Alberg 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1962 – 1987·~700 hulls·Whitby Boat Works Ltd.
Alberg 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30.25' · 9.22 m
Displ.
9,000 lbs · 4,082 kg
First year
1962

The Alberg 30 stands as a seminal achievement in the history of fiberglass yacht construction, representing the successful marriage of classic Scandinavian design principles with the thenemerging technology of reinforced plastic. Designed by the prolific Carl Alberg and commissioned by Kurt Hansen of Whitby Boat Works in 1961, the boat was intended to provide a rugged, seaworthy racercruiser that could accommodate a family while remaining manageable for a singlehander. With over 700 hulls produced between 1962 and 1984, it became one of the most successful production sailboats of its era, helping to democratize offshore cruising for the North American middle class. The design is characterized by its graceful overhangs, narrow beam, and a full keel with a protected rudder—a silhouette that remains an icon of the "plastic classic" movement.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,375
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+32.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Alberg 30 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 5,00051100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Albin Ballad 3029.99'$ 10,862177
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Sabre 30-129.92'$ 19,500163
Dufour Arpege 3030'$ 8,132165
Sabre 30-330.58'$ 20,900143
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Halmatic 3029.5'$ 17,462119
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Alberg 30You are here$ 7,37561

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Alberg 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Alberg 30 over the past 12 months is $7,375. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Alberg 30 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Alberg 30 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Alberg 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Alberg 30 has increased by 32.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Alberg 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Alberg 30 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Alberg 30?+
Comparable models include Cape Dory 36, Albin Ballad 30, Cape Dory 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.