BOAT TOUR! 1980 Alberg 37 Sailboat- Bluewater Cruising Boat (Episode 31)

[@i.am.mindblind]

Thanks! I'm reading a book called Float Away by Trish Doller that has this kind of sailboat. I'm not very familiar with boats so it was nice seeing what the characters are talking about 😁

[@trevorbyron9448]

Immaculate boat. Like the factory set finish on inside. Looks huge in inside

[@CruisingMaya]

She's pretty spacious for only a 9.5' beam. We love all the wood on the inside- very homey inside!

[@johnfoster1201]

Such a beautiful boat. I've been looking at these boats for many years, and it is so good to see a couple doing quality videos on KZbin featuring the Alberg 37. Thanks! Keep it up.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate your comment and your viewership!

[@ronagoodwell2709]

That is one sweet Ab 37. Nice to see these classics out and about in the world.

[@CruisingMaya]

We love Maya! Thanks for watching

[@melaniemurphy2964]

Great, insightful tour - so much thought into making your space so useable to meet your needs while living on the water! Really fun to see - thanks!

[@CruisingMaya]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@patrickwentz8413]

wow. so much more room than my Alberg 30. Love it.

[@CruisingMaya]

Albergs are such great boats! Thanks for watching!

[@edhowe6443]

A beautiful boat. I noticed that you have the Vesper Marine AIS, I have that one as well, and am very happy with it. I got a chuckle when Jenny commented that she would love to have foot pumps, most people want electric pumps. lol I like my foot pumps. Keeping it simple. ;)

[@CruisingMaya]

We love the xb8000, especially the anchor watch app- do you use that? We love that it tracks the boats GPS so we have a history of where the boat has been while at anchor.... makes deciding if the boat has drug anchor much easier. We like the manual pumps... less to break, doesnt consume battery power, etc. What we would REALLY like is hot water, but doesnt look like that's going to happen anytime soon... I suppose we'll just have to go to warmer waters!

[@edhowe6443]

@@CruisingMaya Yes, I also would like hot water, but you get used to just heating it up on the stove, as you know. :) I haven't used the anchor watch at all. So far, my Rochna and lots of chain has not let me down.

[@CruisingMaya]

@@edhowe6443 I would give the anchor watch a try- we use it every time we anchor. Provides additional peace of mind for a good night's rest.

[@edhowe6443]

@@CruisingMaya Yes, I probably will next season, I will be in unfamiliar waters.

[@jaimepowell5033]

I had an Alberg 37 ketch. A beautiful boat with really nice sailing characteristics on the Texas coast. It might have been a little stuffy at anchor on a summer night at anchor in a bay. But, I made devices to send that sea breeze below. My wife & i took some friends from the marina out for an overnight offshore sail. We left in the early morning hours. As we cleared the channel I pointed Paraja onto a loose/tight reach to to south, set the wind vane & marked pososition on the chart.& noted GPS position on the console & LORAN (Yeah. I still had one. Back-ups are a blessing.) Then I sent Roger below to make the women were okay, They were still sleeping. Once I knew she, the boat, was running good I went below & made breakfast, oatmeal with raisins, butter & brown sugar. Noted position on the chart, GPS, LORAN & dead reckoning. Took depth off the fish finder & noted wind speed & relative direction hull speed. We stopped in the afternoon. I hove her to, threw poly ropes over & we all took a swim in 200 fathoms of blue water. A tiny fresh water rinse & that was our bath for the day. Into the night we rolled southward. I reduced sail & set a timer. Wife joined me in the cockpit & Roger. & Gail went to the fore deck. I set the timer & woke every 30 minutes. A look around. Every hour I made notes in the log & our position on the chart. At around 4am Roger & Gail came aft. Gail went below & wife went down to too. [We had the pilot berth model.) At sunrise we turned her back onto a broad reach & I reset the windvane. We were headed home and the trades were freshening. I'd raised the main in early morning. But now she felt "preesed" & the vane was struggling. We reefed the main & rolled in some jib to balance the boat. At noon, in that broad reach we're getting close to home port. Roger & Gail are sitting on the "highside." He has his arm around her & they're both smiling. Darling is sitting in front of me with her legs slightly spread & I'm pretty sure she has "oh baby" panties on under those shorts. Roger & Gail have a Hunter 40 something. Roger says "She's so smooth. She always tells you what she's going to do, even when you're down below and can't see the wave coming she doesn't make a sharp movement. She just accepts the the wave & rides it like it part of her. I'm watch you on the helm. You're olding steady. Slight adjustments, but nothing drastic. Same with the vane earlier. The balance is easily found & the boat almost sail itself" That's a Carl Alberg design. He didn't bdesign "great" boats. But, he did design "good" boats with great capabilities.

