Alberg 29
Description
The Alberg 29, designed by Carl Alberg and built by Nye Yachts in Canada from 1975 to 1983 with approximately 150 hulls produced, is a compact 29-foot full-keel bluewater cruiser featuring a 9.25-foot beam, 22.5-foot waterline, and 4.5-foot draft with 4,000 pounds of encapsulated lead ballast in a 9,500-pound displacement for exceptional stability, a comfort ratio of 28–32, and a capsize screening value under 1.80. Its classic masthead sloop (or optional cutter) rig delivers 430 square feet of sail area for a moderate SA/D of ~16.0 and PHRF ratings around 225–240, prioritizing seakindly motion, heavy-weather balance, and effortless short-handed sailing over speed. The hand-laid solid fiberglass hull with long keel and skeg-hung rudder ensures bulletproof durability and straight tracking, while the warm teak interior offers 6’0” headroom, sleeping 4–5 across a V-berth, quarter berth, and convertible saloon, plus a compact galley, enclosed head, and functional nav station. Proven in transatlantics, Great Lakes passages, and coastal cruising, the Alberg 29 remains a highly prized pocket bluewater icon
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Alberg |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nye Yachts |
| LOA | 29.250 ft |
| LWL | 22.250 ft |
| Beam | 9.170 ft |
| Displacement | 9000 lb |
| Ballast | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 12.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 12 ft | 32 ft | 12.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Alberg 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.17 ft - (3709 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.54 ft - (10223 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.84 ft - (10314 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 199.96 ft² |
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Alberg 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 31.12 ft - (9485 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.93 ft - (4855 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.96 ft - (8217 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.8 ft - (4206 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 214.71 ft² |
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Alberg 29 - GENOA
| Luff | 36.95 ft - (11262 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.41 ft - (5916 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.72 ft - (10583 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 332.56 ft² |
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Alberg 29 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 36.95 ft - (11262 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.99 ft - (10360 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 549 ft² |
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Alberg 29 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 21.39 ft - (6520 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.01 ft - (2746 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.52 ft - (5340 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.2 ft - (2195 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 77 ft² |
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