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MALABAR SR. (ALDEN)

Masthead Sloop • Long Keel • Built 1956–1963

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Dimensions

LOA
33.25 ft
LWL
24.17 ft
Beam
9.75 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Displacement
13,200 lbs
Ballast
4,200 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.65 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ
417
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
31.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
505 sq ft
I
40.92 ft
J
12.71 ft
P
35.86 ft
E
16.5 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
Wood
Ballast Type
Iron

Production

First Built
1956
Last Built
1963
Number Built
24

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Power
25 hp
Engine Type
Gas
Water
35 gal
Fuel
30 gal
Notes: Alden Design #917.\nHalf were built by various builders in the USA, CAN, AUS and HK\nPhoto of La Cima (hull #24, circa 1988) taken by David Bingham, courtesy of current owner Christopher Irons (Apr, 2020).

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