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ALBERG 22 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of ALBERG 22. Built by Nye Yachts (CAN) and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1970. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 6.71. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.43. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

ALBERG 22 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about ALBERG 22 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who designed the alberg 22.

ALBERG 22 was designed by Carl Alberg.

Who builds ALBERG 22?

ALBERG 22 is built by Nye Yachts (CAN).

When was ALBERG 22 first built?

ALBERG 22 was first built in 1970.

How long is ALBERG 22?

ALBERG 22 is 4.88 m in length.

What is mast height on ALBERG 22?

ALBERG 22 has a mast height of 7.32 m.

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The Alberg 22 is a Canadian trailerable sailboat , that was designed by Swedish-American naval architect Carl Alberg and first built in 1970. [1] [2] [3]

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The design was built by Nye Yachts in Belleville, Ontario, later located in Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada . A total of 180 examples were completed before production ended. [1] [4]

The Alberg 22 is a small recreational keelboat , built predominantly of fiberglass , with teak wooden handrails and toe rails, plus other trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a raised transom , a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed long keel . It displaces 3,200 lb (1,451 kg) and carries 1,540 lb (699 kg) of ballast. Due to its weight and full keel it has been noted as handling like a larger boat. [1] [3]

The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor of up to 6 hp (4 kW) for docking and maneuvering. The outboard motor is fitted to a transom well and the lazarette has space for the fuel tank. [1] [3]

Accommodations are provided for four people in a forward "V"-berth and two quarter berths. The galley is equipped with a sink with a water pump and a removable icebox . [3]

Fitted equipment includes genoa tracks and winches, as well as a halyard winch. [3]

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 282 with a high of 276 and low of 288. It has a hull speed of 5.36 kn (9.93 km/h). [5]

Operational history

In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "this full keel boat has the proportions of a classic sailboat. It was designed by Carl Alberg, who earned a reputation for drawing extremely seaworthy sailboats. In fact, some people who are now sailing Alberg 30s and 37s got their start with the Alberg 22. The Alberg 22 heels over fairly easily at first, but it reaches a point where it locks in and goes. The full keel and high ballast displacement ratio (almost 50%) suggests that this boat should be able to handle some rough conditions." [6]

In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "This shippy little craft is almost indistinguishable from a number of similar Alberg designs ... The boat is very good for weekend cruising, though you may find she will get a bit crowded if you bring the kids along ... Best features: The high B/D ratio and long keel provide easy steering and relatively good comfort in cruising mode. The outboard well in the lazarette makes engine access easier and avoids prop cavitation in all but the choppiest seas. Worst features: Unless you are planning to challenge other Albergs of similar size, forget racing. The keel isn't deep enough to take a big enough bite for good close-hauled performance." [7]

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• ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Browning, Randy (2018). "Alberg 22 sailboat specifications and details" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/alberg-22 . Retrieved 25 July 2018 .  
• ↑ Browning, Randy (2018). "Carl Alberg" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/designer/alberg-carl . Retrieved 25 July 2018 .  
• ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Sherwood, Richard M.: A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America, Second Edition , pages 146-147. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. ISBN :0-395-65239-1
• ↑ Browning, Randy (2018). "Nye Yachts (CAN)" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/builder/nye-yachts-can . Retrieved 25 July 2018 .  
• ↑ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for Alberg 22" . Sailing Joy . http://www.sailingjoy.com/sailboat_specs/sailboat_specs/view/294/alberg-22 . Retrieved 25 July 2018 .  
• ↑ McGoldrick, Michael (2018). "Alberg 22" . Sail Quest . http://sailquest.com/market/models/alb22.htm . Retrieved 25 July 2018 .  
• ↑ Henkel, Steve: The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats , page 151. International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2010. ISBN :978-0-07-163652-0

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Hi Everyone, I have been looking into buying a small sailboat, and one of the potential purchases I am considering is an Alberg 22. I had a few questions regarding this boat and would really appreciate some help from you guys and girls. The Alberg 22 is a full keel boat. Being that the boat is probably too small for offshore cruising, I was wondering what advantage a full keel would be to a boat that is pretty much limited to sheltered waters. Can a boat that small handle really rough conditions? Is it much more likely to recover from a capsize? Has anyone owned an Alberg 22 and taken her out in open ocean? Can she handle that? I really like this boat, but I noticed that all of the Alberg 22s for sale here are equipped with an outboard. Has anyone ever seen an Alberg 22 equipped with an inboard? Or is an inboard not practical for such a small boat? I really appreciate any help. I really like the look of this boat, and the price is right. I just don't want to go out and buy one and find out I made the wrong choice... Much Thanks, Alex  

The Alberg 22 has numbers that a larger offshore boat would be proud to have. Good capsize ratio (1.9 vs 2.42 for the fin keel Catalina 22 for example) and is heavy enough to be more comfortable as well. Not quite as nimble as other lighter boats but steady and comfortable. Pretty as well. The main difference between the Alberg 22 and say an Alberg 30 is size and amenities. In the era of wooden boats most non racers had a long keel and this carried over to the earlier days of fiberglass.  

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I've owned one fin keel boat and two full keel boats. The fin keel responds more quickly to the helm, the full keel is steadier on course. If you plan long sailing days or cruises a full keel is a great asset. Alberg was a very good designer.  

Thanks WanderingStar..good advice.  

An Alberg 22 won the first mini-transat race many years ago. They had to chop some of the stern off to make the size limit for the race. They are very solid little boats, not very fast, but pretty and well-built.  

