The Alpha 50 LR as a Semi-Custom yacht with Commercial hull ruggedly and Heavy Constructed full keel ballasted, a long range with the advantage to cruise at 15-16 knots.
Defined as a trawler, the Alpha LR 50 hull allows to cruise long distances for an economical cruise of 8 knots resulting in a range of 2,800 miles. At 10 knots 1,500 nmi (standard engine Cummins Intermitent QSC 8.3 lts 493 HP). Commercial hulls are solid glass 50% heavier and thicker.
In the semi-displacement boat segment withhulls ranging from 50′ to 55′, Alpha 50 LR outperforms the entire market
in terms of construction strength, performance range/autonomy, and hulldesign (center fuel tanks, full keel, double chine, watertight compartments, access to systems and engines).
Yachts such as G Banks, Krogen Exp., and Fleming are vessels with magnificent features and beautiful exterior designs. However, they cannot match Alpha’s strength and hull design (center of bouyancy and gravity location), which limits their ability to cope with oceans with seas Beaufort 8. The hull incorporates characteristics of the best designers Pat Bray and Ed Monk (Tollycraft 67).
The most visible design trademark was the double chines (the second split chine out of water line reducing beam sea). This is part of the philosophy of making Alpha the strongest year-round cruising yachts, that feeling of a boat that is built to last forever. “For Alpha, safety and comfort is more important than absolute speed and luxury”. Alpha’s hulls are designed to reduce roll and pitch. Her almost 4-foot draft and, if needed, her lowered mast give her access to waters that many other 50-footers couldn’t reach.
The yacht’s design emphasizes function: central fuel tanks with a long and heavy keel producing a low gravity center and perfect center of buoyancy, to qualify as class A, prepared to cruise under seas Beaufort 8. Access around the engines as well to each system and valves throughout. Direct shaft, providing performance without the inconvenients and complexities associated with pod drives.
Here is a brief list of its innovations:
Areas of design that govern the stability of the vessel in storm seas:
Each model takes approximately eight months to complete. Alpha demands that all designs maintain fully accessible wiring and pipework, even after the yacht is ready to cruise. In many composite hulls, systems are often installed with little regard for long-term access, leaving owners no choice but to cut away bits of the structure.
Hull No. 4 currently in production.
The builder offers opportunity to acquire a custom design semi displacement vessel.
List price:
With Cummins QSC 500HP, Gen 14Kw Phasor engines. Fully equipped and ready to sail: autopilot, Furuno electronics, etc. (excluding optional features: Stabilizer 90k, Crane 20k, Watermaker 8k, Thruster 10k)
Dealer (Panamá – Ecuador – Colombia): Panamá Yacht Broker – Experts in Classic Cruising & Luxury Yachts
