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1970 Alberg Sailboats 30

• Saint Augustine, FL, US

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"Sugar" is a very rare find!  She is a classic 1970 Alberg 30 which has been upgraded into a modern cruising boat.

Owned by the owners of a prominent marine canvas business in St. Augustine, she has been expertly and professionally restored and cared for. Her 18 HP Yanmar engine has undergone regular maintenance and has under 350 hours on it (be sure to view the video!). The rigging and sails are only three years old. Both interior and exterior have been totally redone.

This is a classic full-keeled cruiser/racer designed by Carl Alberg, with a beautiful sheer and graceful overhangs. These boats were raced extensively before the more modern racing designs took over, and they can still hold their own against the modern fleet. If you like traditional boats and want to own an ungraded piece of sailing history, this is the ship for you!

• All new canvas
• Only 350 hours on professionally maintained 18 HP Yanmar
• Full canvas cockpit enclosure
• Teak side boarding ladder
• Cruisair marine air conditioner (can be run at anchor with a small generator on deck!)
• Marine refrigeration
• All new wiring
• Teak toe rail replaced with modern aluminum one
• Recent Awlgrip on decks and hull
• New interior cushions
• Tiller steering
• New steel handrails on deck
• Sails and rigging replaced 3 years ago, in great shape
• Roller furling jib and pack-type system for main

This little beauty is turn-key. Call me and let's go see her!

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The Alberg 30 is just as well-appointed inside as she is out. Her cockpit is large and provides easy seating for 6. Stepping below, the galley spreads out to both sides, with sink to starboard and deep 12-v refrigerated ice box to port. The owners have varnished all the interior teak and replaced all the cushions and the headliner, so the interior is clean and fresh and without a speck of mildew. Her head (with holding tank) is to port, with a locker where the AC compressor is located to starboard, and forward of that is a large and airy v-berth with custom storage lining each side.

There is a centerline table as well, which is currently off the boat, and 6 could be seated easily below as well. The layout sleeps 4.

The Yanmar has less than 350 hours on it and has been maintained by professionals. It's an 18 HP and runs very well (see video!)

30 gallons of water and 15 of fuel make this a great pocket cruiser!

If you love classic lines and beautiful sweeping overhangs as much as I do, you will fall in love with this boat. They simply aren't made like this anymore, and it is VERY rare to find one that is in this kind of shape. She's literally turn-key. Climb aboard and GO!

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Rawson Pilothouse 30

• By Richard Smith
• Updated: July 30, 2012

Ron Rawson built some of the U.S. West Coast’s finest workboats—tough and able gillnetters, long-liners, and others that ply the waters between California and the Gulf of Alaska. When he decided to build sailboats, he wanted to continue the firm’s reputation for building seaworthy small craft and commissioned Pacific Northwest naval architect William Garden to design the Rawson 30. Between 1959 and 1985, he built 288 Rawson 30s, of which 36 were pilothouse models.

Bluff-bowed and rugged, with a long keel encapsulating 5,000 pounds of boiler punchings and concrete, the Rawson 30 was intended strictly for cruising. The hull is hand-laid solid fiberglass, while the deck is of fiberglass and balsa sandwich construction. Its bulwarks, 6 inches high at the bow, are fit for wedging in seaboots whether you’re hauling in salmon or changing headsails when thrashing to windward, and its cockpit is small, as befits a bluewater boat, while still adequate for two. Hardware is robust and simple.

Rawson added the Pilothouse model out of respect for Pacific Northwest weather. An enclosed wheelhouse is a great boon because passagemaking through these island-studded waters, with their narrow channels and swift currents, entails a lot of motoring.

The wheel and navigation instruments are located to starboard under the sloping windshield. There’s a useful table and considerable storage aft of the helmsman’s seat. To port, a comfortable dining table converts to a double berth with storage beneath.

Two steps down, to starboard, is a small in-line galley with sink, icebox, and stove. To port, a 6-foot-6-inch berth tucked under the pilothouse and a diesel heater just forward of it form a sort of inglenook—a cozy space on chilly winter cruises. The full bow provides space for a 6-foot-6-inch double berth with plenty of shoulder room. The small head contains a sink, shower, and storage.