[@johnbrooks3750]

Lovely boat in outstanding shape! I have a 1967 Alberg 30.

[@CruisingMaya]

Classic great boats!

[@whitneycrew1]

Just discovered your videos and really enjoy them, thank you! You appear prepared for extensive, self-sufficient cruising. We recently returned from many years off-shore, and downsized to a 1983 C&C 37 for BC coastal cruising. Gear I find super useful, and suggest for your consideration: foot pumps for water at sinks. At the galley sink I have one foot pump for sea water (pre-wash dishes etc) and one for fresh water (so great to have both hands free).

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks for your comment and suggestions! Since this video was published we made upgrades to Maya- we have a fresh water foot pump and we added an electric pump for sea water- that feeds a facet in the galley and VERY IMPORTANT forward deck wash.... so nice to have that to spray the mud off the anchor rode.... not to mention the forward deck where Disco does her business. Appreciate your comment and you watching. We love BC and hope to cruise there again someday! Cheers!

[@Cacheola]

Sweet boat. That saloon table is trick, folds up out of the way... We're enjoying your vids, playing catchup :)

[@CruisingMaya]

Maya is a great boat - we love her!

[@robertherrmann4823]

Looks like a well thought out boat. Enjoy!

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks! We love her!

[@edwardfinn4141]

Maya, as I mentioned I talked with Peter Smith, Since he holds the patent on Rocna anchors, I consider him an ‘expert’. He advised me to not use any swivel on the rode, instead just use the biggest ‘good quality’ shackle you could get to fit thru the chain link. And use a galvanized shackle rather then a Stainless Steel shackle, because Stainless is a weaker metal.

[@philiporourke7896]

Great lookin boat, inside and out. Interesting vid, thanx.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks- we love Maya! She takes good care of us.

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Great video, many thanks ⛵ I like it alberg boat. I am looking in 2021 to find a blue water boat sailing around the world 🌎.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks for your comment! I heard some great boatbuying advice that's stuck with me: "Buy as new and as small of a boat as possible". Good luck with your endeavor and don't forget to explore the PNW on your world tour!

[@leoniewellesley6684]

Beautiful interior design and decor!

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you- we love her!

[@mikeforester9849]

enjoyed your delivery. look forward to more of your adventures.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you! Maya's a good old boat. Lots of fun plans for us in the next year!

[@nancyernst474]

Nice video, thanks for the tour! I love that you make bread!

[@CruisingMaya]

We eat like royalty when we are cruising.... fresh sourdough bread and fresh seafood!

[@timlamarre8680]

Thank you for posting.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisalmquist6542]

Great tour with amazing shots. Boat looks great, especially in the NW. Change out the house Bank to AGM or “sealed”. Those golf cart batteries off gas Sulfur, and their plates cant withstand vibration or shock well.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately, we are stuck with these golf cart batteries for a few years, but will definitely consider AGM or some other sort of sealed battery technology. The batteries worked well for our latest big trip, but we will have our eyes out for a deal on some nicer batteries. Thank you again for the comment and for watching!

