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1993 Alden 1993 Alden 43 Aft Cockpit 43 ft

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1993 Alden 43 Aft Cockpit ALDEN YACHTS 43 CADENCE

CADENCE, one of only three Alden Yachts 43s in existence, is an exceptional example of American craftsmanship. Since launch she has been lovingly cared for and continuously updated by three successive experienced yachtsmen-owners, the first of whom was an investor in Alden Yachts, Rick Chapin, who named her ALESTRA. This powerful blue water yacht has been yard maintained to the highest standard and is ready to carry her master to any port in comfort and safety. She is stunningly beautiful and turns heads in every harbor. Her cherry interior with ultra-suede upholstery and Corian countertops surrounds owner and guests with light and luxury. Her Bristol condition and extensive inventory reflects the owners refusal to compromise on quality and safety.

With her roller furling sails, and electric self tailing winches, she is an easily handled, safe and comfortable cruising yacht, perfect for a family, plus the assurance of offshore capability. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Designer: Niels C. Hellenberg, N.A. John G. Alden, Inc. Naval Architects

Builder: Alden Yachts, Inc. Portsmouth, RI

Construction in Accordance with American Bureau of Shipping and American Boat and Yacht Council standards.

YEAR BUILT: 1993

DISPLACEMENT: 23,000 lbs.

BALLAST: 11,000 lbs.

SAIL AREA: 915 sq. ft.

MAST ABOVE WATER: 58

WATER: 100 gallons

FUEL: 55 gallons

HOLDING: 14 gallons

ENGINE: Westerbeke Diesel- 63 hp

Equipment: See full listing on YachtWorld.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. 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.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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The Alden 43 is a 43.18ft masthead sloop designed by Niels Helleberg and built in fiberglass by Alden Yachts (USA) between 1992 and 1997.

The Alden 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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ARCHIVED: This is a previously listed vessel and is no longer offered for sale If you would like assistance locating a similar vessel, Click Here to contact the listing broker.

Cadence is a 1993 Alden Sloop. She is an American built boat that combines very high quality craftsmanship with the knowledge of sailing and passage making that is rarely found in boat building today. Cadence has been cared for through her life by knowledgeable mariners that have taken advantage of professional marinas and technicians. Her current owner has sailed her locally and has hauled her out every off season in the Northeast. Continued care, maintenance and upgrades should put her at the top of your list. Call for an appointment to see Cadence today!

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110V Shorepower Inlet

Shorepower Cord

110V Bass Breaker Panel

110V Outlet

12V Bass Breaker Panel

AC Voltmeter

DC Voltmeter

(2) Engine Start Batteries ââ?¬â?? (2016)

(3) House Batteries ââ?¬â?? (2016)

12V USCG Navigation Lights

12V Anchor Light - LED

12V Lighting

12V Spreader Lights

12V Water Pump

12V Saltwater Washdown Pump

12V Holding Tank Pump

12V Courtesy Lights

Heart Interface Inverter, 1500 Amps

Newmar Battery Charger, 12Volts 45 Amps

Navigation:

Garmin 740 Chartplotter with touchscreen, Helm ââ?¬â?? (2011)

Furuno 1830 RDP-076 Radar

Autohelm ST-7000 Autopilot

Northstar 941X GPS

Icom IC-M56 VHF Radio

Autohelm ST-50 Wind Speed and Direction

Autohelm ST-50 Depth

Autohelm ST-50 Speed

Autohelm ST-50 Multi

Entertainment:

Pioneer KEH-5200 AM/FM/Cassette Stereo

Pioneer CDX-FM67 6 Disc CD Shuffler

Bose Speakers

Sylvania VC-4410 VCR

Insignia LCD TV

TV Antenna - Mast

Westerbeke 63Hp Diesel Engine, (3541hrs Oct 2017)

Fuel Injector Rebuild and Valve Overhaul ââ?¬â?? (2011)

Hoses & Belts ââ?¬â?? (2014)

Heat Exchanger Service ââ?¬â?? (2014)

Alternator ââ?¬â?? 90 Amp

Alternator ââ?¬â?? 55 Amp

Cutlass Bearing ââ?¬â?? (2017)

Espar Diesel Heater

12V, Maxwell VRC2200 Windlass

Paul Luke Chrome and Soapstone Fireplace ââ?¬â?? Propane (Serviced and Re-chromed, 2008)

Force 10, 3 burner stovetop with oven ââ?¬â?? Propane

Torrid, Stainless Steel Hotwater Heater, 10 Gallons ââ?¬â?? Engine/110V

Fireboy S-2A Propane Control

Aquameter Scentry 415B Gas Vapor Detector

Oster OGYU701 Microwave ââ?¬â?? (2013)

Grunert Refrigeration

Wilcox Crittenden Skipper II, Manual, Marine Head ââ?¬â?? (Serviced 2017)

