The Alerion express 38 is a 38.42ft masthead yawl designed by Carl Schumacher and built in fiberglass by TPI Composites since 1997.
8 units have been built.
The Alerion express 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Alerion express 38 | ||
| Length | 38.42 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.55 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.87 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 203.39 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.87 | ||
| Capsize | 1.86 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 12400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.35 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Yawl | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 712 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 303.80 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 348.54 sq.ft | ||
| I | 43.40 ft | ||
| J | 14 ft | ||
| P | 44.40 ft | ||
| E | 15.70 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 | TPI Composites | ||
| Designer | Carl Schumacher | ||
| First built | 1997 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 8 |