The Alberg 35 is a

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Carl Alberg Carl Alberg (11 April 1901 – 31 August 1986) was a Swedish born naval architect known for his influence in early fiberglass boats. Career Alberg moved to the United States in 1925 where he began working as a rigger then later as a spar (sa ...

. It is also known as the Pearson Alberg 35. The design was produced not only by

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, but also by AeroMarine Composites and

Ericson Yachts Ericson Yachts, Inc. was a pioneering builder of fiberglass yacht A yacht () is a sail- or marine propulsion, motor-propelled watercraft made for pleasure, cruising, or racing. There is no standard definition, though the term generally applies ...

. It is the larger cousin of the

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and the Pearson Triton. The Alberg 35 was the second yacht put into production by Pearson after the hugely successful Triton. In the case of Ericson, boats were produced from Pearson molds that had been salvaged by Ericson employees from a California landfill; the Alberg 35 became one of Ericson's early successes.

Specifications

LOA: 34'-9" LWL: 24'-0" Beam: 9'-8" Draft: 5'-2" Ballast: 5300 lb (Lead) Sail Area (100%): Displacement: PHRF Race Rating: 198

References

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External links

* http://www.alberg35.org/ * https://sailboat.guide/pearson/alberg-35 * http://www.alberg35.com/ (restoration blog) Sailing yachts 1960s sailboat type designs Sailboat types built by Ericson Yachts Sailboat type designs by Carl Alberg