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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.
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| LWL |
26.5 ft.
| Beam |
10.2 ft.
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| Draft |
5.5 ft.
| Displaces |
16,800 lbs.
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| Ballast |
6,500 lbs.
| Sail Area |
646.0 sq. ft.
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| D/L |
403
| B/D |
39 %
| SA/D |
15.8
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| Comfort |
37.8
| Capsize |
1.59
| L/B |
3.7
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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]
Builder of the Alberg 37, Whitby 42, and other Alberg and Brewer designs.
- Original sales literature
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
Extensive site with details of the Alberg 35, lots projects to maintain and improve it, summer rendezvous, and more.
- The Alberg 37 owners group
Article from Canadian Yachting giving the history of this design and a discussion of the boats today.
- The Alberg 37 history
Article from Chesapeake Bay Magazine about the Alberg 37 design, including a history, design review, and test sail.
- The Alberg 37 review and test
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