Alerion 38
5 / 61 - score 73%
The Alerion 38 is a 38.0ft masthead sloop designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts since 1969.
The Alerion 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 62%
Model | Alerion 38 | ||
Length | 38 ft (48%) | the closest to 40 ft | |
Beam | 10.75 ft (75%) | the closest to 10.50 ft | |
Draft | 6 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 82%
Sail area / displ. | 15.23 (86%) | the closest to 15.44 | |
Ballast / displ. | 42.65 % | ||
Displ. / length | 295.62 | ||
Comfort ratio | 34.67 (77%) | the closest to 35.49 | |
Capsize | 1.68 |
Hull 81%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 29.50 ft (81%) | the closest to 29 ft | |
Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
Displacement | 17000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 7250 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.28 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 627 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 30 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 62 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
Designer | Halsey Herreshoff | ||
First built | 1969 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |