The Alerion 26, often referred to as the Alerion Express 26, holds a pivotal place in maritime history as the vessel that effectively launched the modern "gentleman’s daysailer" category. Designed by the renowned Carl Schumacher and built by Carroll Marine during the mid-1990s, this model was born from a desire to blend the timeless, elegant aesthetic of Nathaniel Herreshoff’s personal boat, Alerion, with contemporary underwater geometry and construction. While Carroll Marine was better known for its "go-fast" Grand Prix racers like the Farr 40, the Alerion 26 allowed the builder to demonstrate its precision in a more refined, soulful package. The boat targets the sailor who values the "purity of the hour"—the ability to leave the dock in five minutes, sail single-handedly with total control, and return with equal ease.
Alerion 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Alerion
- Model
- 26
- Builder
- Carroll Marine - Herreshoff Design
- Designer
- Herreshoff
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2002 - ??
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