Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. Alerion
Sailboat
26′
Since 1912
Overview
- Builder
- Herreshoff Manufacturing Co.
- Model
- Alerion
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1912 on
- Designer
- Nathanael Herreshoff
- Hull
- Keel/Cbrd.
- Hull material
- Wood
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 26′ (7.92 m)
- Waterline length
- 21′ 10″ (6.64 m)
- Beam
- 7′ 7″ (2.32 m)
- Draft
- 2′ 5″ (0.73 m)
- Displacement
- 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 444 sq ft (41.3 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 32′ 4″ (9.85 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 8′ 8″ (2.65 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 30′ 11″ (9.42 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 18′ 2″ (5.55 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 21.5
- Displacement / length
- 259
- Capsize screening
- 1.67
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- Wood
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.