Used Alpa A9 Sailboats for Sale

The Alpa A9, a distinctive masthead sloop, represents a significant chapter in the early adoption of fiberglass in European yacht building. Designed by the esteemed British naval architect John Illingworth of Illingworth & Associates, this roughly 30-foot vessel was brought to life by the Italian shipyard Alpa Yachts. Produced for a brief but impactful period between 1967 and 1970, the A9 aimed to blend competitive sailing characteristics with the burgeoning possibilities of composite construction, reflecting Alpa's reputation for innovative and well-built fiberglass boats.