The PH 30 is a masthead sloop with a single-spreader, deck-stepped aluminum mast supported by double lower and single upper shrouds, headstay, and backstay. A compression post is stoutly integrated into the bulkhead below. The mainsheet traveler sits atop the after end of the pilothouse. Early boats had a little too much weather helm; a stocky bowsprit was added to address it.

Rawsons have been powered by a variety of engines. When the dining table is removed, sliding hatches in the pilothouse sole provide good access to the engine and to other mechanical and electrical equipment.

It takes a little breeze to get the PH 30 going, but at 20 to 25 knots, it’s time to put in a reef and roll in a bit of genoa. In these winds the boat at first feels a little tender, but once settled down, its motion is steady. The boat tracks well and rarely takes any water over the bow or into the cockpit. In higher winds, the heeling effect makes steering from the inside helm station difficult on port tack. The pilothouse is at its best in quieter seas, on long treks, and at anchor.

It’s difficult to fault the Rawson PH 30 within its limitations. It’s slow and not very close-winded when compared with contemporary 30-foot racer/cruisers, and the pilothouse’s weight and windage make it a little tender. The side decks, to favor the accommodations, are a tad narrow, but altogether, the boat meets the requirements of all-weather cruising in the Pacific Northwest. The solid and commodious Rawson PH 30 will provide safe and exciting year-round voyaging for decades to come.

Architect Richard Smith and his wife, Beth, sail their Ericson Cruising 31, Kuma , on the waters of the Pacific Northwest.

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1967 Pearson Wanderer 30

Madison, Wisconsin

Make Pearson

Model Wanderer 30

Category Yawl

Posted 3 Weeks Ago

Last oil change was in 2018. A full strip of the old bottom, followed by the application of 8 coats of epoxy and then anti-fouling bottom paint appears this Wanderer is good for 10+ years! This Wanderer could use some cleaning and detailing TLC to restore her to her original glory. She's sailworthy as evidenced by the pictures taken during a recent early evening sail on July 11, 2019. Give this GOOD OL' BOAT some simple attention and this Wanderer will be the toast of the harbor! Stock #183974 The original 1967 engine is an Atomic 4, 30hp gasoline, 4 cylinder, manufactured by Universal engines was rebuilt about 20 years ago A Fantastic design coupled with bullet-proof construction makes this 30-foot Pearson Wanderer a classic sailboat in the truest sense of the word. This 1967 Pearson Wanderer was personally selected and maintained by Olympic sailing gold medalist Peter Barrett, and has been lovingly kept and sailed by his son for the past two decades. This Pearson is a handcrafted,built boat from years gone buy when they were built to a different standard. She is, seaworthy enough to carry you around the world if you so desire and comfortable enough to easily cruise a young family or a couple around the bay and/or up and down the coast. The Pearson Wanderer is a more seaworthy and sea-kindly vessel than those emerging from factories today. The connected two-mast rigging system provides additional structural stability. When down, the centerboard allows excellent upwind performance. With the board up, shallow waters can be explored, or the boat can be anchored closer to shore than many otherwise similar vessels. The Wanderer model has a rare combination of big-boat heft and small-boat response, and it should be well-mannered offshore in big waves as well as in choppy bays. Maybe that's why so many voyagers choose it. The ample side decks are convenient and safe. One can move forward with security, and grabrails on the cabin top provide good handholds. Offshore, a good deck is a matter of staying on board the boat or not. The cockpit is spacious for two and can accommodate four if desired. The tiller does take up space while sailing but can be folded back out of the way come cocktail time. Sail inventory includes a cruising mainsail, roller furling genoa, spinnaker and mizzen sail. The rigging of this Pearson is solid and in full functioning condition. Reason for selling is not using enough.

