InstantForum.NET v4.1.4BoatQuest.com Boating Community Forumshttp://acv1vsite1794405885/forums@boatquest.comMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:03:38 GMT20http://acv1vsite1794405885/Topic7-43-1.aspxA full-keel, soft-bilged traditional sloop, this boat shares the Carl Alberg design heritage with vessels manufactured by Cape Dory, Whitby (Alberg) and Pearson. <BR><BR>The Alberg 37 and Alberg 30 were both produced by Whitby Boat Works in Ontario. They are stiff and stable, giving a very smooth motion in the water. Amazingly, they are quite fast even in light air, as they both carry a good amount of sail in a low aspect ratio configuration. <BR><BR>I have found no weaknesses in the design of the Alberg 37 other than the weight (displaces about 20,000 pounds), which becomes a factor only during launch and haulout. <BR><BR>Although not particularly fancy, they are sound and "shippy," both inside and out. Having owned several keelboats, including a Cape Dory, I find the Alberg 37 to be a perfect boat for fast, comfortable voyage-making.Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:02:37 GMTDan_S