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1980 Alden 44

$ 129,000

Annapolis, Maryland 21403

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Set Sale Marine

Set Sale Marine

Maryland

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Make
Alden
Model
44
Year
1980
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Length (ft)
44
Beam (ft)
12.5ft
Draft (ft)
8.75ft
Fuel
Diesel
Engine Hours
~1800
Number of Engines
Single engine
Engine Type
Inboard
Cabins
N/A

Description

For sale: 1980 44’ Alden 44’ Cutter, hull number 16 of 40. “Vi” A design that turns heads at every marina she goes to, this Alden 44 is looking for a new home. If you are looking for a comfortable cocktail cruiser, or a robust blue water vessel, make sure you come see 'Vi' while she is still on the market. In light conditions she handles like a dream, responding well to the helm in all points of sail. In offshore conditions her sure handling, dry decks, and stiff response to breeze is very comforting out of sight of land. 'Vi' was first named 'Gannet' after the largest North Atlantic seabird,...

Captain's Notes

Step aboard and you’ll notice how much “Vi” feels like a proper seagoing home, not a stripped-out racer. Sightlines from the companionway let you keep an eye on sails and sea state without shouting, and the cockpit depth inspires confidence when the rail’s buried. Her hardware layout is old-school practical: winches where you can really brace, stout handholds everywhere, and seakindly berths you can actually sleep in underway. The Alden sheer and overhangs aren’t just pretty; they soften her motion and keep spray down. She’s the kind of boat that makes long watches less tiring and short harbor hops feel like small expeditions—classic looks backed by purposeful, working-boat detailing.

Why 44 in Maryland

An Alden 44 is an appealing choice for these waters because she blends shoal-access versatility with genuine passagemaking ability. The centerboard lets you sneak into thin, tucked-away anchorages that deeper fin-keel boats have to bypass, yet still claw to windward efficiently when the breeze pipes up. Her cutter rig shines when local conditions serve up squalls, shifting fronts, and lumpy chop, giving you balanced sail plans without drama. Ample tankage and real offshore storage mean you can provision once and roam for weeks. In a region where weather windows and coastal hazards demand respect, this design offers a reassuring mix of maneuverability, protection, and classic offshore pedigree.

Last updatedJuly 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM

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