Alerion Express 28
Description
Introduced in 1990. The Alerion Express 28 (AE28) is a premium American daysailer and pocket cruiser designed by Carl Schumacher, introduced in 1990. Inspired by Nathanael Herreshoff’s 1912 Alerion III, it blends classic elegance with modern performance, featuring a fractional sloop rig with a self-tacking jib for effortless single-handing. Built for day sailing, light racing, and weekend cruising, it’s known for its responsive handling, spacious cockpit (seats 4–6), and timeless lines. Over 470 units have been produced by builders like TPI Composites and Alerion Yachts, with production continuing as of 2025. It’s not a blue water cruiser but excels in coastal waters like Long Island Sound, San Francisco Bay, or Chesapeake Bay. Owners praise its beauty and ease but note its high cost and compact interior.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.75 ft |
| p | 33 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ft | 9.75 ft | 33 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.62 ft - (10552 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.88 ft - (10631 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 210.83 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 29.75 ft - (9068 mm) |
| Foot | 9.25 ft - (2819 mm) |
| Leech | 28.33 ft - (8635 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 90.36 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.81 ft - (2685 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -0.23 ° |
| Area | * 131.02 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.97 ft - (9135 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.09 ft - (4904 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.57 ft - (8403 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 362 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.