Alerion 26
Description
The Alerion 26 is a compact cruiser designed by H. Herreshoff. Her substantial displacement provides a comfortable, sea-kindly motion, featuring variable draft for versatility in different sailing conditions. Well-suited for coastal cruising with occasional overnight passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | H. Herreshoff |
|---|---|
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 26.000 ft |
| LWL | 21.750 ft |
| Beam | 7.580 ft |
| Displacement | 6050 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.420 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 27.87 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.50 ft |
| p | 31.50 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.87 ft | 9.50 ft | 31.50 ft | 12 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.07 ft - (10080 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.31 ft - (10153 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 194.95 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 91.47 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.69 ft - (2649 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.94 ° |
| Area | * 117.38 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.97 ft - (8525 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.46 ft - (4712 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.19 ft - (7983 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 199.28 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 27.97 ft - (8525 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 17.1 ft - (5212 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.1 ft - (5212 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 407 ft² |
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