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One of Carl Alberg's most successful boats, the Alberg 30 enjoyed a production run of a quarter-century.

The Alberg 30 was in continous production from 1962 until 1987, an impressive run of 25 years. Made the entire time by the original builder, Whitby Boat Works, production was down to a trickle towards the end of the run: only three Alberg 30s were delivered in 1984, for example.

No other sailing auxiliary that we know of has a production record of that duration, the previous record belonging to the old Tartan 27 that was introduced in 1961 but discontinued in 1979.

During those 25 years, over 700 Alberg 30s were built with virtually no substantive changes: boats built 30 years ago can race one-design with 30s built at the tail end of the run.

The designer of the 30, Carl Alberg, most successfully made the early transition from wood to fiberglass boat design. His 28′ Triton for Pearson Yachts is credited with starting the boom in fiberglass auxiliaries (1958).

A series of Alberg designs have been the mainstay of the successful line of Cape Dory Yachts since the early 1970s.

The Alberg 30 is an adaption of a 30-footer Alberg designed for San Francisco Bay and was first built in response to a request by some Toronto sailors for a cruising auxiliary that could be fleet raced.

By the time the first boat was built, a large group of Chesapeake Bay sailors had also commissioned a fleet. Today those two areas are still the hotbeds of Alberg 30 ownership with more than 100 boats represented in the Toronto association, almost 200 in the highly active and enthusiastic Chesapeake Bay association.

Price of the first 30s was $10,000 delivered and reasonably well equipped; 25 years later the “base price” of a 30 was about $45,000 Canadian, or $34,000 US at the time.

A Close Look At The Boat

Clearly the Alberg 30 is anachronistic. Her low freeboard, long overhangs, narrow beam, low aspect rig with long boom and short foretriangle base, broken cabin profile are clearly vintage, harking not just from the time of early fiberglass, but of the previous era of wood. So too is her accommodation layout: settee berths, ice box top doubling as a chart table, jammed head, and split galley.

Yet a demonstrable demand has endured for such “old fashioned” boats on both the new and used boat markets.

Owners of boats of this heritage accurately perceive that they are ruggedly built and seaworthy. At the same time, with their moderately heavy displacement and large wetted surface, they are relatively sluggish performers and, because of their short waterline lengths and narrow beam, cramped for space compared to more modern boats of comparable overall length and/or displacement. Similarly, with their relatively slack hull sections and narrow beam, they seem quicker to heel than the more initially stable modern hull forms, although at about 20 degrees they firm up reassuringly. Ballast is encapsulated cast iron.

The Alberg 30 is well built, modestly finished, and so-so performing. Owners report a remarkable absence of structural problems that cannot be attributed to normal wear in a vintage boat. The finish and decor of the boats has undergone routine upgrading during the long production run, reflecting the changing marketplace and styles, although the 30 has never been considered to have an elegant or even especially “yachty” decor. Plain oiled teak has been commonly used topside and below, though earlier boats (pre-1970) had the more fashionable, at that time, mahogany .

Performance of the Alberg 30 has systematically suffered by comparison with newer boats introduced over the years. At an average PHRF base rating of 220, the 30 may be equated with such full-keel kin as the 28′ Triton (245), the Seawind 30 (240), the Bristol 29 (225), the 32′ Vanguard (230), and the redoubtable Tartan 27 (235). At the same time, the maintenance of the one-design standard of construction and absence of major changes permits excellent fleet racing as a class.

Although changes during the production run have been minimal, they are important to the prospective buyer. These include a variety of engines and, in 1969-70, the adoption of a fiberglass interior liner as well as some changes to the cockpit. The original engine in the 30 was the Graymarine 22 hp, followed by the Atomic Four, the 10 hp single cylinder Bukh diesel, the more powerful Volvo Penta MD7A and finally the Volvo 2002.

The Gray and the Bukh reportedly are shy of adequate power for the 30 as well as not being easy (or cheap) to get parts for. The Atomic Four, as dependable as it is, should be getting close to the end of its expected life span; repowering with the Universal diesel should be feasible, though not inexpensive.

