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ORIGINS and influences
In the late seventies when Nye Yachts introduced the Alberg 29,
it was to satisfy the changing tastes and needs of the boating
consumer. On the whole the AL29 design was more than a
revamped Alberg 30, shorter over hangs(1) and more interior
volume, it has a decidedly more modern look.
Nye Yachts sales literature describes the boat as being less
tender than other Alberg designs, with firmer bilges, increased
beam and more fullness aft. In addition, it's stated, that a deeper
draft and wider keel lowering the centre of ballast by several
inches along with a higher ballast - displacement ratio, add to the
stability(2) of the Alberg 29. An indication of the true intent of this
Alberg design maybe found in phrases like "comfort at sea",
"heavy seas" and "sea going vessel" which are are found within
the builders description.
Certainly the lead keel, keel stepped mast and the liberal use of
custom bronze fittings would point to boat intended for the open
ocean. The Alberg 29 is one of Carl Alberg's last designs and
80(3) of this full keel, seaworthy craft were built until Nye Yachts
closed in 1986.
(1) Top Eighty Boat Reviews, pg 14, Alberg 29, Comparison Cruiser, by Paul Howard, reprinted from Canadian Yachting , June 1994
(2) Nye Yachts 1979 Sales Brochure
(3) Top Eighty Boat Reviews, pg 14, Alberg 29, Comparison Cruiser, by Paul Howard, reprinted from Canadian Yachting , June 1994
THE SPECS
LOL ........................................................29' 3 " ..........................8.92 mLW...........................................................22' 3 " ..........................6.78 m
BEAM ................................................... 9' 2 " .............................2.81 m
DRAFT...................................................4' 7 " ............................1.40 m
DISP. .................................................... 9000 lb. ......................4082 kg.
BALLAST..............................................4000 lb. .......................1814 kg.
SAIL AREA ..........................................416 sq. ft. ....................38.65 m2.
BAL/ DISP. RATIO ..................................................
POWER .............................................. Inboard Diesel 15hp
FUEL CAPACITY .............
WATER CAPACITY .............
REEFING .............................................Slab
CONST. ...............................................Fiberglass
SPARS..................................................Aluminum
MAST HT. ABOVE WL........
RIGGING...............................................Stainless Steel
HEADROOM........................................6' 2 ".............................1.9 m
BERTHS...............................................4 to 5
Cut-away interior and profile
