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1986 Alden Aft Cockpit K/CB Sloop

Thomaston, Maine

$320,000

CAPRICIA is one of the handsome 54' Alden aft cockpit, keel-centerboard sloops built in Portsmouth, RI at the Alden Yard. She was strongly built to be an "ideal" offshore vessel for a family. She is easily handled due to her electric winches, Leisurefurl in-boom mainsail and electric roller furling headsail system which includes a removable inner forestay. CAPRICIA'S highly experienced present owner has done an enormous six year refit which includes the installation of a new 80 hp Common Rail Yanmar diesel, new composite engine mounts, reworking entire engine room, new transmission, a complete rewiring of vessel with new panels and batteries in easily accessible quarter berth cabins. New Garmin electronics were installed, new galley design with Corian countertop, new Sea Frost refrigerator and freezer, new LPG Force 10 stove and oven, new 12V fresh water heads and plumbing. The list includes new S/S lifelines, new standing rigging, some new sails and much more. CAPRICIA is offered at a very realistic, attractive price. The owner's intention was to comply with USCG Certification of Inspection certification to carry up to 12 passengers for hire. His plans have changed, offering and excellent opportunity for her next steward.

We encourage you to come and inspect this high quality, pedigree Alden. Thank you for your interest.

Basic Boat Info

Make: Alden
Model: Aft Cockpit K/CB Sloop
Year: 1986
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Alden Yachts, Portsmouth, RI
Designer: Nils Helleberg of Alden Design Company
Construction: Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length: 54 ft
Length Overall: 54 ft
Beam: 14'4 ft
Max Draft: 10'4 ft
Min Draft: 5'6 ft
Displacement: lb
Ballast: 16200 lb

Other

Boat Class: Sloop

Contact

Annie Gray
Gray & Gray Yacht Brokers, Inc.

Office

Gray & Gray Yachts
36 York Street
York, ME, US, 03909
Tel:(207) 363-7997


VESSEL DETAILS

           ACCOMMODATIONS:

  • Sleeps six comfortably in three private cabins.
  • From the bow aft there is a chain locker forward, followed by a large sail storage compartment with a ladder to the deck, via a large aft opening hatch. This area has a water tight collision bulkhead.
  • The owner's cabin has an offset double berth with Temper-Pedic mattress to port, with storage lockers outboard and drawers’ underneath.
  • To starboard is a hanging locker, settee and vanity with shelves, locker with bookshelves.
  • Next aft is the main salon with U-shaped dinette to port, lockers and bookshelves above, and a drop-leaf table on centerline with removeable fiddles and storage below.
  • To starboard is an aft facing Nav station.
  • Just forward of the Nav station is a large custom bar with microwave oven.
  • Aft of the Nav station is a head with shower and wet locker.
  • The renovated and spacious U-shaped galley is located to port and just aft of the settee/dinette. Above the sink is an overhead console for dish storage.
  • The aft portion of the accommodations is split on the centerline into two cabins, each with double berths, hanging lockers and bureaus.

 

          HULL & DECK:

  • Hull and deck built with vacuum-bagged, balsa core fiberglass sandwich.
  • External lead keel with S/S keel bolts.
  • Airfoil shaped centerboard
  • Large rudder post accessed below helmsman's seat (emergency tiller included).
  • Large lazarette hatch.
  • Storage near port transom for stern anchor.
  • Saltwater and freshwater washdown for anchor and deck. Salt washdown for aft deck.
  • 8 deck hatches and 6 dorade vents, 12 opening ports.
  • Teak deck laid in epoxy and screw fasteners w/ teak bungs.

 

2013

  • Flag blue Awlgrip topsides by HInckley Yacht Services; double white boot, red bottom.

2020

  • New Deck fastenings, bungs and seam caulking.

2023

  • Teak toe rail, handrails and teak cockpit table varnished to high standards using Epiphanes varnish.
  • All new gaskets in portlights, some with screens.

 

          TANKAGE:

  • Fuel: 180 gallons in two aluminum tanks under cabin sole.
  • Water: 300 gallons in two poly tanks under cabin sole.
  • Heat Exchanger: 11-gallon heater via engine heat exchanger or 120V.
  • Black Water: 2 poly holding tanks under cabin sole with 12V macerator and deck pump out.

 

2023:

  • Replaced water senders and gauges, all 4 fuel & water tanks.
  • Fuel Tanks - both cleaned and pressure tested as required by USCG Certificate of Inspection.

 

          ENGINE & MECHANICAL:

2022 – 2023:

  • Yanmar 4JH80 Common Rail diesel, 80 hp, 4-cylinder, Turbo-charged, FWC.
  • Approximately 50 hours on engine as confirmed by owner.
  • ZF45 transmission; Serial # 28279461.
  • Fabricated composite engine beds fabricated for new engine.
  • Engine exhaust with water stripper.
  • 2 Racor fuel filters with vacuum gauge.
  • Engine Start panel with gauges.
  • Engine room Fireboy system.
  • Engine room Sounddown insulation.
  • Dripless shaft seal with new engine.
  • S/S shaft; new 4 blade Max prop.
  • All bronze ball valves, seacocks and thru hulls.
  • Cruising speed: 7-8 knots.
  • Maximum speed: 10 knots @ 3200 RPM.

   

          ELECTRICAL:

  • 12V DC & 110V AC systems.
  • Two Xantrex Link Pro - one for "house" bank and one for electronics bank.
  • 2 manual bilge pumps.
  • 2 electric bilge pumps, replaced as needed.

 

2019

  • Westerbeke 8kw generator (Model EGTD; Serial # 233496RC) with water stripper and dedicated Racor.
  • Cabin lighting converted to LED.
  • All deck and mast lighting LED.

