40 Best Sailboats
Jun. 28, 2019
See All PressThe Alerion 28 is consistently recognized as one of the prettiest boats on the water. That she also has a thoroughly modern underwater shape simply adds to her luster.
With more than 470 boats sailing worldwide, the Alerion 28 is by far the most popular of all the modern daysailers.
Length Overall | 28′ 3″ |
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Length Water Line | 22′ 10″ |
Beam | 8′ 2″ |
Draft | 4′ 6″ |
Shoal Draft (Option) | 3' 9" |
Air Draft | 40′ 0″ |
Displacement | 5,700 lbs. |
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Ballast | 2,200 lbs. |
Sail Area | 352 sq. ft. |
Sail Area / disp | 17.7 |
Aux. Engine | 12 hp Volvo diesel w/Saildrive |
Volvo Diesel with sail drive |
Model Name | Tiller Steering | Wheel Steering | Engine | Reefing | Hoyt Jib Boom | Roller Furling Jib | Shoal Draft | Sailplan | Electric Winches | Head | |
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20 |
Standard | Not Available | Optional outboard motor w/ bracket | Simple 2-line system | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | |
28 |
Standard | Not Avilable | 12 HP Volvo Diesel w/ Saildrive | Single-line System | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Portable | |
30 |
Standard | Optional | 12 HP Volvo Diesel w/ Saildrive | Single-line System | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Manual Marine Head | |
33 |
Standard | Optional | 20 HP Volvo Diesel w/ Saildrive | Single-line System | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Enclosed Manual |