The changes in 1970, as much the result of tired tooling as of inherent drawbacks, did away with a cockpit access to the icebox (a “beer box” that melted ice at an unconscionable rate), improved the nonskid deck pattern, replaced teak plywood hatch covers, changed the hull-to-deck joint, added a seahood for the companionway, and provided the winch bases with a molded recess for handles. The wood coamings remained.

Below, per the fashion of the era and production economy, the interior became a molded component, although the most recently built boats have more teak trim.

What To Look For

With a boat as fundamentally solid, built for as many years, as the Alberg 30, prospective buyers should feel a warm confidence in her structural soundness. The major areas of concern are the condition of her engine, rig, and cosmetics. On the basis of owner input, we’d especially check the following:

• Some rudders on earlier boats failed, the strapping pulling away from the glass laminate. It should be checked regardless of the age of the boat. Rudder bearings have also become worn on older boats, resulting in a discomforting amount of play. The gudgeon and/or the heel fitting may need bushing. On tiller-equipped 30s the tiller head fitting is subject to wear as well as cracking.

• Perhaps the weakest part of the 30 may be the forward lower shroud chainplate fillet: a number of owners report having them enlarged and reglassed. This seems to have occurred as a gradual failure that can be anticipated; creaking and signs of separation from the hull give prior warning.

• Any engine, but particularly those in older 30s, should be carefully examined prior to purchase of a boat, not an easy task since engine accessibility is not good. The original galvanized steel gas tanks have a history of eventually rusting through; optiminally they should be replaced with ones of greater capacity (original gas, 22 gal; present for diesel, 12 gal) but this is not easy in the existing space.

• All the equipment should be checked. This includes the stove and head, but it particularly applies to the rig and deck hardware. The same mast and boom have been used on the 30 since its inception. However, earlier boats had wooden spreaders that, if original, will undoubtedly need replacement. Similarly, roller mainsail furling was standard and should have been replaced with slab or jiffy reefing (important given the 30’s large mainsail and initial tenderness). Rigging swages should be meticulously examined as should tangs and spreader bases. In cases of doubt, attachments should be removed to check the condition of the spar underneath.

Given the age of many of the Alberg 30s as well as the active racing life many have undergone, owner replacements of original equipment and upgrading seem commonplace. If done to quality standards, such work has much to recommend itself to buyers.

Price—The Bottom Line

Getting a handle on how much a buyer should expect to pay (or a seller to ask) for an Alberg 30 is difficult. About half the boats are concentrated in areas where there are strong, active owner associations. Indeed, most of the boats bought and sold in those areas are to some degree transactions involving the associations. This is decidedly to the advantage of buyers in those areas in that there is a readily available list of boats on the market, absence of broker involvement (and brokerage commissions), and a promise of continual efforts to maintain the value of the boats. For buyers outside of those areas, we find that 30s can be bought for lower prices.

Clearly the upgrading that took place about 1970 (hull #410) has increased the value of those boats, even though the changes were perhaps more textural than substantive.

At the same time, buyers must consider the relative differences in auxiliary engines as well as the question of whether a lined hull is preferable to an interior of joinerwork.

Given the lack of real difference between the various model years, we’d look for an older boat in above average condition and save a few thousand dollars.

Conclusions

Clearly and simply, the Alberg 30 is not a boat for everyone. A buyer has to be willing to compromise on the 20% to 25% less interior space in this boat, compared with more modern 30-footers that are just as readily available at a comparable price.

At the same time, not many 30-footers old or new seem as basically seaworthy and rugged as the Alberg. Add to these decided appeals the 30’s traditional (pleasing) appearance plus the benefits of highly active, albeit localized owner associations, and the result is a boat that should appeal to a moderately large number of prospective buyers.

In buying an older boat we’d budget some refurbishing and upgrading on top of the purchase price. The boat lends itself to being retrofitted with wheel steering, good sails, polyurethane restoration of the gelcoat, some improvement to the interior decor, etc. If not done already, replacing an original old engine, improvement of the galley, and adding some amenties would make an older 30 a better boat.

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This boat has been circumnavigated single handed by a number of individuals. The most famous is Yves Gelinas.

My friend Terrell Adkisson circumnavigated in Altair (#575) in 1975-1978. That was a big influence on my decision to buy La Brisa, (#579) which I sailed on the Gulf Coast for ten years. I would point out that the Hinckley Bermuda 40 had even a longer production run from 1959 1991- though with less than half the number of boats built.