1975 Pearson 30SL

Gilbertsville, Kentucky

Category Sloop

The representative has not personally seen this boat. The seller says the sails and batteries were recently installed. He feels the portholes and dodger should be looked at to prevent possible leaks. The seller inherited this boat and has never had a sailboat. Stock #301299 1975 Pearson 30SL! Recently Added Sails. Nice electronics. Diesel Aux Power! Ready for a New Owner! The Pearson 30 model was in production for nearly 10 years and was one of Pearson's most successful models. With a slim 9' 6" beam, a 5' draft and only weighing a little over 8,000 lbs, the Pearson 30 is a fast boat on the water. The boat is an excellent family cruiser. She is responsive and fun to sail. A solid boat, appears no soft spots. Inside, you'll find a very inviting and comfortable space that will sleep up to 5 passengers. The V-berth is forward the cabin has double and single berths, a stand-up head, shower, holding tank, and pressurized water. Freshwater washdown in the cockpit. A stove sink and ice box have you set in the galley. The Atomic 4 engine was replaced a few years ago with a Westerbeke diesel. It also comes with a Marinetek Waypointer Loran C with Visual Guidance Display, and an autopilot. Call me today to schedule a showing, or to make an offer using our buyer friendly process.

1987 Pearson 36-2

Port Charlotte, Florida

This Pearson has been well-maintained over her years of cruising! The seller has owned her for 4 years and has enjoyed sailing her. The boat was hauled 1-1/2 years ago and the bottom was painted. The centerboard was checked at haulout and given approval. The anchor light is inoperable and the VHF antenna needs to be replaced per the seller. Stock #392766 1987 Pearson 36-2 Sailboat ready to sail away into the sunset! 1987 Pearson 36-2 Sloop/ Cruiser The Pearson 36-2 has a great comfortable layout while out cruising! Rigged for single-handed sailing! The cockpit has a lot of room for the captain and crew with bench seating. The helm has a compass, autopilot, and Garmin GPS. Her decks are easy to move about while underway! There is also a nice windlass for ease of anchoring! Down below is well laid out for extended sails! The galley features a double stainless-steel sink, in-counter refrigeration, a gimble-mounted stove/ oven combination, and storage cabinets and drawers. The Nav Station is large enough to lay a chart for planning your journey with a swing-out stool. The AC and DC panels are well-marked for easy access. This Pearson is powered by a Yanmar 30 HP engine. The V-berth has a solid door for privacy, hanging locker starboard, cabinet storage to port, opening portholes, lighting, and a 110-volt outlet To port, aft is the enclosed head. A manual flush toilet, and sink with a faucet that can be used as a shower, medicine cabinet, and cabinet storage. An aft double berth is located starboard. A porthole that can be opened to allow fresh air in also allows natural light. The settee has overhead cabinet storage and drawer storage next to it is located forward of the Nav Station starboard. A large U-shaped lounge with a table that can be converted to a double berth is located opposite the settee. There is also overhead storage and storage in the lounge seat base. This Pearson 36-2 will be a great liveaboard, coastal cruiser, or explore beyond!

1985 Pearson 36

Coos Bay, Oregon

As per the seller, this sailboat is in very good condition and ready for Spring sailing. The bottom was recently painted. The diesel engine in very good running condition. Camper Cover in good condition. Windows and portholes seals in great condition, no leaking. Sails and rigging are said to be in excellent condition. Stock #266359 1985 Pearson 36!! New rigging and sails!! Rebuilt Engine!! Camper Cover!! Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, this 36-foot Pearson is a great cutter sailboat. Pearson Yachts was a manufacturer of fiberglass sailboats in service from 1958 until 1990. The boat was hauled out five years ago to have the bottom repainted. The lead keel was in great condition along with the Stainless Steel bolts that hold it in place. The prop shaft strut was also custom-made and replaced. The sails, rigging, lines, and rolling jib were all replaced five years ago as well. The seller has recently spent 27K on many improvements. The blue Camper Cover/Dodger combination is in great condition with double-pane, Isinglass windows. The cabin has room to sleep six and two staterooms. Teak flooring, galley, head & shower, and dining drop down for sleeping area. Cushions have some wear but no rips. The electronics include a VHF radio, Bose stereo, one TV and a Raymarine C70 Chartplotter, fishfinder, GPS/radar, and four handheld radios. Head out confidently into the water with a Yanmar, 30 HP Diesel engine onboard, in case you need help getting home. Also included: - New rudder bearings. - Humidifier in the cabin. - Bilge pump. The 36 has lots of room for your family and friends, and all your boating gear. Don't miss out on your opportunity to own this Pearson sailboat! Reason for selling is not using anymore.

