Early models have a laminated wood mast brace and no liner, with a masonite-cored deck that drains overboard via the toe rail.

[5] In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "The design of the Alberg 30 dates back to 1961, and some of its features and appearance are reminiscent of the old wooded sailboats of the 1950s and 1940s.

It is interesting to note that when they first started making sailboats out of fiberglass, they tended to build up the hull and other structural areas to the same thickness that would have been found on wooden boats.

This extra fiberglass resulted in extremely strong and rugged boats, and this is certainly true of the Alberg 30.

But the Alberg 30 has a truly devoted following who believe its time-honoured appearance will not go out of style, and who appreciate the boat for its bluewater cruising potential.