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1970 Alberg 30

Clearwater, Florida

Make Alberg

Category Racer Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

1970 Alberg 30 "Sugar" is a very rare find!  She is a classic 1970 Alberg 30 which has been upgraded into a modern cruising boat. Owned by the owners of a prominent marine canvas business in St. Augustine, she has been expertly and professionally restored and cared for. Her 18 HP Yanmar engine has undergone regular maintenance and has under 350 hours on it (be sure to view the video!). The rigging and sails are only three years old. Both interior and exterior have been totally redone. This is a classic full-keeled cruiser/racer designed by Carl Alberg, with a beautiful sheer and graceful overhangs. These boats were raced extensively before the more modern racing designs took over, and they can still hold their own against the modern fleet. If you like traditional boats and want to own an ungraded piece of sailing history, this is the ship for you! All new canvas Only 350 hours on professionally maintained 18 HP Yanmar Full canvas cockpit enclosure Teak side boarding ladder Cruisair marine air conditioner (can be run at anchor with a small generator on deck!) Marine refrigeration All new wiring Teak toe rail replaced with modern aluminum one Autopilot Recent Awlgrip on decks and hull New interior cushions Tiller steering New steel handrails on deck Sails and rigging replaced 3 years ago, in great shape Roller furling jib and pack-type system for main This little beauty is turn-key. Call me and let's go see her!

1968 Alberg Atomic Four

Muskegon, Michigan

Model Atomic Four

Category Sailboats

1968 Alberg Atomic Four This very pretty Alberg 30, designed by Carl Alberg and built by Whitby Boat Works in Canada, is a very popular cruising boat. She is very safe, stiff, dry and is a sea-kindly motion boat for long passages across large bodies of water. Sweet Old Boat was totally restored several years ago and nothing was left to be done. To restore her glory she will only need cleaning and attention to bright work on her wood trim. Seven years ago she had a new Selden mast, boom, standing rigging, new mainsail and roller furling. New Raymarine wind speed, depth, VHF radio and new CD-AM/FM, were also installed at this time. Come aboard this Sweet Old Boat and sail her away today!

1968 Alberg 30 Whitby

Warwick, Rhode Island

Make Alberg 30

Model Whitby

Category Sloop Sailboats

1968 Alberg 30 Whitby Actual ConditionIt was reported that the vessel was damaged on the keel during a storm. There is also damage to the toe rail on the port side, stern rail is bent and life lines are damaged. Mast, rig and sails look in good overall condition. The vessel shows to be in good condition overall. EquipmentA trailer is not included in this sale. EnginesThe Vetus diesel engine looks new and has approx. 48 hrs. on it. Please read Motors and Machinery Disclaimer. Motors and Machinery DisclaimerNo statement of condition can be made regarding motors, engines or machinery, whatsoever. A photo may appear of the engine compartment and machinery, but it is entirely the buyers responsibility to inspect and determine their actual condition. * On occasion we receive unverified information regarding mechanical condition. "Exuberant"RI 2642 LVB/PW

30' 1965 Alberg 30

Washington, District Of Columbia

Please call owner Scott at 410-544-8477 or 410-991-1161. Boat is in Arnold, Maryland. Navy Blue Hull, #204, Harken Roller Furling jib, Harken Main Sheet Traveler, Anderson #2 self tailing cockpit winches, new cabin cushions, working rebuilt in 2003: Atomic 4 engine, brightwork varnished this season, Ready to cruise/race in the Bay

Arnold, Maryland

1964 Alberg / WHITBY 30 SLOOP

Chesapeake City, Maryland

Make Alberg / WHITBY

Model 30 SLOOP

1964 Alberg / WHITBY 30 SLOOP SAD DETEROATED GRAND LADY NEEDS NEW OWNER TO MAKE HER BEAUTIFUL AGAIN. HAVE MAST, BOOM, POSSIBLE SAILS, NO GUARANTEES. CLEAN MD TITLE.  LOAD TO YOUR SHIPPER AND GO OR MONTHLY STORAGE AT $4.00 PER FT. OR $120.00 PER MONTH.