Sailboat Pearson 30 ft

South Portland, Maine

Category Sailboats

Length 30.0

Posted Over 1 Month

Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a vessel with extensive upgrades for a fraction of cost. "Dancer" was purchased by the current owner in 2013, who replaced major systems and components with the intention of keeping her for many years. Over $30,000 was invested in the first year, however a sudden change of plans forces "Dancer" to go up for sale. All mechanical invoices are available for review. Upgrades include:New engine 2014New exhaust system 2013Cutlas bearing 2013Shaft and strut 2013Bilge pump 2013Propane system 2014New wheel 2014Sails---main and jib 2012 Please contact Eric Fortier at cell number 207-590-1360 (Toll-free 877-241-2594) where boat is locatedAt South Port Marine, 14 Ocean Street, South Portland, Maine 04106, USA (If you need additional information, call owner John Salo at 617-590-2244)

Pearson P-30 sailboat

New York, New York

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

You are bidding on a used and in good condition 1971 Pearson P-30 sloop. Tiller control steering. Main sheet and Genoa are in good condition made by Z sails of Conn. New metal spreaders installed. Harken roller furling.Keel and rudder are in excellent condition. 1988 Volvo Penta diesel engine 18 hps. Great boat for both racing and cruising. New cushions, solar fans,fenders,lines and life vests and life raft. Survey on request. U.S. ONLY please.

Sailboat 30 Feet Pearson Flyer Yanmar Diesel

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Model Flyer 30

Category Daysailer Sailboats

1986 Pearson Flyer 30 ft sailboat with Yanmar Auxiliary motor, folding propeller, roller furling jib.

Pearson Flyer Sailboat

Taunton, Massachusetts

Pearson Flyer sailboat 30 foot with 2 Main sails, 155% Genoa jib, 135% jib, Two Spinnaker poles, Anchor, swim ladder, 6 lifejackets, VHF radio, Tactic, compass and more Great for racing-- buyer is responsible for pick up

1973 Pearson 30

Onekama, Michigan

Category Racer Boats

1973 Pearson 30 JUST REDUCED, OWNER WANTS IT SOLD!. 1973 Pearson 30 Sailboat w/30hp Atomic 4 Inboard. The Pearson 30 has long been a favorite in the Cruiser/Racer class. The 30 has an aft galley layout and sleeping for 6 with the convertible dinette. Head compartment features a marine toilet with holding tank. Large cockpit with pedestal steering. she includes 3 sails with bags, mainsail cover, electronics, safety equipment and more. She is priced to sell and ready to go. Call today.

1973 Pearson 30 POPULAR CRUISER/RACER, PRICED TO SELL. 1973 Pearson 30 Sailboat w/30hp Atomic 4 Inboard. The Pearson 30 has long been a favorite in the Cruiser/Racer class. The 30 has an aft galley layout and sleeping for 6 with the convertible dinette. Head compartment features a marine toilet with holding tank. Large cockpit with pedestal steering. she includes 3 sails with bags, mainsail cover, electronics, safety equipment and more. She is priced to sell and ready to go. Call today.