Corian Countertops

Composite Epoxy Resin, Biaxial and Triaxial Woven E Glass

Carbon Fiber Deck Reinforcement

Kevlar laminate layer forward bow in ââ?¬Å?collision zoneââ?¬ï¿½

Keel ââ?¬â?? Elliptical cast lead torpedo, 11,000lbs keel with stainless steel bolts

Topside ââ?¬â?? ââ?¬Å?Seattle Greyââ?¬ï¿½ (looks white) Awlgrip with Awlgrip clear topcoat

Bottom �� Interlux Micron 66, ablative paint

Boot Top ââ?¬â?? Flag Blue, Awlgrip

Cove Stripe ââ?¬â?? Pale Gold, Awlgrip

Main, Quantum Dacron, (2011) ââ?¬â?? Serviced Annually at Quantum Thurston Sails

Geona, 135% Quantum Dacron with foam luff insert, (2011) ââ?¬â?? Serviced Annually at Quantum Thurston Sails

Spinnaker, North Sails, Symmetrical with ATN dousing sleeve

Mast ââ?¬â?? In-Mast Furling Hood Yacht Systems

Profurl Roller Furler for Genoa

Hood, In-Mast Furling System ââ?¬â?? (Complete Overhaul, 2014)

Boom ââ?¬â?? Hood, Awlgrip paint, (2012)

Spin Pole ââ?¬â?? 16ââ?¬â?¢ Forespar Carbon Fiber, (2008)

Standing Rigging - NavTec Rod Rigging

Back Stay Adjuster ââ?¬â?? NavTec Hydraulic Back Stay Adjuster ââ?¬â?? (Reconditioned 2017)

Harken Boom Vang

(2) Barient #28, 2-Speed, ST Winch

(2) Barient #36, 2-Speed, ST Winch, 12V

Barient #24-25, 2-Speed, ST Winch ââ?¬â?? Main Halyard and Spinnaker Halyard #1, Stbd Side Mast

Barient #24-25, 2-Speed, ST Winch ââ?¬â??  Genoa Halyard and Spinnaker Halyard #2, Port Side Mast

Winter Cover from North Sails ââ?¬â?? Green Vivatex Custom Canvas

Dodger, from Thurston Canvas ââ?¬â?? (2017)

Helmsman Awning

Canvas Helm Cover

Anchor ââ?¬â?? CQR, 40lbs

Chain ââ?¬â?? 200ft

Fortress Anchor with 15ft chain and 300ft of rode

MaxProp ââ?¬â?? 3 Blade

Spur Line Cutter

Cockpit Cushions

Stainless Steel Dorades

Fireboy Fire Suppression System

Ultrasuede Salon Cushions

Ritchie Compass at Helm

Boarding Ladder

Swim Ladder

Cockpit Table

Standard USCG Safety Package

Horseshoe Bouy

Radar Reflector

Outboard Motor Mount

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Masked Modernity

I t is a well-known fact that many people are fascinated by times, which, apparently, where “better eras”, moments that bring back memories of a special experience or instant that is a defining moment in life. Alden enters the scene with boats that could be called “vintage” because the Alden 43’s lines and profile are not precisely modern or follow vanguard tendencies in design. Thus the title of the article because, after fully analyzing this yacht, we will find many pleasant surprises.

It is surprising that it is one of the lightest yachts in its size (it has a displacement of 30,000 pounds), owing to the use of epoxic resin, E-Glass and Kevlar, which also increases its resistance. This, together with the new design of its V-shaped hull, improves its fuel consumption.

Alden, aware that each boat should be unique, offers flexibility so that several options are offered to each client. These are available in the distribution, finishes and equipment.

It is important to note that Alden does not have a mass production line. Instead, each boat is built expressly to the client’s specifications and focuses on what each considers important. In this way, Alden guarantees that each client will be wholly pleased with the final product. Another important thing is that they offer four versions of this 43-foot yacht, widening the range of possibilities.

The presence of wood is everywhere, both in the exterior and interior, creating a cozy ambiance that only wood can provide, even in the elevated bridge where it is at hand in the moldings and décor. Space is also taken advantage of to the fullest and an example of this is the floor of the hall that leads to the interior: when lifted it becomes the door of the engine room. In this area there is plenty of storage space for lifejackets, rope, tools and all that is necessary to enjoy the outdoors or a sail.

Inside, the view from the cockpit, which is located to starboard and right in the middle of the ship, is gorgeous. The seat, one in which you could also sit and enjoy a good movie, is very comfortable.  Definitely, an Alden is built for people who prefer to make their yacht, more than an adventure, an extension of their home. Alden also features cutting-edge technology particularly in what refers to safety and location.     

Text: Edmundo A. Eguiarte ± Photo: Alden Yachts

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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43′ ALDEN 43 AFT COCKPIT

Description.

• Boat Name: Cadence
• Current Price: US$ 279,900
• Located in Marion, MA
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Engine/Fuel Type: Single diesel

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