Alerion 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

25.33' · 7.72 m

Displ.

4,800 lbs · 2,177 kg

First year

2002

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 mid1990s, 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 "gofast" 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 singlehandedly with total control, and return with equal ease.