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ALBERG 22

ALBERG 22

Nye Yachts🇨🇦· Design: Carl Alberg
$8,900 avg$8,900 – $8,900 (1 listings)from 1970180 built
$800 – $2.0K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFull/Long

Specifications

Hull

LOA22 ft
LWL16 ft
Beam7 ft
Draft3.08 ft
Displacement3,200 lb
Ballast1,540.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL5.4 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height27.75 ft
Jforetriangle base8.75 ft
Pmainsail luff24 ft
Emainsail foot9.5 ft
FLforestay8.8 ft
Mainsail244.5 sq ft
Jib (100%)121.4 sq ft
Spinnaker206.4 sq ft

About the ALBERG 22

An earlier version known as the DOUGLASS 22 was built by North American Fiberglass Mouldings.(CAN) Also known as the NORTH AMERICAN 22. Also offered in kit form. Photo courtesy of Adam Hunt.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Carl Alberg and built by Nye Yachts (CAN) in 1970, the Alberg 22 is a compact, full-keel sloop with a production run of 180 hulls. Its heavy displacement of 3200.0 lb and long keel design reflect Alberg’s signature emphasis on seaworthiness and stability in a small package.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a stable, easy-to-handle day sailor that can be trailered or kept in a slip. Its modest beam of 7.0 ft and manageable rig make it ideal for single-handers or couples looking for a low-maintenance entry into sailing.
Bluewater capability:
While the Alberg 22's full keel and 1.9 capsize ratio suggest inherent stability, its small size and 16.0 ft LWL limit its offshore suitability to protected coastal waters rather than true bluewater passages.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Pearson 22 and the O'Day 22, which share similar dimensions and the era's trend toward compact, family-friendly day sailers. These boats are comparable due to their similar LOA of 22.0 ft and focus on ease of use over high-performance racing.

Performance

Comfort20.8
Capsize1.90
SA/Disp17.4
Disp/Len349
Bal/Disp48.1

Market Price

Low
$8,900
Average
$8,900
High
$8,900
Based on 1 listings across 1 marketplace

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 22ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$800 – $2.0K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

11 reported issues across 7 systems for the ALBERG 22, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

6 critical2 major3 minor
Rigging2Rudder2Hull2Engine2Deck1Keel1Structural1

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Used sails that fit the ALBERG 22

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