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Alden 44 Mii
Designer: Alden Associates  ·  Builder: Alden Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Alden 44 Mii

Built from 1981 by the renowned Alden Yachts, this 44-footer represents classic American cruising design philosophy with modern execution. The Mii carries forward Alden's century-long tradition of creating seaworthy vessels that balance performance with comfort, making her well-suited for serious coastal and offshore cruising. Her substantial 24,500-pound displacement and deep 8.80-foot draft provide excellent stability and tracking, while the generous 10,000 pounds of ballast ensures she'll stand up to her 871 square feet of sail area. The masthead sloop rig offers versatility and ease of handling, particularly valuable for shorthanded sailing or long passages. With a comfort ratio of 34.91, the Alden 44 Mii falls squarely in the traditional cruising boat category, prioritizing seaworthiness and interior volume over pure speed. Her capsize screening value of 1.72 indicates good offshore capability, though she's not designed for extreme conditions. The hull speed of 7.92 knots reflects her waterline length and displacement, providing respectable passage-making ability. The fiberglass construction combined with Alden's proven keel/centerboard configuration offers versatility for exploring shallow waters while maintaining the directional stability needed for ocean work, making this an excellent choice for serious cruising sailors.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.16 ft / 13.46 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.92 ft / 10.64 m
Beam 12.46 ft / 3.80 m
Max Draft 8.80 ft / 2.68 m
Min Draft 4.90 ft / 1.49 m
Displacement 24,500.00 lb / 11,113 kg
Ballast 10,000.00 lb / 4,536 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 871.00 ft² / 80.92 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alden Associates
Builder Alden Yachts (USA)
First Built 1981
Related Sailboats ["Alden 44" · "Hylas 44" · "Island Packet 44" · "J/44" · "Morgan 44 Catalina"]
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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
 16.59
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 40.82
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 256.86
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
 34.91
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
 1.72
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. 7.92 kn
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
 2.07
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. 1,554.67 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.58
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 54.10 ft / 16.49 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 19.30 ft / 5.88 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 47.10 ft / 14.36 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.80 ft / 4.51 m
SA Fore 522.07 ft² / 48.50 m²
SA Main 348.54 ft² / 32.38 m²
SA Total (100%) 870.61 ft² / 80.88 m²
Est. Forestay Length 57.44 ft / 17.51 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Type Diesel
How It Compares

vs. Hylas 44, Island Packet 44, J/44

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Dimensions
LOA
Alden 44 Mii ★
44.2 ft
Hylas 44
44.2 ft
Island Packet 44
44.0 ft
J/44
44.3 ft
LWL
Alden 44 Mii ★
34.9 ft
Hylas 44
34.9 ft
Island Packet 44
37.2 ft
J/44
37.0 ft
Beam
Alden 44 Mii ★
12.5 ft
Hylas 44
13.5 ft
Island Packet 44
13.2 ft
J/44
13.8 ft
Displacement
Alden 44 Mii ★
24 lbs
Hylas 44
22 lbs
Island Packet 44
27 lbs
J/44
21 lbs
Ballast
Alden 44 Mii ★
10 lbs
Hylas 44
11 lbs
Island Packet 44
12 lbs
J/44
9 lbs
Sail Area
Alden 44 Mii ★
871 sq ft
Hylas 44
866 sq ft
Island Packet 44
1 sq ft
J/44
903 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Alden 44 Mii ★
—
Hylas 44
105 s/nm
Island Packet 44
114 s/nm
J/44
51 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Alden 44 Mii ★
16.6
Hylas 44
17.6
Island Packet 44
18.9
J/44
17.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Alden 44 Mii ★
40.8 %
Hylas 44
—
Island Packet 44
44.8 %
J/44
41.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Alden 44 Mii ★
34.9
Hylas 44
28.6
Island Packet 44
35.5
J/44
35.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Alden 44 Mii ★
1.72
Hylas 44
1.92
Island Packet 44
1.74
J/44
1.57
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Alden 44 Mii ★
256
Hylas 44
—
Island Packet 44
242
J/44
168
Hull Speed
Alden 44 Mii ★
7.9 kts
Hylas 44
7.9 kts
Island Packet 44
8.2 kts
J/44
10.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Alden 44 Mii ★
2.1
Hylas 44
2.4
Island Packet 44
2.1
J/44
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