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Out-of-production 38-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglassyawl from Newport R&D, Inc.. Designed by Carl Schumacher. Formerly built in the USA.
Specifications for the Alerion Express 38
| LOA |
38.4 ft.
| LOD |
38.4 ft.
|
| LWL |
30.1 ft.
| Beam |
10.8 ft.
|
| Draft |
5.8 ft.
| Displaces |
12,400 lbs.
|
| Ballast |
4,200 lbs.
| Sail Area |
690.0 sq. ft.
|
| D/L |
203
| B/D |
34 %
| SA/D |
20.6
|
| Comfort |
23.6
| Capsize |
1.87
| L/B |
3.6
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Perry comments on the hydrostatics, exterior, interior, and systems of this boat and gives his opinion of its looks and appropriateness for cruising: "It′s fun to see the yawl rig being used. It′s also nice to see a designer who isn′t afraid to buck the maxi-beam trend."
[Sail Magazine]
A history and evaluation of this boat, originally designed by Nathanael Herreshoff for his own use, and modified by other designers over 90 years. "Easy to single-hand, great to look at, well-built, but a bit small for long-term voyaging." Review and owners′ comments.
[Practical Sailor, 1 December 1998]
Builders of the Alerion Express 28 sloop and 38 coastal yawl.
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