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Volume 1
Number 1
April 30, 2000

Alberg 35

This classic dates from the early days of fiberglass boatbuilding. Though aged, she has her good points.

While the Alberg 35 had moderate success as a racer, the boat was--and still is--a cruising boat. By current standards, the Alberg 35 is a slow boat for her length overall, with a typical PHRF rating of 198. By way of comparison, her replacement, the Pearson 35, rates about 174, and the Ericson 35-2 about 150. But Alberg 35s take to sea pretty well. The narrow, deep hull form makes for a very good range of positive stability--about 135 degrees--and an easy motion in a seaway. Owners consider the boat slightly slower to slightly faster than other boats of similar size and type. The Alberg 35 was built both as a sloop…

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