1954 Alden Ketch

1954 45’ John G. Alden Ketch CYGNET is a 45’ LOA John G. Alden Ketch design 894B. Alden named this design The Seagoer a true classic cruiser. CYGNET was built in 1954 at Morse Boatbuilding in Thomaston Maine. She was the second of only four vessels built from this design in the early 1950’s and as far as we know the only one left in existence. CYGNET was originally contracted for construction on December 5th 1953. Constructed of Philippine Mahogany on white oak frames and scheduled for delivery on May 1st 1954. Design specifications • LOA 45’ • Waterline length 32’6” • Beam 11’4” • Draft 5’3” • Keel Ballast 9600 lbs iron • Sail area 812 sq ft New shaft log horn timber bottom planking BETA 50 Diesel Monel shaft complete rewiring Blue Sea electrical panel