1983 Cape Dory 31

Annapolis, Maryland

Make Cape Dory

Category Cruiser Boats

1983 Cape Dory 31 Created by Carl Alberg, the Cape Dory 31 was a spin off of the iconic Alberg 30 with added creature comforts many cruisers required.  The result is the perfect pocket cruiser or weekender!   Summit II features lovely teak cabinetry, a new teak sole, and a spacious layout that feels much larger than a 31 footer!  Don't let her age fool you - Summit has had numerous upgrades under her current owner over the past 15 years including a new engine! Universal M25 with 750 hours (New 2005)Autopilot (New 2011)Full set of electronics (New 2007)West Marine inflatable tender (New 2009) with Yahama 3hp outboard (New 2013)New teak cabin sole (New 2013)Hauled and bottom painted Spring 2016Rare sloop rig makes her easy to single hand

1975 Bristol 27

Occoquan, Virginia

Make Bristol

1975 Bristol 27   1975 Bristol 27 Dinette Designed by Carl Alberg, Bristol Yachts made this boat in three different models (Weekender, Cruising, Dinette) of which this is the dinette model. She sleeps 5 in a cabin with 62 max headroom. Her forward berths are 66 long and the starboard settee is 64. The dinette converts to a double. She was built with the strongest material available, which attests to why she is just as strong today. Her rig is deck stepped and the sailplan is masthead and provides all the power you need. Her full keel and attached rudder provides all the stability for very stiff winds. The head is private and lies between the forward and main cabin. The toilet is to port with a hanging locker across on the starboard side. The cockpit is self-bailing and 62 long. Mast is 319 and the boom 12. Powered by a 30 HP Universal Atomic 4 Gas Inboard

1972 Kenner Kittiwake

Make Kenner

Model Kittiwake

Category Daysailer Sailboats

1972 Kenner Kittiwake The Kittiwake, designed by Carl Alberg and derived from the earlier South Coast 23, was built by Kenner Boat Co. for South Coast Sea Craft. In about 1965, South Coast took the molds and moved to a different location. A hull was left behind which Kenner cut, enlarged by a few inches, and re-faired to make molds for the Kittiwake. Sometime around 1970, the factory was sold to a conglomerate named AJ Industries which continued to produce Kittiwakes under the Kenner name. In 1973, Ray Greene & Co. of Toledo, bought the molds and built an unknown number of Kittiwakes until it ceased operation. Later, River City Sailcraft obtained one or more molds and built an unknown number of Kittiwakes. In 1978 the plant reportedly burned, and the molds were destroyed. This Kenner Kittiwake is in below average overall condition for her age, as she has a slightly soft fore deck and some deck leaks port and starboard side amidships that appear to be from lifeline stanchions. Tara appears to have a good paint job on the bottom, but there is a heavy build up of paint. The starboard side of the topsides of the hull is in good condition, but the port side has some minor surface abrasions. The cockpit grate looks very nice. The sails are all 40+ years old, with the main needing some stitching. The outboard motor is a 2004 Johnson 8 two stroke. This is the second owner for 30 years. Tara has great potential for a refit and could end up being a beautiful boat!

1982 Cape Dory 25D Sloop

Palmetto, Florida

Model 25D Sloop

1982 Cape Dory 25D Sloop Carl Alberg Designed, Full Keel 42' Mast with 9HP Yanmar Diesel, 5'11" Head Room, Garmin GPS, Depth Sounder, VHF, Battery Charger, Water Heater, 30amp Shore Power, Marine Head and Shower, Nice Day Sailor.

1972 Kenner Kittiwake The Kittiwake, designed by Carl Alberg and derived from the earlier South Coast 23, was built by Kenner Boat Co. for South Coast Sea Craft. In about 1965, South Coast took the molds and moved to a different location. A hull was left behind which Kenner cut, enlarged by a few inches, and re-faired to make molds for the Kittiwake. Sometime around 1970, the factory was sold to a conglomerate named AJ Industries which continued to produce Kittiwakes under the Kenner name. In 1973, Ray Greene & Co. of Toledo, bought the molds and built an unknown number of Kittiwakes until it ceased operation. Later, River City Sailcraft obtained one or more molds and built an unknown number of Kittiwakes. In 1978 the plant reportedly burned, and the molds were destroyed. This Kenner Kittiwake is in below average overall condition for her age, as she has a slightly soft fore deck and some deck leaks port and starboard side amidships, that appear to be from lifeline stanchions. Tara appears to have a good paint job on the bottom, but there is a heavy build up of paint. The starboard side of the topsides of the hull is in good condition, but the port side has some minor surface abrasions. The cockpit grate looks very nice. The sails are all 40+ years old, with the main needing some stitching. The outboard motor is a 2004 Johnson 8 two stroke. This is the second owner for 30 years. Tara has great potential for a refit and could end up being a beautiful boat!