A neat fact Killarney!  

The first Mini Transat race was in 1977. Since the beginning not one boat in the top 3 positions has been designed by Carl Alberg, or for that matter any American designer. See this link. Designers The Alberg 22 is a great boat, but not a racer.  

Nice choice! I also prefer Alberg 22!  

Yeah, I agree! It's easily made the short list for certain.  

Very good advice sailguy. I guess with experience comes more confidence.  

I love my Alberg 22. It is a very seaworthy design and actually has a good turn of speed. I singlehanded it up the Mobjack this week when the wind was 15-20kts from the NE. The bay had kicked up some step 3-5 foot waves and the Alberg had no trouble going to windward just a little shy of 5kts in those conditions. I'd have like to had a reef in the main to lighten the weather helm, but otherwise it was a fantastic sail. Coming home in the same conditions I reached/surfed down those waves at 7kts. The accomodations are a little cramped for my 6'4" frame, but it's luxurious compared to backpacking. I can't say enough good things about this fun, simple boat.  

Essentially the same design and numbers, ratios as Cape Dory 22. I own a CD22... It is a great boat. At least one trans Atlantic crossing. Small Cruiser, great day sailor for two. CD made a 22D with a inboard one cylinder diesel. They are not as common as once were. Will NOT point as high as modern fins, but very very good on reach Initially tender but stiffens up nicely at 15 *. That is the older design. Lots of Atta boyz  

I own a Cape dory 22..virtually the same boat. Had it three years now. Know of one trans-Atlantic sail. I have taken several modern design sailors for a sail... let 'em sail it. They ALL loved the boat. It does not sail as close to wind as modern fins. This is am much over rated asset. It has a narrow beam and is initially tender but stiffens up past 20 degrees. Off the wind is is a beauty... Suggest you read about "form" stability vs. Ballast stability. The Cape Dory 22D had an inboard diesel.  

I have a Cape Dory 22..same as Alberg 22. Beautiful boat. Sails well. If possible, look at CD22D. It has an inboard diesel. Keep ther value well, too.  

When questioning the value of a full keel, consider what boats were popular in the past. The Typhoon (full keel alberg) had a production run of 2,123 boats not counting the Typhoon Sr. design later introduced. They are still desirable today. People appreciate the classic lines and the smaller full keel boats often perform very well due to the lower amount of weight resulting from size. The Alberg will not sail like a modern boat, becuase it is not a modern boat. But if you appreciate stability and a forgiving platform, Alberg is a designer to keep right on top of the short list. I know of a typhoon which cruised the east coast extensively (months), that is 18', so it is certainly capable of sailing in a variety of conditions. You have to give these guys credit. They knew how to build a real safe boat for the conditions.  

Anybody considering to buy an Alberg 22 should really search for a Cape Dory 22 as it is almost identical but newer. (80-85)  

The Alberg 22 is very good looking with it's traditional lines. And with that full keel, she will track like a charm compared to a fin keel. Do you guys know how small is the smallest sailboat that ever crossed the Atlantic Ocean? She was 5 ft long and made out of ply wood...I think her name was April fool. That being said, I'm pretty sure that the Alberg 22 can be pretty safe for off shore cruising even if she is on the small side. She have a good V hull shape so she will almost never pound when going up wind. She is not very beamy so she will heel alot but she will stiffens up at about 20 degrees, just like omaho5 said. Yes, this boat will recover from a capsize, but be sure to close the companion way in heavy weather because it doesn't take a lot of water to sink a small vessel. (the smaller the boat, the bigger the pumps) There is probably not enough space under the cockpit for a small inboard engine, but those small sailboat have a lazarette for the outboard engine, so your prop will stay under water. If you compare the contessa's line with the Alberg 22, you will notice a resemblance...and the contessa26 is very sea worthy  

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22 Feet 1979 Allen Nye Yachts Alberg 22 Sailboat

$4,995 (usd), boat id: 37439, contact us directly - 800-675-4089, learn how the process works (faq).

Why take the kids camping when for less than the cost of a camping trailer you can own a 22 foot live-aboard sailboat. The Alberg 22 sleeps 4 comfortably and is equipped with a head (toilet) with extended range tank, sink and cooler for your food and beer. The Alberg 22 is a safe sail boat with a full keel it is self righting, several Alberg 22 have sailed across the Atlantic to Europe. The boat comes equipped with Roller Furling Jib and Genoa, the main sail is slab reefing. The boat is in excellent condition with one small patch in the main sail. The boat comes with anchor and line as well as a 6 hp Johnson auxiliary outboard mounted in the lazerette. The Alberg 22 was purchased new in 1979and equipped with a new 6 hp Johnson outboard motor.

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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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The Alberg 35 is a 34.75ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1961 and 1967.

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The Alberg 35 is a very heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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1979 Alberg 22 designed by Carl Alberg sleeps 4 comfortably and is equipped with a head (toilet), and sink. The Alberg 22 is a safe sailboat with a full keel it is self-righting. Several Alberg 22 have sailed across the Atlantic to Europe. The boat comes equipped with a full array of sails and overall in good condition. The boat comes with anchor and line as well and 4 hp auxiliary outboard mounted in the lazerette. A custom trailer included. Contact 616-546-1606

Equipment: Custom trailer,4 hp outboard

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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)

An earlier version known as the DOUGLASS 22 was built by North American Fiberglass Mouldings.(CAN) Also known as the NORTH AMERICAN 22. Also offered in kit form.

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