MONTRACHET | Alerion | Express 38

About

SUMMARY and KEY SPECIFICATIONS

MONTRACHET is a 2009 Alerion Express 38 classic day-cruiser/coastal sailboat offered at $224,500 USD in Longport, New Jersey. Designed by Carl Schumacher and the Pearson Design Group, the AE38 combines Herreshoff-inspired classic aesthetics with a modern carbon fiber rig and self-tacking Hoyt Jib Boom for effortless singlehanded sailing.

Quick Technical Specifications

• Asking Price: $224,500 USD

• Model Year: 2009

• Length Overall (LOA): 38 ft / 11.6 m

• Beam: 10.7 ft / 3.3 m

• Draft: 5.9 ft / 1.8 m

• Dry Weight: 1,300 lbs

• Hull Material: Fiberglass

• Engine Make & Model: 1x Yanmar 3GM Diesel

• Drive Type: Sail Drive

• Cruising / Max Speed: 6 knots / 7 knots

• Fuel Capacity: 26 gallons

• Fresh Water Capacity: 45 gallons

• Holding Tank Capacity: 15 gallons

• Accommodations: 1 Cabin / 1 Head

• Current Location: Longport, New Jersey, USA

KEY HIGHLIGHTS and PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES

• Effortless Singlehanded Sailing: Powered by electric winches and sail control accessible directly from the helm station. One person can hoist, trim, reef, and lower sails cleanly without leaving the wheel.

• Modern Carbon Fiber Rig: Features a high-strength Hall Spars carbon mast. Eliminates the traditional backstay to allow a larger, aerodynamically superior mainsail.

• Patented Hoyt Jib Boom: A self-tacking, 2-sail rig configuration that projects greater effective sail area than standard rigs with a 150% genoa, yielding superior off-wind and light-air performance.

• Timeless Naval Architecture: Naval architecture by Carl Schumacher paired with topside, cockpit, and cabin design by the Pearson Design Group—delivering classic Herreshoff overhangs alongside modern hull speed.

VESSEL OVERVIEW and DESIGN HISTORY

MONTRACHET represents the pinnacle of classic yacht design married to cutting-edge sailing innovation. As the long-limbed sibling to the industry-defining Alerion Express 28, the AE38 maintains graceful overhangs, a delicate sheer line, and classic proportions while integrating modern hull performance and simple shorthanded control systems.

Rigging & Deck Design Innovation

What sets this 2009 Alerion Express 38 apart is her innovative standing and running rigging layout:

• Hall Spars Carbon Mast: Removes the necessity of a backstay, enabling a full-roach mainsail that maximizes sail area efficiency.

• Hoyt Jib Boom: Simplifies downwind and offwind trimming while making tacking completely automatic.

• Helmsman Electric Controls: Electric winches positioned within arm’s reach of the wheel station ensure complete shorthanded sailing capability.

INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS and AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

Below deck, MONTRACHET offers efficient, functional accommodations ideal for weekend getaways and coastal cruising:

• Cabins & Sleeping: 1 private cabin with generous berths and classic trim.

• Head Facilities: 1 enclosed marine head with a 15-gallon holding system.

• Auxiliary Propulsion: Powered by a reliable Yanmar 3GM diesel engine on a sail drive, delivering a 6-knot cruising speed and 7-knot maximum speed.

• Tankage: Equipped with 26 gallons of fuel and 45 gallons of fresh water to support extended coastal trips across Mid-Atlantic and New England waters.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What makes the Alerion Express 38 easy to sail singlehanded?

The Alerion Express 38 features a self-tacking Hoyt Jib Boom, a unstayed/backstay-free carbon mast, and electric winches positioned directly at the helm. This allows a single sailor to hoist, trim, reef, and douse sails without leaving the wheel station.

What is the cruising speed of the 2009 Alerion Express 38?

Equipped with a Yanmar 3GM diesel engine and sail drive, MONTRACHET cruises comfortably at 6 knots with a maximum speed of 7 knots.

Where is MONTRACHET located for viewings?

MONTRACHET is currently docked in Longport, New Jersey, US, in prime position for Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coastal inspections.

Disclaimer: Not all boats listed online are listed with Wellington Yacht Partners, but we can work on your behalf. For more information on this vessel or to schedule a showing, please contact Wellington Yacht Partners by calling our office at (401) 683-6070.

MONTRACHET | Alerion | Express 38

$224,500

Longport, NJ, US