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2009 Alerion Express 38

Harbor Springs, Michigan

$249,000

SUE ELLEN II is a beautiful example of the Alerion Express 38, one of the most elegantly designed yachts from Carl Schumacher and Pearson Yachts of Rhode Island. With a tall, carbon-fiber mast, large high aspect fully battened main sail, and modern underbody, the AE 38 is renowned for her exceptional light air performance. Designed to be easily sailed by one, the AE 38 has a self-tending roller furled jib with a Hoyt Jib Boom and all sail control lines are led aft to port and starboard electric self-tailing winches within easy reach of the helmsman. A spacious cockpit with deep seats and cushioned backrests comfortably accommodates 6-8 guests.

Below decks SUE ELLEN II has a beautifully finished Herreshoff style interior varnished teak and holly sole, full galley, large enclosed head, port and starboard settees, and large V-berth forward. A high-gloss teak drop leaf table can also moved to the cockpit for dining "al fresco".

SUE ELLEN II has teak decks, teak cockpit sole, varnished teak toe and hand rails, varnished teak cockpit coaming cap, flag blue hull and white boot stripe. She has spent most of her life in fresh water, wintered in inside heated storage, and has been meticulously maintained. SUE ELLEN II is very good condition and ready to sail. Recent survey is available.

 

Disclaimer

Great Southern Yacht Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Down East Yachting.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: SUE ELLEN II
Make: Alerion
Model: Express 38
Year: 2009
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: PCXA3015G809
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 38'3 ft / 11.66 m
Length Overall: 38'3 ft / 11.66 m
Waterline Length: 30'1 ft / 9.17 m
Beam: 10'8 ft / 3.25 m
Max Draft: 5'11 ft / 1.80 m
Min Draft: 5.92 ft
Displacement: 13,000 lb
Bridge Clearance: 56 ft / 17.07 m
Ballast: 6,000 lb

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: SD 50
  • Drive Type: SailDrive
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 40hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 2 Blade, Folding
  • Year: 2009

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 27 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Aluminum

Other

Drive Type: Sail
Boat Class: Other, Sloop
More Info :

Sails and Rigging
  • North Sails 3DL Fully Battened Main
  • North Sails 3DL Working Jib
  • Approx. Sail area 810 sq ft

 

  • Hall Spars carbon fiber mast
  • Hoyt Self-tacking carbon fiber Jib Boom
  • Forespar Yacht Rod Boom Vang
  • Stainless Rod Rigging
  • Stack Pack main sail furling with lazy jacks
  • Harken headsail furling 

All sail controls led aft to helm:

  • Sheet and mainsail halyard stoppers
  • Electric powered Harken primary winches with high and low speed control

 

 

General Specifications

Hull & Deck

  • Flag Blue Hull
  • Teak Decks
  • Spacious Cockpit 
  • Deep Cockpit Seat Lockers
  • Dodger
  • Full Cockpit Cover
  • Over-sized Wood Wheel 
  • Cup Holders
  • Cockpit Cushions with Backrests

Electrical

  • 12VDC distribution breaker panel
  • 2x4D AGM batteries for house and engine
  • 30A 120VAC Shore Power Inlet
  • ProMariner Battery Charger
  • 110VAC Outlets
  • Solara 27 watt solar panel on lazarette hatch charges engine start battery

Electronics

  • Raymarine Hybrid Touch Chartplotter at Helm
  • Raymarine Speed and Depth at Helm
  • Raymarine Auto-Pilot at Helm
  • Jensen AM/FM CD with Hard-wired Remote in the Cockpit

Additional

  • Anchor with Chain/Rode
  • Dock Lines
  • Fenders
Manufacturer Provided Description

This is the long limbed big sister to the pace setting AE 28 and a strong family resemblance is evident in the balanced overhangs, delicate sheer and proportionate cabin. A combination of Carl Schumacher's underwater lines and a new deck, cockpit, cabin and topside by the Pearson design Group has produced a yacht that lives up to the Herreshoff legacy of classic beauty. The amazing strength of a modern carbon fiber mast by Hall Spars safely allows the elimination of the backstay, which in turn frees the mainsail for significantly larger size and better aerodynamic shape-proven by record setting windsurfers, multihulls and America's Cup contenders. Sail control by electric winches enables one person to hoist, reef, trim and lower sail, all from the wheel station. With the patented Hoyt Jib Boom adding offwind power, this is a 2 sail, self tacking rig that projects more sail area than any ordinary rig with a 150% genoa. The payoff is excellent light wind and offwind speed-all easily single-handed. Sail tests indicate speed superior to the competition and all for more reasonable price.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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