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ALERION EXPRESS 28
Built by Tillotson Pearson Inc, (USA)
• Designed by Carl Schumacher
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type:
Fractional Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1990
Number Built:
470
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
8.61 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
6.96 m
Beam:
2.49 m
Draft (Max):
1.37 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
1,996 kg
Ballast:
907 kg
Ballast Type:
Lead
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
13.59 m²
Mainsail Area:
19.16 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
32.75 m²
Sail Area (reported):
32.70 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
9.14 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
2.97 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
10.06 m
E (Boom Length):
3.81 m
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Volvo Penta
Engine Type:
Diesel; Saildrive
Engine Model:
MD2010
Engine Power:
10 HP
Fuel Capacity:
26 L
Water Capacity:
23 L
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
6.40 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
20.66
SA/Displacement (Reported):
21.03
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
45.45%
Displacement/Length:
165.29
Comfort Ratio:
16.92
Capsize Screening:
2.00
S-Number:
3.67
Notes
The first boats (7) were built by Holby Marine. After 1991 the boats were built by TPI. Later boats have an updated keel w/bulb designed by Garry Hoyt.