Sailboat Brochures from 70's and 80's - mostly Canadian

Grimsby, Ontario

Make C&C

Sailboat brochures from boat shows and dealers in the 70's and 80's, price is for ONE brochure. Here is a list of the others I have. Some have price lists and line drawings. I have noted the year where it shows on the price lists. These are mostly Canadian boat builders that are not in business any more. A great chance to get an original brochure to go with your boat. Send me a note if you have any questions, or if you want me to list one of the other brochures. Abbott 33 Alberg 29 1981 Alberg 37 Aloha 28 Aloha 34 Bayfield 29 1981 Bayfield 32 Bombardier 7.6 C&C 29 C&C 30 C&C 32 C&C 34 1977 CS27 shows sail#1115 CS33 Columbia 8.3 Columbia 9.6 Edel 820 Freedom 28 Freedom 35 Freedom 40 Goman Niagara 26 Goman Express 30 Halman Horizon 27 Halmatic 30 Hinterhoeller Shark 1968 Hinterhoeller 28 1968 HInterhoeller Niagara 30 1968 Hinterhoeller Redwing 30 1968 Hughes Columbia 8.7 1981 Hughes 31 Hughes 35 J24 Luna 24 Niagara 26 Niagara 31 Niagara 35 1977 Nicholson 31 Nordica 29 Nautilus 36 Nonsuch 26 Ontario 28 Ontario 32 Saturna 33 Seawind II 32 Southern Cross 31 Ticon 30 Valiant 32/37/40/47

28 Cape Dory sailboat with owner financing

Oriental, North Carolina

www.FlatFeeYachtBroker.com for more pic's Sailors in the market for a traditionally styled, sturdily built cruising boat under 30 feet in length have two options. They can spend $150,000 or more for a custom or semi-custom built boat from one of several manufacturers, or they spend a lot less for a good used boat from one of several production boat builders who used to build such models. The Cape Dory 28, offered by Cape Dory Yachts from 1975 to 1988, is the latter.This model was designed by Carl Alberg whose conservative design style seldom wavered regardless of size. I suspect he didn't like tinkering much with a proven formula. The Cape Dory 28 features a full-length keel with attached rudder, relatively low freeboard, a very handsome sheer and a well proportioned traditional trunk cabin. The bow and stern are nicely balanced and overhangs are a bit shorter, relative to the overall length, than Alberg's earlier designs. The overall length of this model is 28' 1-1/4".

