[1][2][3] The design was built by Albin Marine in Sweden between 1984 and 1991, with 200 boats completed, but it is now out of production.

[1][3][4] The Alpha 29 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim.

It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel.

[1][3] The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 9 hp (7 kW) for docking and manoeuvring.

The fuel tank holds 12 U.S. gallons (45 L; 10.0 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 29 U.S. gallons (110 L; 24 imp gal).