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Alerion Express 19
Designer: Garry Hoyt  ·  Builder: Tillotson Pearson Inc, (Usa)  ·  First built: 1998
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About the Alerion Express 19

Built for sailors who appreciate classic aesthetics combined with modern performance, this compact daysailer represents Alerion's commitment to elegant simplicity. The Express 19 carries forward the design DNA that made Alerion famous, featuring clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and the kind of understated beauty that turns heads at any anchorage. Despite her modest size, this boat delivers surprisingly spirited performance in light to moderate conditions. The design emphasizes ease of handling, making her an excellent choice for short-handed sailing or introducing newcomers to the sport. Her shallow draft opens up cruising grounds that larger boats cannot access, while still providing enough stability for confident sailing in coastal waters. The cockpit layout prioritizes comfort and functionality, with seating arrangements that work equally well for leisurely afternoon sails or more focused sailing sessions. While not intended for extended cruising or offshore passages, the Express 19 excels as a daysailer and weekend coastal explorer. Alerion's reputation for quality construction and attention to detail shines through in this smaller offering, delivering the craftsmanship and sailing characteristics that have made the brand synonymous with refined sailing experiences.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 19.17 ft / 5.84 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.92 ft / 5.77 m
Beam 8.67 ft / 2.64 m
Max Draft 4.17 ft / 1.27 m
Displacement 1,750.00 lb / 794 kg
Ballast 300.00 lb / 136 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Cat (unstayed)
Construction FG
Designer Garry Hoyt
Builder Tillotson Pearson Inc, (USA)
First Built 1998
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
17.14
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
115.35
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3.52 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 1.00 ft / 0.30 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 17.14
E (Mainsail Foot) 115.35
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Alerion Express 19 ★
19.2 ft
Com-Pac 19
19.0 ft
Cornish Shrimper 19
19.3 ft
Flying Scot
19.0 ft
LWL
Alerion Express 19 ★
18.9 ft
Com-Pac 19
16.5 ft
Cornish Shrimper 19
17.5 ft
Flying Scot
18.5 ft
Beam
Alerion Express 19 ★
8.7 ft
Com-Pac 19
7.5 ft
Cornish Shrimper 19
7.2 ft
Flying Scot
6.8 ft
Displacement
Alerion Express 19 ★
1 lbs
Com-Pac 19
2 lbs
Cornish Shrimper 19
2 lbs
Flying Scot
850 lbs
Ballast
Alerion Express 19 ★
300 lbs
Com-Pac 19
750 lbs
Cornish Shrimper 19
700 lbs
Flying Scot
Sail Area
Alerion Express 19 ★
Com-Pac 19
165 sq ft
Cornish Shrimper 19
194 sq ft
Flying Scot
191 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Alerion Express 19 ★
Com-Pac 19
15.6
Cornish Shrimper 19
17.6
Flying Scot
34.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Alerion Express 19 ★
17.1 %
Com-Pac 19
34.1 %
Cornish Shrimper 19
29.8 %
Flying Scot
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Alerion Express 19 ★
Com-Pac 19
13.4
Cornish Shrimper 19
14.6
Flying Scot
5.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Alerion Express 19 ★
Com-Pac 19
2.31
Cornish Shrimper 19
2.16
Flying Scot
2.85
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Alerion Express 19 ★
115
Com-Pac 19
218
Cornish Shrimper 19
195
Flying Scot
59
Hull Speed
Alerion Express 19 ★
Com-Pac 19
5.4 kts
Cornish Shrimper 19
5.6 kts
Flying Scot
5.8 kts
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