1976 Pearson 30 Atomic 4 rebuilt by Moyer Marine fresh water cool Virgina

Saluda, Virginia

Note- Boat is being sold to raise money for Urban Surf 4 Kids, a 501c3 non profit that provides water based event for foster youth. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE AD CAREFULLY AN ADDITIONAL $99 (document handling fee) is added to the final bid price. Call with any questions- 619.931.4958 BOAT IS SOLD AS IS without warranty or guarantees 1976 Pearson 30 Below is a link to a page with Pearson 30 specs, layout, etc. Sail Inventory: - 2 mainsails - one have been reworked spring 2014 with seam restitching - 3 jibs - 90%, 130%, 170% - spinnaker with pole and rigging - drifter - complete running rigging, some recently replaced Engine - Atomic 4 - rebuilt by Moyer Marine. Upgraded to fresh water cooling Hull - Absolutely no blisters. Has a double epoxy barrier coat Tiller steering Miscellaneous Equipment: - Bimini (lightweight) - Cockpit cushions - Bunk Cushions have been stored off of boat for 10 years - Lifesling - portapottie - new manual bilge pump The not-so-pretty: The interior of the boat is basically stripped. Cabin wiring and plumbing is gone. There are some rainwater leaks from the topside (primarily from the fixed window ports). A portion of the v-berth plywood surface needs to be replaced due to a hatch leak which has since been repaired. This 1976 Pearson 30 was first owned by a serious sailor if the sail inventory is any indication. There is a 90% heavy weather jib, a 130% genoa, and a 170% genoa. For light air and downwind work the boat has a drifter and a spinnaker with complete rigging. With tiller steering and hanked-on headsails, the boat is set up for sailing purists. Pearson 30's are noted for their solid construction, heavy-duty rigging, and great balance. The second owner wanted to be a sailor but the dream never materialized. The boat was docked at his 1700's plantation house off the Mobjack Bay for several years, a 40 minute ride under power to open water. I purchased the boat in drydock in 1994, upgrading from a Paceship 23 to have more cockpit room (8') for the kids. I had the Atomic 4 engine rebuilt by Moyer Marine, the foremost expert on these iconic sailboat motors in 1998 and applied a second epoxy barrier coat despite never having seen a blister on the hull. We had many wonderful sailing seasons but as the kids grew up and career pressures increased, we have not used the boat for a couple of years. This Pearson 30 needs a lot of TLC. Lack of use has been harder on the boat than regular use. Someone who is moderately handy could make the boat ship-shape with 50-75 hours of work. In addition to the items mentioned above the following is included: - complete running rigging - Bimini (lightweight) - Cockpit cushions - Bunk Cushions (have been stored off of boat for 10 years) - Lifesling - portapottie

1973 Pearson 30Pearson

Madisonville, Louisiana

Model 30Pearson

Category Sloop Sailboats

1973 Pearson 30Pearson Very nice, Solid 30' Pearson sailboat with 3 cyld. Yanmar diesel. Sailed last Sunday. Just back in water Tuesday 3/21/17with new Bottom paint, all new thru hulls and valves, new super nice Awl-grip paint job on hull and new rubrail. Has Main sail, 3 jibs, all wenches work new tiller, updated upholstery inside. Sleeps 6,head with shower, stand up portable ac, mostly new LED lighting to much to mention. Open to offers, If interested text or call 504-931-2208

