Why don't you read much about the Alberg 35?

george · Post by **george** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:04 pm

Is there something wrong with the Alberg 35? People seem to rave on the 37, 30 and even the 22, but the 35 seems to be the red-headed stepchild.

I ask because there's one for sale at http://www.alberg30.org/collaborate/AlbergBoatsForSale

Not that I would buy such a large boat, but it made me wonder why it was offered so cheap.

Seems like a cheap boat condo!

Post by **Tim** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:18 pm

I'm not sure that a whole lot of them were made; I honestly don't know. that might account for why you aren't hearing so much about them. The Whitby-built boats like the 37, 30, and 22 were much more mass-produced than the Pearson-built 35.

The A35 is a pretty nice boat. I've been on a couple and they would be good candidates for rebuilding as needed. They do suffer a bit from the standard flat Alberg sheerline, but they can be fine looking boats when doled up properly.

I'm sure the boat offered at $5800 requires plenty of work. The boats were pretty basic from the factory (fake wood Formica and the lot), and plenty of them are in similar condition to most Tritons.