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Alberg 34
Designer: Carl Alberg  ·  Builder: Nye Yachts (Can)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Alberg 34

Designed by the legendary Carl Alberg and built by Nye Yachts in Canada, this 34-footer represents a rare gem from the mid-1980s with only four hulls ever constructed. The boat embodies Alberg's signature philosophy of creating seaworthy cruising sailboats that prioritize comfort and safety over outright speed. With its traditional long keel configuration and substantial 14,000-pound displacement, this vessel delivers the steady, predictable handling characteristics that made Alberg designs so revered among serious cruisers. The generous ballast-to-displacement ratio of nearly 50% ensures excellent stability, while the comfortable 35.51 comfort ratio indicates this boat will provide a smooth ride in offshore conditions. The masthead sloop rig offers straightforward sail handling, making it well-suited for shorthanded cruising or extended offshore passages. While the capsize screening formula of 1.68 falls into the acceptable range for coastal and offshore sailing, the boat's conservative design philosophy clearly favors safety over performance. Given its robust construction, traditional underbody, and Alberg's reputation for creating boats that "take care of their crews," this rare 34-footer would appeal most to sailors seeking a capable bluewater cruiser with classic aesthetics and proven seaworthiness.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.08 ft / 10.39 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.50 ft / 7.77 m
Beam 10.08 ft / 3.07 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement 14,000.00 lb / 6,350 kg
Ballast 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 567.00 ft² / 52.68 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Carl Alberg
Builder Nye Yachts (CAN)
First Built 1984
Number Built 4
Related Sailboats ["Crealock 34 Pacific Seacraft" · "Aloha 34" · "Formosa 34" · "Catalina 34" · "Sabre 34"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 195
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 15.67
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 46.43
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 376.93
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 35.51
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.68
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.77 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.17
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 918.43 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.67
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 43.25 ft / 13.18 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.75 ft / 4.19 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.50 ft / 11.73 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
SA Fore 297.34 ft² / 27.62 m²
SA Main 269.50 ft² / 25.04 m²
SA Total (100%) 566.84 ft² / 52.66 m²
Est. Forestay Length 45.38 ft / 13.83 m
Engine & Accommodations
Water Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Alberg 34 ★
34.1 ft
Aloha 34
34.0 ft
Catalina 34
34.0 ft
Formosa 34
34.0 ft
LWL
Alberg 34 ★
25.5 ft
Aloha 34
28.7 ft
Catalina 34
29.3 ft
Formosa 34
29.5 ft
Beam
Alberg 34 ★
10.1 ft
Aloha 34
11.2 ft
Catalina 34
11.9 ft
Formosa 34
11.8 ft
Displacement
Alberg 34 ★
14 lbs
Aloha 34
13 lbs
Catalina 34
11 lbs
Formosa 34
13 lbs
Ballast
Alberg 34 ★
6 lbs
Aloha 34
4 lbs
Catalina 34
5 lbs
Formosa 34
4 lbs
Sail Area
Alberg 34 ★
567 sq ft
Aloha 34
531 sq ft
Catalina 34
514 sq ft
Formosa 34
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Alberg 34 ★
195 s/nm
Aloha 34
—
Catalina 34
150 s/nm
Formosa 34
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Alberg 34 ★
15.7
Aloha 34
15.0
Catalina 34
15.7
Formosa 34
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Alberg 34 ★
46.4 %
Aloha 34
34.6 %
Catalina 34
41.8 %
Formosa 34
30.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Alberg 34 ★
35.5
Aloha 34
27.9
Catalina 34
22.0
Formosa 34
25.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Alberg 34 ★
1.68
Aloha 34
1.88
Catalina 34
2.09
Formosa 34
1.99
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Alberg 34 ★
376
Aloha 34
257
Catalina 34
213
Formosa 34
236
Hull Speed
Alberg 34 ★
6.8 kts
Aloha 34
7.2 kts
Catalina 34
7.3 kts
Formosa 34
7.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Alberg 34 ★
1.2
Aloha 34
1.9
Catalina 34
—
Formosa 34
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