2021

  • Three 4D AGM house batteries, Two AGM start batteries, One AGM generator start battery.
  • 2023 Xantrex Freedom 3000w Inverter-Charger.
  • Balmar 150-amp alternator.
  • Dometic air conditioning/heat unit in main salon.
  • Dometic air conditioning/heat unit in forward cabin.

2019-2023

  • Custom house electrical panel with Blue Seas circuit breakers and switches.
  • ABYS compliant electrical wiring as required by USCG Certificate of Inspection.
  • 4 - 24-hour circuit breakers: 2 for Jabsco 12V bilge pumps, 1 for future Webasto/Espar heater, and 1 for spare.
  • 13 - 110V AC outlets and 12 USB ports.
  • 12V fans in every cabin - 7 total.
  • 120V Thermostatically controlled exhaust fan for engine room.

 

          ELECTRONICS:

2019

At Helm:

  • All navigation equipment integrated via NMEA 2000.
  • 12” Garmin 8612 Multifunction Display with mapping.
  • GMI 20 autopilot control.
  • GMI 20 marine display.
  • Garmin Fantom 24" radar.
  • Rebuilt Danforth Constellation compass

 

At Nav station:

  • 16" Garmin 8616 Multifunction Display with mapping.
  • Garmin Navigation and Fantom 24" radar displayed on 16” Multifunction Display
  • Garmin VHF radio with Wi-Fi booster (needs new antenna).
  • GMI 20 marine display,
  • Raymarine I 50 multi -function display. Also 1 in owner's cabin.

 

At Companionway panel:

  • 8 LED lighted deck and navigation switches accessible from cockpit.
  • 4 re-purposed Raymarine i50 multifunction displays.

 

            EQUIPMENT:

  • 65 lb. Bruce S/S claw anchor on bow roller with 300' chain.
  • Handheld fire extinguishers.
  • Lifesling
  • 35 lb. Danforth anchor with 200' nylon rode.
  • Maxwell 12V windlass.
  • Screens for hatches and companionway.
  • Fitted cockpit cushions.
  • Chelsea clock and barometer.
  • Not Included: Personal Tools, Supplies, Clothing and “Sail Capricia” Life Jackets and seat cushions.

 

2012:

  • White cockpit Dodger.

2013:

  • White Bimini with connector piece

2023:

  • 6 person Viking life raft with hydro release; next inspection due 2026.
  • Fireboy automatic discharge with manual engine shutdown in cockpit.
  • High water alarm, visual and audible from the cockpit.
  • Handheld fire extinguishers inspected.
  • Two horseshoe rings, replaced.
  • Flares.
  • Kahlenberg horn compressor.
  • Class II EPIRB.
  • 4 Fenders with new covers.
  • Maxwell 12V windlass inspected with new gypsy.
  • 2 new fresh water pumps.
  • 2 new sump pumps.

 

2019:

  • 2-12V Elegance fresh water heads with macerator pumps and deck pump out.
  • Main cabin cushion covers.
  • 12V Sea Frost refrigerator & Sea Frost freezer with top and side access and temperature gauges, water cooled or 12V, and very efficient.

 

2023:

  • Double S/S sinks on centerline with hot and cold pressure water, new faucet, a bronze salt water hand pump, and new Corian counters with teak trim.
  • Gimballed three burner Force 10 S/S propane stove with oven,
  • Interior joinery is satin varnished teak bulkheads and gloss trim.
  • Cushions and bedding for all berths.

 

 

           SAILS & RIGGING:

  • Keel stepped mast.
  • Two Barient 36 S.T. electric sheet winches.
  • One Harken 46 S.T. electric winch - main halyard and mainsheet.
  • Two Barient 32 secondary sheet winches.
  • Shrouds inspected regularly.
  • Some Dyneema running rigging - most running rigging is led aft to cockpit.
  • Navtec S/S rod rigging.
  • Navtec hydraulic controls at cockpit for centerboard, vang, and backstay adjustments.

 

2019:

  • New mainsail track with hard boom vang.
  • Painted aluminum mast.
  • North genoa.
  • North mainsail
  • Harken electric roller furler for genoa.
  • Offshore Leisurefurl Boom

2022:

  • Barient 36 Primary winches serviced.
  • North jib/staysail.
  • Forestay- S/S wire- removeable forestay.
  • Replaced Navtec hydraulic backstay portside.
  • In Forepeak: Battery for windlass and electric genoa motor.

 

COMMENTS: CAPRICIA is one of the handsome 54' Alden aft cockpit, keel-centerboard sloops built in Portsmouth, RI at the Alden Yard. She was strongly built to be an "ideal" offshore vessel for a family. She is easily handled due to her electric winches, Leisurefurl in-boom mainsail and electric roller furling headsail system which includes a removable inner forestay. CAPRICIA'S highly experienced present owner has done an enormous six year refit which includes the installation of a new 80 hp Common Rail Yanmar diesel, new composite engine mounts, reworking entire engine room, new transmission, a complete rewiring of vessel with new panels and batteries in easily accessible quarter berth cabins. New Garmin electronics were installed, new galley design with Corian countertop, new Sea Frost refrigerator and freezer, new LPG Force 10 stove and oven, new 12V fresh water heads and plumbing. The list includes new S/S lifelines, new standing rigging, some new sails and much more. CAPRICIA is offered at a very realistic, attractive price.

The owner's intention was to comply with USCG Certification of Inspection certification to carry up to 12 passengers for hire. His plans have changes, offering an excellent opportunity for her next steward.

We encourage you to come and inspect this high quality, pedigree Alden. Thank you for your interest.

 

 

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice. 

 

Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.

 

DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.