Boat Detail > Alberg 37  

Out-of-production 37-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasssloop or yawl from Whitby Boat Works. Designed by Carl Alberg. Formerly built in Canada. 248 produced from 1967 to 1988.

Specifications for the Alberg 37

LOA	37.2 ft.	LOD	37.2 ft.
LWL	26.5 ft.	Beam	10.2 ft.
Draft	5.5 ft.	Displaces	16,800 lbs.
Ballast	6,500 lbs.	Sail Area	646.0 sq. ft.

D/L	403	B/D	39 %	SA/D	15.8
Comfort	37.8	Capsize	1.59	L/B	3.7

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Alberg 35 - and Alberg 37 - boat reviews

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Design Review By Tom Zydler

A discussion of two older designs that have enduring qualities. The author describes their assets and drawbacks and the likelihood of finding a boat in good condition.

[Cruising World, October 1997]
- The Alberg 37

Whitby Boat Works

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Boatbuilder

Builder of the Alberg 37, Whitby 42, and other Alberg and Brewer designs.

- Original sales literature

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 37 International Owners Association

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Owners' Group

Extensive site with details of the Alberg 35, lots projects to maintain and improve it, summer rendezvous, and more.

- The Alberg 37 owners group

The Alberg 37: A Dream Boat 1970 - 1995

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Owners' Group By Paul Howard

Article from Canadian Yachting giving the history of this design and a discussion of the boats today.

- The Alberg 37 history

Amazing Grace - an Alberg 37

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Owners' Group By Tom Dove

Article from Chesapeake Bay Magazine about the Alberg 37 design, including a history, design review, and test sail.

- The Alberg 37 review and test

Specific boats - owner e-mail lists - SailNet

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The Sailnet Boat Owner Lists have hundreds of e-mail lists, each about one boat marque. Useful number of subscribers for most boats. Has a search facility, but you must choose a specific list.

- Search or browse a list
- Search the list

Boatcheck Reviews

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Service provider

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.

- The Boatcheck Reviews

Second Opinion

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Magazine publisher

Yachting Monthly′s unique, free service can put you in touch with owners of similar boats for an honest and impartial opinion. Primarily for British and European boats.

- Contact YM for a second opinion

A-Z of Second-Hand Boats

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Magazine publisher

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.

- Which boats are in which issue

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