The profile shows the natural development from the 33 and 38 with an elegant sheer, low coachroof, and elliptical port lights (to be opening in this model). The bow and stern profiles use the same geometry and family of curves that are derived from the very DNA of Alerion-Express and Alerion Sport.
The cockpit is the heart and sole of the 41 maintaining the format of her smaller sisters with comfortable settees port and starboard and command center aft. However, the AC41 has room for a pedestal table and winch islands that accommodate powerful reversible self tailing electric winches. The Alerion 41 sets a new low in the force level required to sail a boat of this size.
Aft, the helmsperson can feel every nuance of the pulse of this thoroughbred through the pedestal mounted steering wheel. Control of all the sailing functions are close at hand; push button reversible winch controls, traveler adjustments, auto pilot or auxiliary, mainsheet and furler. The AC41 takes Alerion Sailing to the next logical exciting plateau.
The uncluttered deck layout afforded by under deck control line leads has allowed the design team to add such innovative features as a below decks stowing anchor chute and anchor windlass which allows an uninterrupted sweep of the sheer while underway. The water access system (see gallery) enables the transom to be converted to a marvelous boarding area either from swimming or from a dinghy. The convertibility aspect of the water access feature, allows the clean lines of the hull to be unspoiled while underway or at anchor.
Below decks the Alerion 41’s interior is second to none. The hand-finished bulkheads and doors are masterpieces of modern yacht construction with more than an acknowledging nod to the days of Vanderbilt and Sopwith. The 41 interior can be bespoke; finished in the owner’s choice of American Cherry, exotic Teak or a combination of wood furniture and white bulkheads.
The main cabin features 6’6″ standing headroom and wonderfully comfortable settees forward with both able to convert into comfortable single berths. The spacious lockers outboard of the settees are accessed via beautifully crafted, solid wood, panel doors.
In these days of electronic navigation a formal chart table has been replaced by a drop down desk large enough for a lap top computer. Outboard of the desk is the back-lit main electrical panel mounted in a locker face. There is plenty of space forward of the panel to add the additional electronics that are desired. The navigation desk easily drops down to make a full length settee or berth.
The galley provides all the necessities for onboard meal preparation. Hot and cold pressure water, double stainless steel sink, 2 vacuum panel insulated refrigerated ice boxes and LPG cooktop and separate microwave with an option for a gimballed stove. As with everything in life this arrangement may not suit all owners and their crews. Alerion is always prepared to work with individual clients to customize the 41 to suit their needs.
Aft is the entry door to a second sleeping cabin that provides privacy for a second couple not always found on other yachts of this class. This light airy cabin can be a haven for those wanting to grab a quick nap while the fun continues either on deck or below. A hanging locker provides ample storage while overhead and cockpit hatches provide plenty of fresh sea breeze.
The head compartment features a sizeable shower area and electric head. Light and ventilation are provided by an overhead Lewmar hatch and a stainless steel port in the house side. Light and ventilation in general is provided by opening ports and skylights plus the companionway.
Completing the interior ensemble is the spacious forward cabin, accessed via a paneled door in the main bulkhead. With plenty of storage in a hanging locker and bureau an extended stay on the Alerion 41 is easy. The forward cabin has plenty of ventilation and equal amount of privacy. The oversized v-berth with filler piece makes for a comfortable place to sleep or nap.
By now you will understand why the Alerion Cruising 41 will be such an exceptional yacht, and such an exceptional experience. But don’t take our word for it, see what Sail Magazine has to say here.
Draft: 6 ft. 6 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 6 in.
Max load: 4865
Standard features:
Specs
Length Overall : 40' – 6"
Ballast : 4,865 lbs
Waterline length : 30' – 6"
Sail Area : 942 Sq. ft
Beam : 11' – 6"
Displacement : 15,600 lbs
Draft : 6'-6"
Shoal draft: 5'-6"
SA/displ : 23.5
Auxiliary : 40 hp saildrive
Mast Height : 56'
Construction:
Hull and Deck: SCRIMP Infusion molded GRP Balsa / PVC foam core composite sandwich with selective carbon reinforcements. ISO-NPG gelcoat with vinylester resin barrier layer.
Interior Structure: USWatercraft Integrid® integrally infused floor structure and keel support system incorporating mast step and engine foundations. Primary transverse structural bulkheads infusion molded composite sandwich.
Hull Exterior: Linear Poly Urethane topsides, recessed cove line and single boot stripe. All colors are owner’s choice from standard chart.
Bottom Paint: 3 coats. Color is owner’s choice.
Keel: One piece cast lead fin with bulb style
Keel is through bolted to mold hull sump with 316 SS bolts
Fin is faired to hull with seam over laminated with biaxial glass.
Keel finished with Interprotect epoxy barrier coat.
Rudder: High Aspect Ratio quadraxial GRP blade with Stainless Steel shaft.
Shaft fitted with bearing sleeves and emergency tiller attachment.
Spars and Rigging:
Mast: Prep-preg carbon fiber Autoclave cured. Aluminum spreaders
Finished in LPU. G-10 mast step. Carbon gooseneck tangs. Antal luff track.
Boom: Aluminum with lazy jack handling system. 1 single line reef with option for second.
