1999 Alerion Express 28

At first glance, the Alerion 28 looks almost timeless;A long, gently sloping bow and sweeping sheer lineA low freeboard that keeps the boat sleekRich teak trim and cockpit coamingsA simple, uncuttered deckA large open cockpit that comfortably seats four to six people.Although it resembles a classic wooden yacht, beneath the waterline it has a modern fin keel and balanced spade rudder, giving it much better speed and maneuverability than traditional designs.

The Alerion 28 was designed primarily as a daysailer - a boat that's enjoyable to sail for an afternoon without requiring a large crew.Owners often praise it for:Excellent balance on the helmLight, reponsive steeringEasy single-handed sailingPredictable handling in moderate windsFast enough to be exciting without feeling demandingMany boats are equiped with a Hoyt Self0tacking jib boom, which automatically swings the jib through tacks. This makes sailing upwind exceptionally simple and eliminates much of the line handling found on conventional sloops.

Below decks, the cabin is intentionally modest. It's suitable for two adults on a weekend cruise, can sleep up to 3 people with V-berth forward and port settee in salon. To starboard is the limited galley with sink forward, then seat, followed by the navigation station or additional counter space for food prep. The ice chest is the cooler that also serves as the step into the salon from the cockpit.Basic overnight accommodationssmall galley areaMarine headStorage for gearthe4 emphasis is clearly on cockpit comfort and sailing rather than extended cruising.

Brand New Mainsail and Jib by North Sails in August 20252025 New mainsail coverSecond set of sails are 6-7 years old. Mainsail and JibRigged for a spinnaker, and a spinnaker of unknown quality is also included (no spinnaker pole)Awlgripped aluminum spar stepped on the keel with double spreadersAwlgripped aluminum boomRigid Boom vangHarken Roller furling for the headsailHoyt boom for the headsail also awlgrippedThis boat has also been retrofitted with a downwind boom extender that was standard on later alerion modelsTraveler aftMainsheet "Barney Post"Baney Post is the stainless steel pedestal rising from the occkpit soleMainsheet block and cam cleat are mounted on top of the Barney PostTraveler is mounted aft, on the deck behind the cockpit, with the mainsheet leading forward to the Barney PostAll lines lead aft to the cockpit2 - Lewmar #7 cabin top winchesSet of 3 cam cleats port and starboard on the cabin top for halyards, and hoyt boom control2 - #30 Lewmar self-tailing primary winches on each side of cockpit

Yanmar 9HP fresh water-cooled inboard diesel engineDirect drive shaft with bronze 2 blade folding propTwo batteries with parallel switch - one for engine and the other for the houseCabin lights recently replaced

Flag Blue HullGold Cove StripeWhite boot stripe and red bottomWhite cabin and deckElliptical fin-keelCockpit storage lockers port and starboardBulkhead bags for line storageRunning lightsChrome stern flag mountDock cleatsDock linesFendersCockpit cushionsTeak combings in the cockpit, Teak eyebrow around cabin, teak handrails, and teak tow rails. all well maintainedNavy cushions belowPrivacy curtain between the V-berth and salonSingle marine headSingle stainless steel sink on starboard side of cabin6 gallon fresh water tankCooler serves dual purposes as ice chest and step as one enters the cabinElectric bilge pumpOpening overrhead hatch in V-berth area

Main salon sole has been replaced in 2026New North mainsail and roller furling jib in August 2025Hauled, compounded and waxed the hull in August 2026

Her present owner has enjoyed her for over 10 years. He looked up and down the East coast before settling on the purchase of "Coup de Foudre". Her name which is French, literally translates to "Lightening Strike" but idiomatically means "Love at First Sight". She is a lovely vessel that is looking for her next owner to enjoy.