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BOOTHBAY CHALLENGER (ALDEN)

Built by Hodgdon Bros. (USA) • Designed by John G. Alden & Assoc,
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BOOTHBAY CHALLENGER (ALDEN) - Photo
BOOTHBAY CHALLENGER (ALDEN) - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type: Masthead Ketch
Construction: FG
First Built: 1968
Last Built: 1976
Number Built: 14

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 17.86 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 12.50 m
Beam: 4.62 m
Draft (Max): 3.73 m
Draft (Min): 1.62 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 24,176 kg
Ballast: 5,352 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Sail Area (reported): 142.51 m²

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Perkins
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Model: 6-354
Engine Power: 115 HP
Fuel Capacity: 1,514 L
Water Capacity: 1,893 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 8.58 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported): 17.41
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 22.14%
Displacement/Length: 345.25
Comfort Ratio: 47.62
Capsize Screening: 1.62

Notes

Alden design #1011. Available with a center or aft cockpit though most were delivered with the former. The design also features tandem centerboards.