Hi there, I am looking at an Alden sailboat. One of the features that I review is the ratio of ballast to displacement. My current boat, a C&C 30, has a 42% B/D ratio, which makes it very stiff.
Beneteau's have 25-35%, that is why I have always stayed away from them. They derive their stability from their form (width).
I note the Alden Mistral has what I would call a very low ratio - scary low!
How can they cross the Atlantic and win the Bermuda race with such a low ratio? What is in the design that enables them to cross oceans safely?
Your comments would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
Beneteau's have 25-35%, that is why I have always stayed away from them. They derive their stability from their form (width).
I note the Alden Mistral has what I would call a very low ratio - scary low!
How can they cross the Atlantic and win the Bermuda race with such a low ratio? What is in the design that enables them to cross oceans safely?
Your comments would be much appreciated!
Thanks!