Optional Leisurefurl system.
Optonal Hall Vboom.
Jib Boom: Aluminum Jib Boom®. Clew outhaul and sheet are led aft under deck to starboard side cockpit mounted Harken “Rewind” electric winch. Light air extender system.
Jib Furler: Harken Mk IV furler with furling line lead aft under deck to starboard cockpit winch.
Standing Rigging: Stainless Steel Rod.
Running Rigging: Spectra, Vectran, Dacron.
Blocks: Lewmar, Harken, as application dictates.
Winches: Harken “Rewind” self-tailing electric winches mounted port and starboard in cockpit on island forward of helm position. Controls mounted on cockpit faces aft of winches accessible to helms person.
Boom vang: Quick Vang by Hall. Control line on Cabin top.
Mainsheet Traveler: 8:1 system lead to helm area.
Anchor windlass: Lewmar or similar gypsy only.
Anchor and Rode: Retractable stainless steel bow roller.
Deck Hardware: Custom mooring chocks, 2 aft, 4 amidships, 2 forward.
Herreshoff style stainless steel mooring cleats.
Steering: Edson pedestal mounted in cockpit, destroyer wheel with varnished teak or leather covered rim. Integral shaft brake. Stainless steel guard with instrument pod. Side mounted single lever engine control on starboard side. Rudder shaft mounted radial drive with wire / chain / connection to steerer. Vectran (or equivalent) strop type stop lanyard attached to radial drive and anchored to hull structure.
Cockpit: Symmetrical Alerion cockpit with helm area aft, settees forward with molded line boxes and removable table.
Port settee has hatch for access to below deck locker. Cockpit is self-draining to IMO standards and surfaced in teak.
Winch islands located port and starboard forward of helm area with primary winches recessed into islands. Winch islands have rope tail bins below.
Engine panel, winch switches, and manual bilge pump mounted in helm area.
Emergency tiller and upper rudder bearing access plate in surface of helm seat.
Stern: Counter stern with water access system.
Deck-Hull Joint: Methacrylate adhesive bonded, lapped flange type with varnished teak toerail.
Bow and stern chocks cap ends of toerail.
Amidships chocks (4) are set in integrally with toerail. Chocks fitted with stainless steel chafe guards at hull edge.
Chocks are chrome-plated cast bronze.
Lifelines (Optional) Stainless steel tapered stanchions with through bolted bases.
Lifelines are 1x19 sswr.
Gates are located port and starboard amidships.
Pulpits and stanchions are 316 tubing 25mm Ø .
Upper lifeline is 24” above the deck edge.
Deck Skylights: Lewmar high-polish finish aluminum.
Locations: Aft Cabin (cockpit mounted, deck mounted), Toilet Compartment, Forward Cabin foredeck.
Size 54 (3) Location: Forward Cabin Coachroof, Centerline in Main Cabin.
Coach roof Ports: Alerion custom stainless steel, (1) starboard in cockpit face for aft cabin.
Companionway: Alerion standard with acrylic drop boards, Top mounted GRP slider and seahood.
Companionway opening is framed in varnished teak.
Stowage rack provided for drop boards in port cockpit locker.
Hasp and combination lock provided to secure companionway.
Dodger (optional) : Thurston; Sunbrella with stainless steel bows.
Sunbrella color is owner’s choice from standard range.
Removable side panels.
Interior:
Joinery: Owners choice of Cherry, Teak or traditional Herreshoff style joinery.
Trim is epoxy laminated cold molded veneer and solid lumber.
Joinery is finished in varnish with satin sheen and high gloss accents.
Locker Doors: Solid lumber louvered panel doors with push button positive latches.
Hull Ceilings: Ceiling to match interior joinery selection.
Ceiling installed on hull sides in forward and main cabins.
Overhead
(Underside of deck): V-groove panel headliner with varnished wood accents strips between panels.
Panels are removable for access to underside of composite deck.
Galley and Head
Compartment
Counters: Hi-Macs or similar in owners choice of color from standard range.
Cabin Sole: Teak and Holly with plywood substrate. Underside is epoxy coated. Surface is varnish with satin sheen.
PYI quarter turn fasteners secure bilge access panels.
Upholstery: Berths and Settee cushion cores from high-quality laminated upholstery foam. Fabric covers from Sunbrella with owner’s choice of color from standard range.
Window Treatments: Basic Skyscreens at underside of deck hatches.
Head compartment: Molded GRP pan in Sport White gelcoat with with teak grate.
Vanity counter is high gloss varnished teak. Sink is stainless steel.
Domestic Systems
Fresh Water: Hot and Cold pressure water to galley, forward head, aft head shower and cockpit shower. Polyethylene tank.
Toilet: Electric fresh water head with holding tank.
Tank equipped with deck pump out and off shore overboard discharge.
Stove: Force 10 two burner LPG stove. Microwave.
Dedicated self-draining tank lockers in cockpit.
Electric solenoid supply shut off control on DC panel.
Refrigeration: Top access Fridge compartment in galley counter with high-efficiency vacuum panel insulation. Drawer style fridge in aft galley bulkhead.
Refrigeration system is 12 VDC electric hold over plate style.