Cape Dory 28 ft. 1984

Houston, Texas

Length 28.0

Cape Dory 28, 1984Length: 28'Engine/Fuel Type:Single / dieselKemah, TXHull Material: FiberglassUS$ $26,500 Designed by Carl Alberg, this Cape Dory 28' has handsome, traditional lines emphasized by a perfect blend of white fiberglass, teak trim and bronze ports. Her self tending club footed jib makes Karma easily sailed to windward, and her full keel provides balance in heavy weather. The tiller keeps you in tune with the wind, and, when moored, lifts out of the way for a more spacious cockpit. If you're looking to sail the bay, with a crew or on your own, this well maintained Cape Dory. New Refit in 2009: Repainted; rewired; new bowsprit;2014: New trans; engine repainted; new teak & holly sole2011: New air condition. New interior cushionsDodger Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:Boat Name Karma DimensionsLOA: 28 ft 2 inBeam: 8 ft 11 inLWL: 22 ft 2 inMinimum Draft: 4 ft 0 inDisplacement: 9000 lbsBallast: 3500 lbs EnginesTotal Power: Diesel Universial M18;15 HP Engine 1:Engine Brand: UniversalYear Built: 1984Engine Model: Model 18Engine Type: InboardEngine/Fuel Type: DieselPropeller:Drive Type: Direct DriveEngine Power: 15 HPNew shifting cables TanksFresh Water Tanks: 2 Plastic (30 Gallons)Fuel Tanks: 1 Aluminum (20 Gallons) Hull, Deck and Cockpittraditional Carl Alberg designed hull, a full keel with attached rudder and tiller steering. The hull is constructed of solid fiberglass laminate and the deck has a balsa core with fiberglass laminate overlay. Eight opening bronze ports and two deck hatches keep the interior cabin airy and cool. The white deck has tan non-skid, and is accented with a teak toe rail. Inside the toe rail is a double lifeline system with stainless steel stanchions, all connecting to a stainless steel bow rail and stern rail. The cabin house top has teak eye brows above the bronze ports, teak hand rails, teak tracks for the companionway sliding hatch and a teak dorade box for the cowl vent.The cockpit can easily accommodate four adults when underway. The mainsheet attaches aft of the cockpit and with the tiller stored up, the cockpit opens up for more guests. Interior Cabin LayoutFrom the cockpit, step down into the salon area. Behind the steps you'll find the galley stainless steel sink. To port is a propane stove; to starboard you'll find the built-in icebox.The salon has a port and starboard settee and dining table. The port settee opens to a double berth; behind is a pilot berth. The starboard settee is a single berth with a storage shelf behind. The dining table folds and can be stored up against the midships wall when not in use.Following the salon is the head to port and a hanging locker to starboard. At the bow is a traditional v-berth; two single berths or with the center filler piece, one double berth.Teak and holly sole throughout and accent high gloss bright work create a warm cozy atmosphere below decks. Rigging, Sails and CanvasSweet Pea is sloop rigged with a self tending club footed jib.Aluminum spars with 3/8" 1x19 Stainless Steel Standing RiggingLewmar #16 two speed winch, port and starboard in cockpitLewmar #6 winch, on cabin topMain Sail, in very good conditionSelf Tending Jib, original 1984 in good conditionLight Air Sail (relatively new in excellent condition)Roller furling gibwisker pole Navigation Equipment and ElectronicsautopilotDepth sounderMarine VHFFluid Damped Magnetic Compassmany extras Electrical SystemTwo 12 volt DC Lead Acid Batteries (Group 31) New 20152 Electrical Panel with 6 circuit breakers ea.Battery switchElectric bilge pumpWeems & Plath Auto Mac 2 Alternator ColtrollerWest Marine Battery Charger Status/Monitor Additional InventoryDanforth Anchor and CQR anchorMOB / Life SlingPropane Grill, attaches to sternStainless Steel Boarding LadderOutboard BracketDocklines and fendersBoat HookFire Extinguisher

