History of Alden Yachts
Alden Yachts was founded in 1909 when the designer, John G. Alden decided to start his own Boston design office. His journey started as an apprentice with B. B. Crowninshield and became their productive designer.
As well as designing boats, he became an experienced sailor and won his first Bermuda Race with Malabar IV in 1923. He successfully went on to win multiple other races including, Bermuda Race victories in 1926 with Malabar VII and Malabar X in 1932. These high-profile wins contributed to the success of Alden Yachts.
Alden Yachts mostly specialised in designing and making sailing boats, though Alden also drew plans for commercial and military vessels in the 1940s and 1950s.
The company went on to create boats for 99 strong years, up until 2008 when the company decided to close production of their yachts. The company donated the plans and design record to the Hart Nautical Collection of MIT Museum. Visit the MIT Museum’s website to discover their database.
Featured Alden Yachts
For a list of John G. Alden’s True Classics, check out the design database on the MIT Museum website.
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Alden 44
The Alden 44 is an excellent bluewater cruiser that is well known for their extremely sturdy construction and their ease of handling.
According to Sailing Magazine of the Alden 44: “This classy bluewater racer-cruiser is worth waiting for…This capable offshore racer-cruiser has made countless passages and won its fair share of hardware on the racecourse. The classy Alden design and high-quality construction methods have made the 44 an enduring boat…”
Alden 63
The Alden 63 combines timeless yacht design with outstanding sailing capabilities. Its deep, compact hull ensures a stable ride, dry decks and smooth handling in various sea conditions. The Alden 63 also offers more interior space compared to other yachts of its time.
Her graceful lines and refined exterior details capture a timeless beauty, while her powerful sail plan, moderate draft keel, sleek hull design and deep spade rudder deliver impressive handling. Owners often describe her as a joy to sail – swift and agile in light winds, yet steady and comfortable in stronger winds and challenging seas.
Drag Reducing Propellers for Alden Yachts
Darglow supplies drag reducing propellers for many of the Alden Yachts models in their range listed in this blog. Our database is continuously expanding on recent projects that we are working on, including all the technical information and customer feedback.
Check out our full list of Alden Yachts we have supplied drag reducing propellers to here.
Ropecutters for Alden Yachts
Darglow supplies rope cutters for many of the Alden Yachts models in their range listed in this blog. Our database is continuously expanding on recent projects that we are working on, including all the technical information and customer feedback.
Check out our full list of Alden Yachts we have supplied rope cutters to here.
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