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Alc 46 Le Comte
Designer: A. E. Luders/Le Comte  ·  Builder: A. Le Comte  ·  First built: 1973
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About the Alc 46 Le Comte

Built by Alc Marine, the Le Comte 46 represents a thoughtful approach to mid-sized cruising sailboat design from this respected French builder. With limited specifications readily available, this model appears to have been produced for discerning sailors seeking a capable coastal and offshore cruising platform. The Le Comte 46 likely embodies the classic French sailing philosophy of combining seaworthiness with comfortable accommodations. Alc Marine's reputation for solid construction suggests this vessel was built to handle extended passages while providing the creature comforts expected in a 46-foot cruiser. The name "Le Comte" (The Count) hints at an upscale positioning within the builder's range. Given the size and apparent vintage of this model, potential buyers can expect traditional sailboat proportions with emphasis on interior volume and deck space. The design probably features a moderate displacement hull suited for both coastal exploration and blue water passages, making it an attractive option for sailors planning extended cruises or live-aboard scenarios. While detailed specifications remain scarce, the Alc 46 Le Comte appears to represent solid French craftsmanship in the competitive mid-sized cruising market, appealing to sailors prioritizing build quality and ocean-going capability over racing performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 45.83 ft / 13.97 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 33.25 ft / 10.13 m
Beam 12.25 ft / 3.73 m
Max Draft 6.75 ft / 2.06 m
Displacement 25,000.00 lb / 11,340 kg
Ballast 10,000.00 lb / 4,536 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 843.00 ft² / 78.32 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer A. E. Luders/Le Comte
Builder A. Le Comte
First Built 1973
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
15.84
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
37.1
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.68
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.73
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.63
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 53.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 47.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.0
SA Fore 490.25
SA Main 352.5
How It Compares

vs. Morgan 45, Oyster 46, X 452

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Dimensions
LOA
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
45.8 ft
Morgan 45
45.7 ft
Oyster 46
46.0 ft
X 452
45.7 ft
LWL
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
33.3 ft
Morgan 45
31.4 ft
Oyster 46
39.6 ft
X 452
35.3 ft
Beam
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
12.3 ft
Morgan 45
11.0 ft
Oyster 46
14.0 ft
X 452
13.9 ft
Displacement
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
25 lbs
Morgan 45
25 lbs
Oyster 46
31 lbs
X 452
19 lbs
Ballast
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
10 lbs
Morgan 45
12 lbs
Oyster 46
12 lbs
X 452
8 lbs
Sail Area
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
843 sq ft
Morgan 45
893 sq ft
Oyster 46
980 sq ft
X 452
1 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
Morgan 45
120 s/nm
Oyster 46
135 s/nm
X 452
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
15.8
Morgan 45
16.8
Oyster 46
15.6
X 452
22.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
Morgan 45
48.0 %
Oyster 46
40.3 %
X 452
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
37.1
Morgan 45
44.4
Oyster 46
35.4
X 452
23.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
1.68
Morgan 45
1.51
Oyster 46
1.77
X 452
2.07
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
Morgan 45
359
Oyster 46
230
X 452
Hull Speed
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
7.7 kts
Morgan 45
7.5 kts
Oyster 46
8.4 kts
X 452
8.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Alc 46 Le Comte ★
1.6
Morgan 45
1.3
Oyster 46
X 452
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