Why Isn’t Anyone Buying This? | A $25K Alberg 35 Bluewater Cruiser (We’d Sail Her Tomorrow)
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Why Isn’t Anyone Buying This? | A $25K Alberg 35 Bluewater Cruiser (We’d Sail Her Now)
AS OF 04/14/2026 THIS BEAUTY IS OFF THE MARKET - THE OWNER HAS FIGURED OUT A WAY TO KEEP HER.
Welcome back BoatFools Nation!
This week Canadian Ken and Tristram Coburn step aboard INDRA, a beautifully preserved 1962 Alberg 35 designed by legendary naval architect Carl Alberg — one of the most respected offshore cruising sailboats ever built.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:14 Meet the Alberg 35
01:12 The Keel, Rudder, and Hull
06:42 Up On Deck!
16:23 Below Deck!
17:40 The Galley
20:37 The Head
21:49 The V-Berth
25:18 The Diesel
27:13 Final Thoughts On This Classic!
So the obvious question becomes:
Why hasn’t this boat sold?
After walking through her condition, upgrades, and bones… honestly?
We’d sail her now.
Built by Pearson Yachts during the golden age of fiberglass construction, the Alberg 35 earned a worldwide reputation as a safe, capable offshore cruiser. Full keel stability, forgiving handling, and timeless lines have made these favorites among solo sailors, couples, and budget-minded bluewater dreamers for decades.
At an asking price of $25,000, this is the sort of boat that reminds us great sailing doesn’t require a six-figure budget.
⚓ Boat Details — INDRA
1962 Alberg 35
Designer: Carl Alberg
Builder: Pearson Yachts
Length: 35 ft
Beam: 9'67”
Draft: 5.13 ft
Displacement: approx. 13,300 lbs
Location: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Asking Price: $25,000
SELLER'S CONTACT INFORMATION: OFF MARKET
Highlights
✔ Legendary full-keel offshore design/prop in aperture
✔ Classic fiberglass hull in very good condition
✔ Maintained standing and running rigging
✔ Auxiliary diesel engine that has been updated (1,079 hrs)
✔ Survey from 2020 available for review
Perfect for coastal cruising, offshore passages, or sailors searching for an affordable liveaboard or bluewater platform.
At BoatFools Sailing we believe the smartest boats are often the quiet classics — cared for, thoughtfully upgraded, and ready to go sailing instead of sitting on a project list.
Fair winds ⚓
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