The Alberg 30: A Sailboat Design That’s Aging Like Fine Wine | TOUR [[9/7/25 SOLD!]]
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[[09/07/2025 SOLD]] LEGENDS Never DIE! Alberg 30 Sailboat Tour | $12,500
LEGENDS Never Die! Meet HERON, a 1968 Alberg 30 sailboat — one of the most beloved 30-foot cruisers ever built. Canadian Ken and I fell in love with this boat the moment we stepped aboard, and she’s ready to splash right now. With a Beta Marine diesel showing just 130 hours, a fresh set of sails, solid rigging, and plenty of thoughtful upgrades, this Alberg 30 is turn-key and waiting for her next adventure.
Designed by Carl Alberg and built by Whitby Boatworks, the Alberg 30 has earned cult-classic status for her graceful lines, rugged build, and proven offshore capability. Over 750 were built, and countless sailors still swear by them for coastal cruising and bluewater passages. HERON is no exception — she’s been lovingly maintained, upgraded, and comes with extras that make her ready to sail today.
Chapters:
00:00 Opener
00:12 Intro to the Alberg 30
00:43 Keel and Topsides - both are GREAT!
05:49 Up on Deck with Canadian Ken
12:27 Canadian Ken impersonates Spider Man and Takes Us Below
12:45 Interior/galley
14:12 The Beta Marine Diesel!
15:40 Main Salon
17:02 V-Berth & Head
19:37 The Sail Loft/Sail Inventory
21:17 The Mast, Boom, and Spinnaker Pole
23:19 Bonus Sailboat for Sale - $3,500, complete with Trailer
24:24 That's a wrap PLUS we're selling some Bitcoin...Just kidding!
Highlights:
-Solid hand-laid fiberglass hull with balsa-core deck
-Chainplates replaced/re-bedded in 2015
-Beta 20 Marine Diesel (~130 hrs)
-Fresh Garmin chart plotter/GPS (2021)
-Pope mainsail, Pope jib, Bohndell genoa + spinnakers
-New cushions, clean interior with classic teak joinery
-Topsides refinished in Awlgrip, brightwork replaced
-Comes with 5 jack stands + a trailer for the spars
If you’re looking for a classic 30-foot cruiser with timeless lines and a reputation for seaworthiness, this Alberg 30 deserves a serious look. Please contact the seller, Peter, with any additional questions: [[UPDATE: SOLD 09/07/2025]]
Please remember, Canadian Ken and I have NO financial interest in the boats we profile.
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