Tillotson Pearson Inc, Alerion Express 38

Sailboat 38′ 5″ Since 1997

Overview

Builder
Tillotson Pearson Inc,
Model
Alerion Express 38
Type
Sailboat
Built
1997 on
Designer
Carl Schumacher
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Yawl

Dimensions

Length overall
38′ 5″ (11.70 m)
Waterline length
30′ 1″ (9.17 m)
Beam
10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
Displacement
12,400 lb (5,625 kg)
Ballast
4,200 lb (1,905 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
680 sq ft (63.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
43′ 5″ (13.23 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ (4.27 m)
P (mainsail luff)
44′ 5″ (13.53 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ 8″ (4.79 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.3

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
203

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
34%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.87

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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