Cape Dory 27

Sanford, North Carolina

Make Cape Dory 27

This auction is for a 1980 Cape Dory 27 sailboat. Alberg designed coastal cruiser. Inboard diesel engine original Yanmar YSB8 8HP. The Cape Dory 27 is a well designed and built coastal cruiser highly regarded by sailors for it's solid construction and heavy weather comfort. She features a full keel with a draft of 4 feet and an 8.5 feet beam. Previous owner purchased this boat in Panama City, Flordia 3 years ago and sailed her down the Gulf of Mexico, around the tip of Key West and back north to her present location in Jacksonville, NC. PO attests to her performance in both light and heavy weather. She is tiller steered, simply rigged and can be single-handed easily, but large enough for two to comfortly cruise with 6 feet of standing head room. There are three head sails, including a spinnaker, working jib and storm jib. Jibs are hank-on. The mainsail has been ripped and patched, but should be replaced. The hull and topsides are in good condition for a boat of this age. A good buffing and wax will restore the fiberglass to beautiful condition. DC power is provided by two good marine grade batteries. The batteries are kept charged by an installed battery charger. Running and anchor lights all work. Depth sounder works but might need calibration. Shrouds, forestay, backstay, deck stepped aluminum mast and chainplates are in good shape. Features standard layout below with V berth for two, starboard berth in main cabin and a marine head with holding tank. All electric down below is 12 volt DC power. Has beautiful teak bulkheads. Berth and seat cushions are in good shape. Has ice box, vhf radio, tape deck, lots of storage and miscellaneous spare parts. Includes winch handle, five life jackets, flares which may need replaced, teak and holly sole (Floor), spotlight and other devices. Has installed and working 500GPH electric bilge pump and a hand-operated bilge pump with handle. Port lights are original Cape Dory and can be opened for ventilation. Port lights include curtains. Other features include: Two burner non-pressurized alchol stove Bow and stern stainless steel pulpit 200 ft of 5/8 nylon anchor rode with 30 ft of 5/8 inch galvanized chain (Needs new anchor) What it needs: New/replacement throttle cable New Fuel and filters Bottom painted Engine is not currently running. It should be gone over by a marine diesel mechanic This yacht needs some TLC and attention, but is not a project boat by any means. A little money and a lot of love will return her to the classic beauty she was when new. PLEASE NOTE: Seriously interested potential buyers are encouraged to inspect this yacht prior to bidding. This yacht is located at the marina aboard Marine Corps Air Station, New River, Jacksonville, NC. This is a restricted access military base, so if you are not current or retired military or dependant you must be accompanied by the current owner or a military member. Please contact me using the eBay message system to make arrangements. Arrangements need to be made a day in advance because of where I reside. NO SHIPPING OF THIS ITEM! Payment by PayPal only!! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

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1965 30' Alberg Alberg 30

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The construction of the Alberg 30 hull consists of a solid lay-up of fiberglass cloth and polyester resin. Iron ballast is encapsulated in the full-length fiberglass keel, and a rudder is attached to the keel. Decks and cabin houses are constructed of fiberglass cloth, and resin and a core were used in areas of the deck and top of the cabin house for added strength.

The Alberg 30 is a classic design from the 1960s period when many boats were transitioning from wood to fiberglass construction. Narrow beam, low freeboard, large overhangs, and a full keel with a cutaway on the forefoot and a rudder directly attached.

My wife and I purchased this boat in 2007 & after spending a couple of years rebuilding, painting and upgrading we launched Seagrass in Boothbay Harbor Maine in the spring of 2009. Weve since sailed around the New England coast enjoying the sights, sailing and all this boat had to offer us. Seagrass is solid, well behaved and trustworthy. For us, life changes have made finding boat time difficult so its time to move on.

After removing remaining shrink wrap. Everything looks great, except we discovered small cosmetic gel coat blisters in the hull topsides in places where water was trapped under shrink wrap. Asking price has been lowered to reflect this.

Equipment: Strip sand and repaint deck, cabin top & cockpit with two part urethane paint. New taffrail - sapele Cockpit floor re-cored with epoxy & balsa. - 2016 New SS prop shaft, cutlass bearing & Campbel Sailor Prop Lift and rebed toerails Strip & repaint interior with marine enamel. Strip & varnish cabin floor Repair & build new wood hatches - sapele Dorade box -sapele Replace though hulls with modern bronze valves & new hose. Fiberglass over - head intake and outlet through - hulls Install composting toilet (Natures Head) New cabin cushions New cabin countertops, alcohol stove & stowable table New breaker panel, rewire panel, start and house battery. Rewire cabin & mast Re-rivet sail track on mast Strip and paint mast with two part urethane Custom solid aluminum mast spreader bar brackets Mast beam replaced with epoxy laminated white oak oversized beam New sink and lines going to water tank New heavily insulated ice-box cooler under counter top

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

From BlueWaterBoats.org :

“A legend in it’s own time”, that’s the description John Vigor made about the Alberg 30 in his book Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere . And indeed the Alberg 30 has garnered a huge following with an active community of owners in North America. It’s an unmistakably traditional boat with long overhangs, a narrow beam, and a full cutaway keel-attached rudder, a design harkening back to the early 60s that’s forgiving to sail and seaworthy enough to cross oceans. This 30-footer has many circumnavigations to its credit, perhaps the most notable being that of Yves Gelinas, who made an award winning film of his circumnavigation in Jean du Sud .

The Alberg 30 story began, when in 1961, a bunch of Scandinavian style folkboat owners from Toronto’s National Yacht Club got together and approached Whitby Boat Works to design and build them a boat that was bigger. For the design, Whitby Boat Works in turn approached Carl Alberg (1900 – 1986), at that time one of America’s leading yacht designers.

