Alberg 22 Buyer's Guide
The Alberg 22 is a Carl Alberg-designed keelboat first built in 1970 by Nye Yachts of Ontario, with 180 examples produced. For a shopper scanning the used market, it presents as a compact full-keel cruiser with a reputation for seaworthy behavior and an easy helm, best judged on its own construction and known quirks rather than on upgrades alone.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Alberg 22 shares the same essential plan: accommodations for four with a forward V-berth and two quarter berths, a galley sink with manual water pump and a removable icebox, and a lazarette that houses the fuel tank. The boat's 22-foot length and 7-foot beam make the interior a weekend proposition rather than a family liveaboard, and the raised transom with keel-mounted rudder and tiller defines the cockpit and stern arrangement across the class.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The as-built rig is a masthead sloop with genoa tracks, sheet winches, and a halyard winch, and a transom-well outboard of up to 6 horsepower handles docking. Because no equipment tier data shows commonly fitted or often-seen additions, buyers should treat any navigation electronics, canvas, or sail-handling upgrades as owner-installed rather than standard. The most consequential things to verify are the original genoa tracks and winches for sail control and the outboard well installation for auxiliary power, since those bear directly on handling and service access.
What to Inspect
The principal sailing limitation to confirm in any candidate is that the keel isn't deep enough to take a big enough bite for good close-hauled performance, which is inherent to the 3.08-foot draft long-keel hull and not a defect per se. The outboard well in the lazarette should be checked for structural condition and easy engine access, as its design avoids prop cavitation in all but the choppiest seas. Otherwise, examine the fiberglass hull and deck, the teak handrails and toe rails for weathering, and the galley plumbing and icebox mounting as normal age-related items.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Alberg 22 boats are found in the United States market. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm the long keel and tiller steering suit your waters, verify the outboard well and lazarette are sound, check the genoa winches and tracks are intact, and accept the close-hauled limitation as a design trait. It remains a sensible entry into Alberg cruising for solo or couple weekend use.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Alberg 22. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $6,000 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $5,295 | -11.8% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $7,900 | +49.2% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $7,500 | -5.1% |
Where they're listed
Alberg 22 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 4.
Country view
4 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $7,700 | 4 | 1 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurley 22 | 22' | $ 3,399 | 15 | 5 |
| Alberg 22You are here | — | $ 7,700 | 4 | 1 |