Alberg 29

Last updated

Alberg 29
Development
Designer Carl Alberg
Location Canada
Year1976
No. built80
Builder(s) Nye Yachts
NameAlberg 29
Boat
Boat weight 9,000 lb (4,082 kg)
Draft 4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Hull
Type Monohull
Construction Fibreglass
LOA 29.25 ft (8.92 m)
LWL 22.25 ft (6.78 m)
Beam 9.17 ft (2.80 m)
Engine type Yanmar 15 hp (11 kW) diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typelong keel
Ballast4,000 lb (1,814 kg) of lead
Rudder(s)keel-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig type Bermuda rig
I foretriangle height37.00 ft (11.28 m)
J foretriangle base12.00 ft (3.66 m)
P mainsail luff32.00 ft (9.75 m)
E mainsail foot12.16 ft (3.71 m)
Sails
Sailplan Masthead sloop
Mainsail area194.56 sq ft (18.075 m2)
Jib/genoa area222.00 sq ft (20.624 m2)
Total sail area416.56 sq ft (38.700 m2)
Racing
PHRF 222
←  Alberg 30

[ edit on Wikidata]

The Alberg 29 is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg as racer-cruiser and first built in 1976. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

The Alberg 29 is a refinement of the 1962 Alberg 30 concept. [1] [4]

Production

The design was built by Nye Yachts in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. The company built 80 examples between 1976 and 1985, but it is now out of production. [1] [3] [5]

Design

The Alberg 29 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a slightly spooned raked stem, a raised transom, a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed long keel, cutaway forward. It displaces 9,000 lb (4,082 kg) and carries 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) of lead ballast. [1] [3]

The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the standard keel fitted. [1]

The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 15 hp (11 kW). The fuel tank holds 12 U.S. gallons (45 L; 10.0 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 30 U.S. gallons (110 L; 25 imp gal). [1]

The boat's galley is located on the starboard side of the cabin, at the bottom of the companionway steps. It has a stainless steel sink and a two-burner propane stove. The head has a privacy door and is located forward on the port side, just aft of the bow "V"-berth, with the sink opposite, on the starboard side. Additional sleeping space is provided in the cabin, by the dinette settee, which has a fixed table and a single berth to starboard. The trim is teak, with the cabin sole teak and holly. A shower was a factory option. The design has 74 in (188 cm) of headroom below decks. [3] [4]

Ventilation is provided by a plexiglass forward hatch and six opening ports, while a further four ports are fixed. [3]

The boat has genoa and jib tracks and four cockpit winches, plus bronze cleats and blocks. There is an anchor locker in the bow. [3]

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 222. [4]

Operational history

In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "In many ways, the Alberg 29 is the refinement and culmination of the concept behind the original Alberg 30. It has a slightly more modern look about it. Like the older Alberg 30, this boat has a full keel and places a high priority on seaworthiness. The cleats, portholes, and other equipment are robust and indicate that the Alberg 29 was designed for bluewater cruising. Despite its full keel design, owners report that when the wind picks up, the Alberg 29 can point quite high and has a good turn of speed." [4]

In a review Richard Sherwood wrote, "While the Alberg 29 has a full keel, it is not long. The bow and counter combine to give a short, 22-foot 3-inch waterline. The bow is fine, the keel cut away. Bilges are firm, and the wide beam gives stability. Like other full-keel boats, she tracks well. The rig is high aspect and there is a large foretriangle for windward performance." [3]

See also

Related development

Similar sailboats

Related Research Articles

C&C 29 Sailboat class

The C&C 29 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian as an International Offshore Rule Half Ton class racer-cruiser and first built in 1977.

C&C 29-2 Sailboat class

The C&C 29-2, also called the C&C 29 Mark II, is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian as a Midget Ocean Racing Club racer-cruiser and first built in 1983.

The Cape Dory 22 is an American sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg as a cruiser and first built in 1981.

The Annie 30, often just called Annie, is an American sailboat that was designed by Chuck Paine as an offshore cruiser and first built in 1980.

The Leigh 30 is an American sailboat that was designed by Chuck Paine as a cruiser and first built in 1979.

The Bahama 30 is an American sailboat that was designed by Bob Finch as a cruiser and first built in 1973.

The O'Day 30 is an American sailboat that was designed by C.R. Hunt & Associates as a cruiser and first built in 1977.

The S2 9.2 is an American sailboat that was designed by Arthur Edmunds as a cruiser and first built in 1977.

The Seafarer 30, also known as the Seafarer Swiftsure 30, is an American sailboat that was designed by McCurdy & Rhodes as a cruiser-racer and first built in 1978.

The Island Packet 29 is an American sailboat that was designed by Robert K. Johnson as a cruiser and first built in 1981.

The Island Packet 35 is an American sailboat that was designed by Robert K. Johnson as a cruiser and first built in 1988.

The Southern Cross 28, also called the Gillmer 28, is an American sailboat that was designed by Thomas C. Gillmer and first built in 1978.

The Niagara 31 is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by Germán Frers as a racer-cruiser and first built in 1977.

The Aloha 32 is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by Mark Ellis as a cruiser and first built in 1979.

The Watkins 29, also known as the W29, is an American sailboat that was designed by Walter Scott in conjunction with the Watkins brothers and first built in 1984.

The Cape Dory 33 is an American sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg as cruiser and first built in 1980.

The Dockrell 37 is a British sailboat that was designed by Dockrell Yachts as a cruiser and first built in 1981.

Alberg 37 Sailboat class

The Alberg 37 is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg as a racer-cruiser and first built in 1967.

Tayana 37 Sailboat class

The Tayana 37 is a Taiwanese sailboat that was designed by American Robert Perry as a cruiser and first built in 1976.

The Bayfield 29 is a Canadian sailboat that was designed by Ted Gozzard as a cruiser and first built in 1978.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Browning, Randy (2019). "Alberg 29 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  2. ↑ Browning, Randy (2017). "Carl Alberg 1900-1986". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sherwood, Richard M.: A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America, Second Edition, pages 204-205. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. ISBN   0-395-65239-1
  4. 1 2 3 4 McGoldrick, Michael (2019). "Alberg 29". Sail Quest. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  5. ↑ Browning, Randy (2019). "Nye Yachts (CAN)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.