Alden 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alden Yachts·1996 – 1998·~3 hulls·Alden Yachts
Alden 50 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
50.33' · 15.34 m
Displ.
38,000 lbs · 17,237 kg
First year
1996

The Alden 50 represents a pinnacle of the American semicustom cruising tradition, emerging from the design boards of Niels Helleberg during his tenure at Alden Yachts. This model serves as a bridge between the highly successful Alden 44 and the larger 54, embodying the "modern classic" aesthetic that defined the firm's output in the 1980s and 90s. Built primarily at the TillotsonPearson (TPI) facility in Rhode Island, the Alden 50 utilized advanced construction techniques for its era, including vacuumbagging and balsacoring, to create a hull that was significantly stiffer and lighter than the solidglass heavyweights of previous decades. It is a vessel designed for the owneroperator who demands the capability to cross oceans in absolute comfort without the necessity of a professional crew.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 59,900
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-78.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (80.0%) · Greece (20.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Alden 50 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 4 listings (80.0%), followed by Greece.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 56,4004180.0%
Greece$ 182,6671020.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Amel 5054.13'$ 1,129,8374221
Hylas 4948.88'$ 375,0003517
Hinckley Sou'wester 5151.16'$ 517,751196
Sweden Yachts 5050'$ 265,9321710
Shannon 5050.92'$ 209,000164
Gulfstar 5050'$ 115,000167
Able Apogee 5051'$ 344,000103
Morgan 5050.33'$ 52,50088
Palmer Johnson 50You are here$ 59,90051
Alden 5454.08'$ 403,34850
Valiant 5050.67'$ 355,00041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Alden 50 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Alden 50 over the past 12 months is $59,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Alden 50 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Alden 50 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Alden 50 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Alden 50 has decreased by 78.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Alden 50 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Alden 50 listings over the past 12 months are United States (80.0%), Greece (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Alden 50?+
Comparable models include Amel 50, Hylas 49, Hinckley Sou'wester 51. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.