1976 pearson sailboat

Holtsville, New York

1976 PEARSON 30 FT FIBERGLASS SAILBOAT, NEW SAILS, GOOD CONDITION, ATOMIC 4 GAS ENGINE, CALL JOE FOR INFO 631 868 0127

42' Pearson 424 Sailboat

Cocoa, Florida

For more details visit: http://www.BoatsFSBO.com/98104 Please contact boat owner Robin at 210-627-5858.>>> Basic Decription: 2013 Survey Available Upon Request. "Acadia" is her name. Her cockpit is generous with plenty of storage. A mid- cabin companionway allows easy access when others are asleep in the forward and aft cabins. A large V-berth has a vanity, storage shelves port and starboard with great storage and a hanging locker. The main cabin contains a centerline folding table with port and starboard settees. Storage is available above the settees and behind seat backs. The port side galley is U-shaped with refrigeratorfreezer, propane stoveoven deep double sinks and large dry storage areas above and below. The head has a full shower and a laundry hamper built into the vanity. The aft cabin has storage forward, outboard, aft and beneath the double berth. The navigation station has chart storage beneath the lift up top, a hanging locker, and swing out seating. 2013 Survey Available Upon Request.>> Deck • NEW 2014 Bimini • Dodger with connection insert • Double life lines • Leather covered wheel • Richie Globemaster compass at helm • Closed cell foam cockpit cushions • 2 Rail seats • Cockpit table teak • Teak rub rail w stainless steel striker • 4 Track mounted mid ship cleats • 4 10 in fenders • 6 Type II life preservers with bag • Type IV life preserver • Swim platform and stern mounted ladder • Covers for sails, helm, outboard, winches and teak hand rails • Bowsprit with double rollers • 45 CQR and 150’ BBB chain • 35 Danforth 25’chain and 120’ rode • Seawolf electric windlass wfoot switch • Tohatsu 3.5 hp 4 stroke outboard>> • 10 Beckson opening ports • 4 Bomar opening hatches • Screens for all hatches, ports and companionways Galley • Double stainless steel sink . 3 burner propane stoveoven • 2 6 lb propane tanks wOPD and remote shutoff • 12v Refrigeratorfreezer water cooled • Fresh water and salt water foot pumps • Rail mounted propane grill Electronics • NEW 2013 VHF– Standard Horizon AIS GX2150 • NEW 2014 Handheld VHF – ICOM IC M73 • Chartplotter – Raymarine E120 2009 • EPIRB 2009 • 4kw radar 2009 • ST70 DF KM AWI 2009 • DSM Digital sounder and transducer 2009 Electrical • NEW Batteries 2014 – 2 House and 1 Starter • 16,000 BTU Crusair reverse cycle heatAC system • 2 12v forced air kerosene heaters • 2 130w Solar panels • Kiss Wing generator • 4 Cabin speakers Panasonic • 2 Cockpit speakers Bose • Xantrex XM 1900 Inverter • True Charge 40 amp charger • Xantrex Link 20 • Alternator • Battery combiner • 30 and 50 AMP Shore Power Cords • Quicksilver galvanic isolator>> Sails and Rigging • North Fully battened main with 2 reef points and jiffy reefing • North 135 Genoa • Self tending staysail • Running backstays • Harkin roller furling • Mast mounted whisker pole • Spinnakerspare halyard • Windex 15 at masthead • Tri radial spinnaker wsock • Lewmar, main 2 speed winches • Lewmar secondary winches • Mast steps – all the way up • All new standing rigging– 2009>> New/Extra Stuff • 12v Oil change pump • Navpods • Sirius XM radio receiver • Navionics cards for east coast, Bahamas and Caribbean • NEW Sony radioCDBluetooth 2014 • NEW 25 psi water pump 2014 • NEW Fresh water lines 2013 • NEW Head hoses 2014 • NEW Refrigerator module and pump 2014 • Titan 10’5” RIB inflatable dinghy • Transmission rebuilt 2010 • 12v Television • Numerous spare parts • Equipment manuals

1987, 27' PEARSON 27 SAILBOAT

Marco Island, Florida

1987, 27' PEARSON 27 SAILBOAT Single Diesel UNIVERSAL 12 HP Price: $14,000 VESSEL WALK-THROUGH: If you are ready to get out on the water for some fun sailing adventures, you will be real impressed with the overall condition and value that this PEARSON 27 footer has to offer! Some of the many features include; a spacious cabin; galley with two burner counter top alcohol stove; stainless steel sink; privacy head with sink and shower; 3 cubic foot cold box refrigerator; teak bulkheads; molded fiberglass headliner; teak and holly sole (varnished) on centerline and offers 6' 5" of headroom. SAILS; Mainsail with Reef Mainsail and Geneo Jib (130%) in good condition. The mast height is DWL 38' 0". She also features Two #30 Lewmar Self Tailing Winches; Two New (2014) Group 27 Batteries and a Hummingbird Depth Finder. REMARKS: Call today to view this PEARSON 27 SAILBOAT in person. She's priced to sell fast and will not last long on the marketplace, so don't delay! To view more photos and the full vessel specifications, visit the FEATURED LISTINGS page at GoldenGateBoatSales.com CONTACT: Jerry Chiappetta, Jr. PHONE: 239-430-BOAT(2628)

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One of Carl Alberg's most successful boats, the Alberg 30 enjoyed a production run of a quarter-century.

The Alberg 30 was in continous production from 1962 until 1987, an impressive run of 25 years. Made the entire time by the original builder, Whitby Boat Works, production was down to a trickle towards the end of the run: only three Alberg 30s were delivered in 1984, for example.

No other sailing auxiliary that we know of has a production record of that duration, the previous record belonging to the old Tartan 27 that was introduced in 1961 but discontinued in 1979.

During those 25 years, over 700 Alberg 30s were built with virtually no substantive changes: boats built 30 years ago can race one-design with 30s built at the tail end of the run.

