Alerion
8 / 987 - score 98%
The Alerion is a 26.0ft fractional sloop designed by Nathanael Herreshoff and built in wood by Herreshoff Mfg. Co. since 1912.
The Alerion is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 100%
| Model | Alerion | ||
| Length | 26 ft (100%) | the closest to 26 ft | |
| Beam | 7.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.42 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.38 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 62.81 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 262.50 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.33 | ||
| Capsize | 1.67 |
Hull 96%
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Wood | ||
| Waterline length | 21.75 ft (96%) | the closest to 21.67 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6050 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3800 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.25 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 422 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 140.51 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 281.19 sq.ft | ||
| I | 32.30 ft | ||
| J | 8.70 ft | ||
| P | 30.90 ft | ||
| E | 18.20 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Herreshoff Mfg. Co. | ||
| Designer | Nathanael Herreshoff | ||
| First built | 1912 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |