Alpa 12.70 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an Alpa 12.70 means chasing a genuine rarity: only 15 were built starting in 1969, and the boat carries the Sparkman & Stephens pedigree that makes Italian fiberglass of that era worth a second look. Most survivors trace back to the original owner or ex-charter use, and the class is small enough that each sale matters to the tiny existing owner community.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The 12.70 was originally offered in long deckhouse or short deckhouse versions, with only four short deckhouse boats ever built—those are the ones collectors prize, but you are far more likely to be shown a long deckhouse cruiser with the owner three-cabin arrangement.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Teak decks are commonly fitted on these boats, a period-correct upgrade that buyers should evaluate for condition rather than treat as original. Beyond that, the used fleet is largely as-sold or owner-refitted without a dominant upgrade pattern, so judge each boat on its own rig, engine, and systems rather than expecting a standard modern package.
What to Inspect
No model-specific defect list governs the viewing of a 12.70. A buyer should still apply normal survey discipline for a 1969-era fiberglass hull, checking the solid fiberglass deck and hull for evidence of impact or unrepaired osmotic blistering before purchase.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats appear on the used market in Italy. Before you commit:
- Confirm whether the hull is a long or short deckhouse version
- Inspect teak deck bedding for soft spots or leaks
- Verify the Lombardini diesel and 25-gallon fuel system
- Check the three-cabin layout matches the listing
- Commission a survey despite the clean record
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Alpa 12.70. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $46,376 | — |
Where they're listed
Alpa 12.70 listings appear across 1 country. Italy has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | $46,376 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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