Alerion 38
Description
The Alerion Express 38 is a premium fiberglass sailboat designed by Carl Schumacher for Alerion Yachts, introduced in 1997 as a flagship model in the Alerion Express series, with approximately 50–75 units built through the early 2000s. Drawing inspiration from Nathanael Herreshoff’s 1912 Alerion III, it features a fractional sloop rig (yawl variant available), fin keel with bulb, spade rudder, raked stem, and graceful counter stern with springy sheer. Equipped with a Hoyt Jib Boom for effortless single-handing and powered by an inboard diesel (typically Yanmar 3GM30, 27–30 hp) with wheel steering, it blends classic aesthetics with modern performance for coastal cruising and extended daysailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Schumacher |
|---|---|
| Builder | Alerion Yachts |
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.000 ft |
| LWL | 26.330 ft |
| Beam | 9.250 ft |
| Displacement | 8700 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14 ft |
| p | 44.50 ft |
| e | 17.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.50 ft | 14 ft | 44.50 ft | 17.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44.5 ft - (13564 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.97 ft - (14316 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 47.25 ft - (14402 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 398.9 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.56 ft - (11143 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.56 ft - (5657 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.72 ft - (9668 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.1 ft - (4907 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 294.34 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.41 ft - (13231 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.62 ft - (6895 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.82 ft - (12442 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 455.81 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 43.41 ft - (13231 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 930 ft² |
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