ALERION EXPRESS 19
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 19.17 ft |
| LWL | 18.92 ft |
| Beam | 8.67 ft |
| Draft | 4.17 ft/ 1 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,750 lb |
| Ballast | 299.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.8 kn |
About the ALERION EXPRESS 19
The Alerion Express 19 is a lightweight, cat-ketch rigged day sailor designed by Garry Hoyt and built by Tillotson Pearson Inc. in 1998. With a displacement of 1750.0 lb and a beam of 8.67 ft, it offers a stable yet responsive platform for casual sailing.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideal for single-handers or couples seeking a low-maintenance, easy-to-handle day sailor for protected coastal waters and bays. Its light displacement and unstayed rig make it particularly suitable for quick launches and casual weekend cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 1750.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 2.88, and a comfort ratio of 8.02, the Express 19 is not designed for offshore bluewater passage making but is well-suited for protected coastal and bay sailing.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Alerion Express 17 and other small cat-ketch designs from the late 1990s, which share similar rigging simplicity and day-sailing focus. It also compares to other lightweight fractional sloop day sailors like the Laser 20 in terms of ease of handling, though the Express 19 offers more interior space.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 19.17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ALERION EXPRESS 19yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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