ALERION EXPRESS 28

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1990

Dimensions

LOA: 28.25 ft
LWL: 22.82 ft
Beam: 8.18 ft
Max Draft: 4.5 ft
Displacement: 4,400 lbs
Ballast: 2,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ: 2.00 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ: 21.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ: 165
Ballast Ratio ⓘ: 45.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area: 352 sq ft
I: 30 ft
J: 9.75 ft
P: 33 ft
E: 12.5 ft

Construction

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type: Fractional Sloop
Hull Material: FG
Ballast Type: Lead

Production

First Built: 1990
Last Built: —
Number Built: 470

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make: Volvo Penta
Engine Model: MD2010
Power: 10 hp
Engine Type: Diesel; Saildrive
Water: 6 gal
Fuel: 7 gal

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.\nSpecs above are from original builder's documentation from 1991. Current (2012) builder's specs show a displacement of 5,700 lbs and a ballast of 2,200 lbs.

Designer

Carl Schumacher (1951–2002)