ALBERG 30

About the ALBERG 30

During it's long production run, the Alberg 30 was fitted with a number of different engines for auxilary power inluding (in approximate order): Gray Marine Gas 22hp Universal Atomic 4 Gas 30hp Bukh (single cyl) Diesel 12hp Volvo Penta MD7A Diesel Volvo 2002 Diesel Earlier versions of the ALBERG 30 have a laminated wood mast brace and no liner. Decks are masonite cored and drain directly overboard under the toe rail. These boats have an upright icebox accessible from both the cabin and the cockpit. Newer boats have an aluminum mast brace enclosed inside a molded fiberglass liner. Their decks are balsa cored and drain through hoses to the cockpit scupper drains. A molded fiberglass pan forms the cabin sole and the support for the furniture. The icebox is top-loading. There are also a few transition boats that share characteristics of both. More detailed information can be found at the alberg30.org site listed above. Thanks to the author of the aforementioned site, George Dinwiddie, for his assistance with this and other subjects.) Basic dimensions from builders brochure (circa 1967.) Photo courtesy of Adam Hunt.

Designed by Carl Alberg and built by Whitby Boat Works Ltd. in Canada, the Alberg 30 is a robust, full-keel sloop with a production run spanning 1962–1987, resulting in 700 hulls built. Its heavy displacement of 9000.0 lb and long keel configuration prioritize stability and seakeeping over speed, making it a classic example of traditional bluewater cruising design.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for conservative coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, slow-but-steady platform for extended offshore passages, particularly owners willing to perform significant maintenance on aging fiberglass structures.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 1.69 and a comfort ratio of 31.9, the Alberg 30 demonstrates strong inherent stability and motion comfort, making it highly suitable for offshore cruising despite its age, provided critical structural integrity is maintained.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Cal 30 and O'Day 30, which share similar full-keel, masthead sloop configurations and heavy displacement characteristics from the same era, offering similar stability profiles but often with different interior layouts or rigging styles.