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BOOTHBAY CHALLENGER (ALDEN)

Masthead Ketch • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1968–1976

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Dimensions

LOA
58.58 ft
LWL
41 ft
Beam
15.17 ft
Max Draft
12.25 ft
Min Draft
5.33 ft
Displacement
53,300 lbs
Ballast
11,800 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.61 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
345
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
22.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
1534 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Keel/Cbrd.
Rig Type
Masthead Ketch
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1968
Last Built
1976
Number Built
14

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
6-354
Power
115 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
500 gal
Fuel
400 gal
Notes: Alden design #1011. Available with a center or aft cockpit though most were delivered with the former. The design also features tandem centerboards.

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