need to soak up plenty of my sweat and dollars. I don't fear the time and money, I just want to be sure to get a solid design from a reputable mfg so I have a good foundation on which to build.   As to the Swan reputation, I don't want to sound like an advocate. And frankly, I don't have a lot of experience on newer Swans. I do know that they are are, in general, very fast and very expensive and have a reputation for being very well-built. They tend to be very popular for racing. If you are interested, I would suggest some google searches on Swans and S&S designs. (S&S stopped designing for them in the late 70s but they continiued to use top-notch designers.) It sounds like you are approaching this in a reasonable manner. Good luck.   I just bought a 1978, if you are sill listening......#5   I own hull 22 and am interested in making a group or blog for all of us Alden 44 owners to chat on and trade info. Was thinking a Facebook group or something like that.   ?             176.3K members Top Contributors this Month 182 COMMENTS ALDEN 44 ALDEN 44. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd. Rigging Type: Cutter: LOA: 44.16 ft / 13.46 m ... A Ballast/Displacement ratio of 40 or more translates into a stiffer, more powerful boat that will be better able to stand up to the wind. Bal./Disp = ballast (lbs ... Alden 44 boats for sale Find Alden 44 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Alden boats to choose from. Alden 44 The Alden 44 is an American sailboat that was designed by Alden Associates and Niels Helleberg as an International Offshore Rule racer and first built in 1976. Production. The design was built by Tillotson Pearson in the United States for Alden Yachts, but it is now out of production. Design. The ... 1980 Alden 44 Cutter for sale Boat Details. Description. For sale: 1980 44' Alden 44' Cutter, hull number 16 of 40. "Vi". A design that turns heads every marina she goes to, this Alden 44 is looking for a new home. If you are looking for a comfortable cocktail cruiser, or a robust blue water vessel, make sure you come see "Vi" while she is still on the market. Alden boats for sale Some of the most widely-known Alden models now listed include: 44, 309, 46, Aft Cockpit K/CB Sloop and Cutsom 47 Center Cockpit Ketch. Alden models are available through yacht brokers, dealers, and brokerages on YachtWorld. The listings encompass a range of years, starting from 1926 models up to 1994. Find Alden boats for sale in your area ... Alden 44 boats for sale The oldest boat was built in 1980 and the newest model is 1980. The starting price is $129,000, the most expensive is $129,000, and the average price of $129,000. Find 28 Alden 44 boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate Alden boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! Alden 44 The Alden 44 was designed in 1977 and has been turning heads ever since. This capable offshore racer-cruiser has made countless passages and won its fair share of hardware on the race course in its day. The classy Alden design and high-quality construction methods have made the 44 an enduring boat on the used-boat market. Alden 44 Sailboat Specs & Details The Alden 44 sailboat, designed by American Nils Helleberg of Alden Associates, is a cutter-rigged vessel first built in 1976. Constructed by Alden Yachts in the United States, the production of this fiberglass sailboat continued until 1991, with a total of 40 units built. Alden 44 Alden 44 is a 44′ 1″ / 13.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Niels Helleberg and built by Alden Yachts between 1976 and 1991. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ... 1980 Alden 44' (13.41 m) 44 Description. "The Alden 44 was designed in 1977 and has been turning heads ever since. This capable offshore racer-cruiser has made countless passages and won its fair share of hardware on the race course in its day. The classy Alden design and high-quality construction methods have made the 44 an enduring boat on the used-boat market." Alden 44 boats for sale Alden 44. Deltaville, Virginia. 1979. $129,000. OWNER WANTS SOLD, BRING OFFERS! The Alden 44 is an American sailboat that was designed by Alden Associates and Neils Helleberg as an International Offshore Rule racer. It has a raked stem, a raised counter reverse transom, a skeg-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel, aluminum spars and a fixed ... 1983 Alden 44 sailboat for sale in Florida 44.2'. 12.5'. 4.11'. Florida. $169,000. Description: "The 44 was different from the old schooners, with its cutter rig, keel/centerboard and skeg-hung rudder. Yet it was perfectly in the Alden tradition of racing/cruising yachts. The boat could handle a crew of seven enough for a Bermuda Race and its competitive qualities were soon apparent. 1979 Alden 44 Cutter for sale The Alden 44 is an American sailboat that was designed by Alden Associates and Neils Helleberg as an International Offshore Rule racer. It has a raked stem, a raised counter reverse transom, a skeg-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel, aluminum spars and a fixed stub fin keel, with a retractable centerboard. ... Alden 44 Alden 44. Steve Knauth. Aug 4, 2014. Illustration by Jim Ewing. John G. Alden stands as one of America's great yacht designers and yachtsmen, with a long list of successful boats and racing accomplishments, including being the first three-time Bermuda Race winner. Between 1909 and the late '50s, the New Englander produced a host of craft ... 1981 Alden 44 sailboat for sale in Florida Alden 44 Specs Builder: Alden Yachts Model: 44 Hull ID: XXXX Designer: Niels Helleberg Year: 1991 Registry: Gulfport, Mississippi Dimensions LOA: 44 ft 2 in Beam: 12 ft 5 in LWL: 34 ft 1 8n Maximum Draft: 4 ft 11 in / 8 ft 8 in Dry Weight: 24,500 lbs Ballast: 10,000 lbs Tanks Fresh Water Tanks 160gl (2 x 80gl) Fuel Tank - 130gl Holding Tank ... Alden 44 When we were working through the forum's move to Sailboat Owners I cobbled together a list of the various versions. I hadn't realised how many length overall variations there were within the individual design numbers 1180, 1193 and 1215... How was that achieved I wonder... 1036 ~ Alden 44 ~ 1977-1991 ~ 38 built. 1982 Alden 44 Cutter Sloop (Centerboard) In mid 2022, The Alden 44 was donated to the nonprofit SailBeyondCancer.org. With the collaboration and teamwork of Coastal Yacht Management and a local towing company, the vessel was towed to a local marina and put on the hard. ... This is a project boat. The Alden 44 is presented "as is". and is a great opportunity for someone who can see ... 1979 Alden 44, Deltaville Virginia The Alden 44 is an American sailboat that was designed by Alden Associates and Neils Helleberg as an International Offshore Rule racer. It has a raked stem, a raised counter reverse transom, a skeg-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel, aluminum spars and a fixed stub fin keel, with a retractable centerboard. ... 1978 Alden 44 Cruiser for sale Boat Details. Description. Alden 44 Mk 1 with Non-skid decks, Furling Main and head sails. Ease of handling is further enhanced with power primary winches. 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