The designer of the 30, Carl Alberg, most successfully made the early transition from wood to fiberglass boat design. His 28′ Triton for Pearson Yachts is credited with starting the boom in fiberglass auxiliaries (1958).

A series of Alberg designs have been the mainstay of the successful line of Cape Dory Yachts since the early 1970s.

The Alberg 30 is an adaption of a 30-footer Alberg designed for San Francisco Bay and was first built in response to a request by some Toronto sailors for a cruising auxiliary that could be fleet raced.

By the time the first boat was built, a large group of Chesapeake Bay sailors had also commissioned a fleet. Today those two areas are still the hotbeds of Alberg 30 ownership with more than 100 boats represented in the Toronto association, almost 200 in the highly active and enthusiastic Chesapeake Bay association.

Price of the first 30s was $10,000 delivered and reasonably well equipped; 25 years later the “base price” of a 30 was about $45,000 Canadian, or $34,000 US at the time.

A Close Look At The Boat

Clearly the Alberg 30 is anachronistic. Her low freeboard, long overhangs, narrow beam, low aspect rig with long boom and short foretriangle base, broken cabin profile are clearly vintage, harking not just from the time of early fiberglass, but of the previous era of wood. So too is her accommodation layout: settee berths, ice box top doubling as a chart table, jammed head, and split galley.

Yet a demonstrable demand has endured for such “old fashioned” boats on both the new and used boat markets.

Owners of boats of this heritage accurately perceive that they are ruggedly built and seaworthy. At the same time, with their moderately heavy displacement and large wetted surface, they are relatively sluggish performers and, because of their short waterline lengths and narrow beam, cramped for space compared to more modern boats of comparable overall length and/or displacement. Similarly, with their relatively slack hull sections and narrow beam, they seem quicker to heel than the more initially stable modern hull forms, although at about 20 degrees they firm up reassuringly. Ballast is encapsulated cast iron.

The Alberg 30 is well built, modestly finished, and so-so performing. Owners report a remarkable absence of structural problems that cannot be attributed to normal wear in a vintage boat. The finish and decor of the boats has undergone routine upgrading during the long production run, reflecting the changing marketplace and styles, although the 30 has never been considered to have an elegant or even especially “yachty” decor. Plain oiled teak has been commonly used topside and below, though earlier boats (pre-1970) had the more fashionable, at that time, mahogany .

Performance of the Alberg 30 has systematically suffered by comparison with newer boats introduced over the years. At an average PHRF base rating of 220, the 30 may be equated with such full-keel kin as the 28′ Triton (245), the Seawind 30 (240), the Bristol 29 (225), the 32′ Vanguard (230), and the redoubtable Tartan 27 (235). At the same time, the maintenance of the one-design standard of construction and absence of major changes permits excellent fleet racing as a class.

Although changes during the production run have been minimal, they are important to the prospective buyer. These include a variety of engines and, in 1969-70, the adoption of a fiberglass interior liner as well as some changes to the cockpit. The original engine in the 30 was the Graymarine 22 hp, followed by the Atomic Four, the 10 hp single cylinder Bukh diesel, the more powerful Volvo Penta MD7A and finally the Volvo 2002.

The Gray and the Bukh reportedly are shy of adequate power for the 30 as well as not being easy (or cheap) to get parts for. The Atomic Four, as dependable as it is, should be getting close to the end of its expected life span; repowering with the Universal diesel should be feasible, though not inexpensive.

The changes in 1970, as much the result of tired tooling as of inherent drawbacks, did away with a cockpit access to the icebox (a “beer box” that melted ice at an unconscionable rate), improved the nonskid deck pattern, replaced teak plywood hatch covers, changed the hull-to-deck joint, added a seahood for the companionway, and provided the winch bases with a molded recess for handles. The wood coamings remained.

Below, per the fashion of the era and production economy, the interior became a molded component, although the most recently built boats have more teak trim.

What To Look For

With a boat as fundamentally solid, built for as many years, as the Alberg 30, prospective buyers should feel a warm confidence in her structural soundness. The major areas of concern are the condition of her engine, rig, and cosmetics. On the basis of owner input, we’d especially check the following:

• Some rudders on earlier boats failed, the strapping pulling away from the glass laminate. It should be checked regardless of the age of the boat. Rudder bearings have also become worn on older boats, resulting in a discomforting amount of play. The gudgeon and/or the heel fitting may need bushing. On tiller-equipped 30s the tiller head fitting is subject to wear as well as cracking.

