Alden 44

1980 Alden 44 Cutter – “Vi”

Hull #16 of 40

The Alden 44 was designed in 1977 and has been turning heads ever since. A proven offshore racer-cruiser, this yacht has made countless passages and earned hardware on the racecourse. With timeless Alden design and quality construction, the 44 remains one of the most admired classic yachts on the water.

As Sailing Magazine once wrote:

“Classic, sleek and beautiful are words typically heard when admirers first encounter the Alden 44. This yacht exudes power and style with a cutter rig, long graceful sheer, teak decks and quality hardware… For traditionalists, the Alden 44 is a dream yacht, well proportioned overall, sturdily built, seaworthy, and especially pretty.”

“Vi” embodies that legacy — a stunning, well-maintained yacht with thoughtful upgrades for both racing and cruising.

Highlights & Upgrades

• Sails & Rigging

  • 2022 High-performance North Sails (NPTour Ultra), commissioned by North Sails’ CFO ($20,000)

  • Complete spare sail inventory: staysail jib, mainsail, storm trysail, storm mainsail, spinnaker, offshore drogue

  • Cutter rig with rebuilt hydraulic centerboard (2022, $10,000)

  • Full skeg rudder with enclosed propeller

• Engine & Mechanical

  • 2005 Westerbeke 55B diesel (~1,800 hrs) with Velvet Drive transmission

  • 2024 New engine motor mounts, jackshaft, pillar & cutlass bearings

  • 2023 Three-blade factory-tuned MaxProp

  • 2024 Cooling system refreshed & cleaned

  • 2023 New bilge pump ($17,000 invested)

• Electronics

  • Furuno TZT14 chartplotter (2006)

  • 2022 Furuno radar, AIS, HMS chirp sounder

  • 2023 Simrad AP44 autopilot & NAC3 computer

  • 2024 Raymarine linear below-deck autopilot motor ($15,000)

• Safety & Offshore Gear

  • 2022 Offshore 406B EPIRB

  • 2022 Revere four-person coastal liferaft

  • Dual companionways with dodgers for all-weather sail handling

• Deck & Exterior

  • 2023 High-copper bottom paint

  • 2024 New Awlgrip topsides & boot stripes

  • 2024 Restored original teak deck ($30,000)

  • Two anchors with stout windlass

• Interior & Comfort

  • Sleeps 6–8 in two staterooms + main salon

  • 2024 New cabin cushions throughout

  • Main cabin dining table seats eight

  • Seafrost refrigerator & freezer

  • Three-burner propane stove with safety system

  • Hot & cold water (engine heater, 120V water heater, demand pump, dual 85-gallon tanks)

• Extras

  • 2022 Tohatsu 2.5hp outboard

  • Chart table and nav station designed for optimal communication with helm

Key Details

• Year: 1980

• Length: 44’

• Designer: Alden

• Hull #: 16 of 40

• Type: Offshore Cutter

“Vi” is not only a classic Alden with pedigree and beauty — she’s been continually upgraded and maintained for serious offshore sailing and comfortable cruising. With new sails, fresh Awlgrip, restored teak decks, and modern electronics, she is ready to go to sea or turn heads at any harbor.