What the fleet has seen
The Alberg 37, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Alberg 37 is a masthead sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built by Whitby Boat Works Ltd. between 1967 and 1988, featuring a long keel, an 11.3-meter length overall, a 3.1-meter beam, a 1.7-meter draft, and 7620 kg displacement. The Mark I variant was produced from 1967 to 1971, while the Mark II, introduced later, incorporated more molded fiberglass components and less wood. Aboard *Cruising Maya*, Mac and Jenny sail their 1980 Alberg 37, *Maya*, extensively, including a 634-nautical-mile transit of the Inside Passage to Alaska and a 200-mile crossing of the Sea of Cortez to Mazatlan, Mexico. They undertake significant maintenance, such as refinishing teak handrails, replacing a heat exchanger, and repairing structural fiberglass damage around chain plate mounts caused by water intrusion and failing bulkhead tabbing.0:36 The crew addresses engine issues like a hard-starting diesel due to a loose fuel line fitting and performs routine maintenance on their composting head.4:01 They navigate challenging conditions, including striking a submerged log near Prince Rupert and encountering steep waves in the Sea of Cortez, emphasizing the importance of weather windows and accurate current data in areas like Sergius Narrows.4:52