• Perhaps the weakest part of the 30 may be the forward lower shroud chainplate fillet: a number of owners report having them enlarged and reglassed. This seems to have occurred as a gradual failure that can be anticipated; creaking and signs of separation from the hull give prior warning.

• Any engine, but particularly those in older 30s, should be carefully examined prior to purchase of a boat, not an easy task since engine accessibility is not good. The original galvanized steel gas tanks have a history of eventually rusting through; optiminally they should be replaced with ones of greater capacity (original gas, 22 gal; present for diesel, 12 gal) but this is not easy in the existing space.

• All the equipment should be checked. This includes the stove and head, but it particularly applies to the rig and deck hardware. The same mast and boom have been used on the 30 since its inception. However, earlier boats had wooden spreaders that, if original, will undoubtedly need replacement. Similarly, roller mainsail furling was standard and should have been replaced with slab or jiffy reefing (important given the 30’s large mainsail and initial tenderness). Rigging swages should be meticulously examined as should tangs and spreader bases. In cases of doubt, attachments should be removed to check the condition of the spar underneath.

Given the age of many of the Alberg 30s as well as the active racing life many have undergone, owner replacements of original equipment and upgrading seem commonplace. If done to quality standards, such work has much to recommend itself to buyers.

Price—The Bottom Line

Getting a handle on how much a buyer should expect to pay (or a seller to ask) for an Alberg 30 is difficult. About half the boats are concentrated in areas where there are strong, active owner associations. Indeed, most of the boats bought and sold in those areas are to some degree transactions involving the associations. This is decidedly to the advantage of buyers in those areas in that there is a readily available list of boats on the market, absence of broker involvement (and brokerage commissions), and a promise of continual efforts to maintain the value of the boats. For buyers outside of those areas, we find that 30s can be bought for lower prices.

Clearly the upgrading that took place about 1970 (hull #410) has increased the value of those boats, even though the changes were perhaps more textural than substantive.

At the same time, buyers must consider the relative differences in auxiliary engines as well as the question of whether a lined hull is preferable to an interior of joinerwork.

Given the lack of real difference between the various model years, we’d look for an older boat in above average condition and save a few thousand dollars.

Conclusions

Clearly and simply, the Alberg 30 is not a boat for everyone. A buyer has to be willing to compromise on the 20% to 25% less interior space in this boat, compared with more modern 30-footers that are just as readily available at a comparable price.

At the same time, not many 30-footers old or new seem as basically seaworthy and rugged as the Alberg. Add to these decided appeals the 30’s traditional (pleasing) appearance plus the benefits of highly active, albeit localized owner associations, and the result is a boat that should appeal to a moderately large number of prospective buyers.

In buying an older boat we’d budget some refurbishing and upgrading on top of the purchase price. The boat lends itself to being retrofitted with wheel steering, good sails, polyurethane restoration of the gelcoat, some improvement to the interior decor, etc. If not done already, replacing an original old engine, improvement of the galley, and adding some amenties would make an older 30 a better boat.

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My friend Terrell Adkisson circumnavigated in Altair (#575) in 1975-1978. That was a big influence on my decision to buy La Brisa, (#579) which I sailed on the Gulf Coast for ten years. I would point out that the Hinckley Bermuda 40 had even a longer production run from 1959 1991- though with less than half the number of boats built.

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Seafarer 30

Seafarer 30 is a 29 ′ 11 ″ / 9.1 m monohull sailboat designed by McCurdy & Rhodes and built by Seafarer Yachts between 1978 and 1985.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Keel Centerboard model: draft: 3.42’(BU). Westerbeke alt. diesel Not to be confused with the earlier TRIPP 30, which was imported by Seafarer and built in Holland. Also called SEAFARER SWIFTSURE 30. Tall rig: I: 39.00’ / 11.89m J: 12.58’ / 3.83m P: 33.50’ / 10.21m E: 10.50’ / 3.20m

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