ALC 46 (LE COMTE)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45.83 ft |
| LWL | 33.25 ft |
| Beam | 12.25 ft |
| Draft | 6.75 ft |
| Displacement | 25,000 lb |
| Ballast | 10,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 53 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 871 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 490.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 833.4 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Westerbeke |
About the ALC 46 (LE COMTE)
ALC-46 is a development of the Luders-designed FASNET 45, also built by Le Comte.
The ALC 46 (Le Comte) is a substantial cruising sloop designed by A. E. Luders/Le Comte and built by A. Le Comte (NL) in 1973. With a displacement of 25000.0 lb and a beam of 12.25 ft, it represents a heavy, stable platform from the early 1970s Dutch boatbuilding tradition.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable day-sailing experience, given its high comfort ratio of 37.1 and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 15.84.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.68 and a high displacement of 25000.0 lb, the hull form suggests strong offshore stability, though the single production year of 1973 limits the breadth of long-term bluewater performance data.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Luders-designed vessels from the same era, such as the Luders 41 or similar heavy-displacement Dutch builds like the Feadship or Van de Stadt designs, which share similar beamy hull forms and heavy ballast ratios.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| 60° | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| 75° | 5.3 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| 90° | 5.3 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| 110° | 5.1 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| 120° | 4.9 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| 135° | 4.3 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| 150° | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Beat VMG | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Run VMG | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
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Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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