The brief that was given to Alberg was for a boat built from fiberglass that would sleep four. The configuration had to have a full keel, a practical cockpit, and an interior that had full standing headroom interior and a decent galley. The boat that resulted was the Alberg 30 which was introduced in the following year of 1962.

While the boats were being built a group of sailors from Washington DC inspected the Alberg 30 at Whitby Boat Works and left with firm orders for 15. Another group from Annapolis left with orders for 12, the production run continued into what has become a one of the longest runs on record tallying over 750 boats through a 22 year period. Today Alberg 30s can be found scattered over all parts of the world, but mainly concentrating around North America and particularly in Chesapeake Bay where a vibrant owners association has approximately 250 members.

Boat Configuration

The Alberg 30 is classic design from the 1960s period when many boats were transitioning from wood to fiberglass construction. Narrow beam, low freeboard, large overhangs, and a full keel with a cutaway on the forefoot and a rudder directly attached were the order of the day. When looking at the history of how the boat came to be, it’s not surprising the design is heavily influenced by the Scandinavian folkboat style, Carl Alberg himself being a Swedish born American.

By modern standards the boat’s narrow beam and low freeboard means the insides will seem extremely small and cramped however this traditional approach to seaworthiness pays dividends in rough seas with a hull that is ultimately stable and seakindly.

Berths accommodating a crew of four are divided into two areas, two in the v-berth, and two in the main saloon area. In between is the head.

The galley is situated in the well vented space at the back of the saloon below the companionway where the cook can be a part of the social happenings outside in the cockpit when under anchor.

Construction

The boats are solidly built. It was a time when fiberglass was the new wonder material and pioneering a new material meant construction was pretty conservative. That translated into lots of glass fiber and lots of resin. The fiberglass was hand laid and polyester resin was used. Early decks were cored with Masonite , which gave way in favor of balsa after 1970.

The mast is deck-stepped and supported originally by a laminated wooden beam on early boats, which over the years have proven to be a weak point. Boats produced from 1970 changed over to an aluminum beam encased with fiberglass. It’s not uncommon to find early boats to have been retrofitted with aluminum supporting beam.

Though the original design by Alberg called for lead ballast, the boats were instead produced with iron ballast encapsulated inside the keel cavity. This resulted in early boats being quite tender and more ballast was added to subsequent production to correct for this.

The Alberg 30 has been described as a forgiving boat to sail. In its day it would have been considered a relatively quick boat, being designed to be raced under the Cruising Club of America racing rules, but don’t expect modern day performance. The boat will not point particularly high to windward, the best point of sail is reported to be a beam reach to close reach. Expect some amount of hobby-horsing.

As conditions get rougher, the Alberg 30’s seaworthiness starts to shine, with its narrow beam the boat tends to slice through the waves where modern designs which favor beaminess and high freeboard will get thrown around. In more extreme conditions, the classically seaworthy design is well suited for heaving-to or laying ahull without complications.

Buyers Notes

Advice can be sought from the active community of owner associations. Particular areas for inspection are listed below:

• Check the support under the deck-stepped mast for signs of delamination. Pre-1970 models were of laminated wood, check for signs of cracking.
• Its been reported the forward lower shroud chainplates are not well supported and should be inspected closely for signs of movement or stress.
• Check the deck for delamination as well as signs of rot in the coring (creaking sounds).
• On older boats, the heel fitting on the rudder may be worn.
• The rudders on the earliest boats were reported not to be strong enough with the internal reinforcing parting from the fiberglass.

As of 2010, the asking price of Alberg 30s generally range from $15k-$30k USD depending on their condition as much as their year of build. There are the odd examples that are asking much higher prices having undergone very extensive rebuilds and presenting themselves in “as new” condition.

Links, References and Further Reading

• Sailing Magazine, Apr 2002, Used Boat Notebook
• BoatUS,  Alberg 30 review by Jack Horner
• The Alberg 30 Association,  Information, reviews, photos and more
• Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere by John Vigor , (Ch1, p1-6) an in depth look at the Alberg 30. ISBN:978-0939837328

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