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ALPHA

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1971–1988

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Dimensions

LOA
31.66 ft
LWL
23.95 ft
Beam
9.84 ft
Max Draft
4.92 ft
Displacement
8,157 lbs
Ballast
3,086 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.96 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
265
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
37.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
397.62 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
GRP
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1971
Last Built
1988
Number Built
77

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD-2
Power
16 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
48 gal
Fuel
13 gal
Notes: Optional deep keel: draft - 1.75 m / 5.75 ft\nSail area:\n-Main (standard): 16.39 m² / 176.42 ft²\n-Genoa: 35.8 m² / 385.35 ft²\n-#1 Jib: 28 m² / 301.39 ft²\n-#2 Jib (standard): 20.55 m² / 221.2 ft²\n-Storm: 10.53 m² / 113.34 ft²\n-Spinnaker: 77 m² / 828.82 ft²

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