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Out-of-production 30-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasssloop from Whitby Boat Works. Designed by Carl Alberg. Formerly built in Canada. 700+ produced from 1962 to 1984.

Specifications for the Alberg 30

LOA	30.2 ft.	LOD	30.2 ft.
LWL	21.7 ft.	Beam	8.8 ft.
Draft	4.2 ft.	Displaces	9,000 lbs.
Ballast	3,300 lbs.	Sail Area	410.0 sq. ft.
PHRF Rating	220.0

D/L	393	B/D	37 %	SA/D	15.2
Comfort	30.2	Capsize	1.69	L/B	3.4

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Alberg 30 - Jack Horner's boat review

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Design Review By Jack Horner

Horner reviews the thinking behind this design, its construction methods, and its history, including pricing history, including pricing history, including pricing history. He identifies design or construction problems that have been found in older boats. Comments include: "rugged construction, classic styling, seaworthy design, and admirable sailing qualities."

[BoatUS, 2000]
- The Alberg 30

Alberg 30 - boat review

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Boat Test and Review By Practical Sailor

Thorough review of the boat, often with owners′ and surveyors′ comments. Subscribers pay $15, others $20, to receive a copy by download, fax, or mail.

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Carl Alberg, yacht designer

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Yacht Designer

Carl Alberg, who immigrated to the U.S. from Sweden at age 25, died in 1986 after many decades designing classic offshore sailboats.

- Info sources on Carl Alberg
- A tribute to Alberg

Alberg 30 Association

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Owners' Group

Class association for the Alberg 30 designed by Carl Alberg. Lots of information on the design..

- The Alberg 30 owners association

West Coast Alberg Association

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Owners' Group

Alberg 30 enthusiasts′ pages, including photos, specifications, projects (wind van, hard dodger), owners list, and more.

- The West Coast Albert 30 group

The Sousa's Alberg 30

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Personal Website

Description and some project information on a family′s Alberg 30.

- The Souza's Alberg 30

Specific boats - owner e-mail lists - SailNet

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Boatcheck Reviews

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Enter the name of the boat and get short reviews by owners. You can usually e-mail the owner with further questions. Already own a boat? Tell others her pros and cons.

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Second Opinion

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A-Z of Second-Hand Boats

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Each Yachting Monthly issue from March 2001 through July 2004 contained short used boat reviews, with specifications and typical prices. The series covers almost 600 boats, but only about 15 per issue. For the complete set, order all 41 back issues or find a library that subscribes.

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