Alerion 38
2 / 103 - score 83%
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 good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 88%
| Model | Alerion 38 | ||
| Length | 38 ft (100%) | the closest to 38 ft | |
| Beam | 10.75 ft (77%) | the closest to 11 ft | |
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 84%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.23 (75%) | the closest to 14.87 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 42.65 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 295.62 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.67 (93%) | the closest to 34.90 | |
| Capsize | 1.68 |
Hull 68%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.50 ft (68%) | the closest to 30.42 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7250 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.28 knots |
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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 | ?? |