[@johnnya9001]

Can't beat an Alberg boat. Nice

[@CruisingMaya]

We love 'em! Thanks for watching!

[@nicolasfilsdejean]

Beautiful setup and really very well maintained boat. Very practical and enspires confidence. Just one question: do you have a shower setup (hot water and drainage)? thanks for your video

[@CruisingMaya]

No shower no hot water.

[@SVRoquetta]

burning question... is there room for a shower on your boat? i mean, if you had pressurised hot and cold water etc would a basic shower fit in the heads? great video, thanks

[@CruisingMaya]

With the size of our head we'd have to sit on the toilet to shower. It's a small head- we just shower on deck... can be rough when its windy or cold. To answer your question I would say no room in the head to shower.

[@inheaven11]

Thank You for that great video. I am offered an exact Alberg 1980 in La Paz and will consider your options. Thanks for the ideas. Billy

[@CruisingMaya]

They are great boats! If you can check the condition of the water tanks. Ours are about at the end of their life 😬. Hit us up with any questions and check out the alberg owners FB group- great resource.

[@EricWayne0807]

Beautiful boat

[@CruisingMaya]

We love her! Thanks for the comment.

[@lindafraley5538]

So fun to see what your "tiny house" looks like!

[@CruisingMaya]

We like to the boat an ultra tiny house!

[@rimasmeleshyus6545]

Nice boat good tour, many thanks . Greetings from the garden island of Kauai. I am looking to buy a boat for next year 2021 . Alberg and Contessa my favorite boats. I am talking. 30 footers

[@CruisingMaya]

Greetings and thanks for commenting! We are glad you enjoyed the boat tour. Albergs are great sailing boats and we highly recommend. Best of luck on your boat search!

[@edwardfinn4141]

nice boat

[@jackrabbit5047]

Wow! She is gorgeous!

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you! She was lucky to have good owners in her past!

[@Rastameister]

Hi, I live just below Prince Rupert and totally love the beauty of BC's coast and plan to buy a sailboat soon. I can't help but notice that you seem to run a lot on your engine instead of sail. What can you tell me about the feasibility of using wind for propulsion on coastal BC waters? If I didn't want to sail in white-caps would I be on engine power most of the time? I like the practicality of your video, thanks for sharing everything, Donald.

[@CruisingMaya]

Hello Donald! You live in a very beautiful place! You can definitely sail in the coastal waters of BC. We didn't sail at all during our passage through BC due to a damaged forestay, but if it was working we would have been able to sail some. We tend to motor quite a bit due to the long distances we travel, but we would definitely sail more if we were going 15-20 miles/day. At this point in the trip we were averaging 40+miles/day. There were plenty of non-whitecap, decent sailing days. Bottomline... you should get that boat 😀. Thanks for watching and following along- we appreciate it!

[@Rastameister]

@@CruisingMaya Yes, the coast of BC is insanely beautiful. I used to work on tug boats when I first saw it. Okay, so lots of wind then. Sadly I had to look up forestay. I like the look and form of this boat, especially the comfort and capsize ratio as coastal BC can get rough and likely is not too fin keel friendly. Thank you and cheers to Cruising Maya!

[@Arctodusangustidens]

I loved your boat! it looks very safe and cozzy. We are looking at Alberg's 37 for our retirement plan of sailing around the world :) Do you recomend this boat? I wonder what is the average speed with only the engine running? Thank you!

[@CruisingMaya]

We definitely recommend! She's a bit smaller than many other 37'ers but she's stout and very homey inside. On average, with our 30hp diesel, we can run at 5.5 knots burning approx a half gallon an hour. Thanks for watching and good luck on your boat search!

[@denbeech6647]

Lovely boat. Thanks for sharing in such detail. If I may ask is the shower in the head practical for day to day showers?

[@CruisingMaya]

I would say the head is not practical for daily showers. Too cramped.We have always showered above deck. Hope that helps your cause.

[@goingnomadbysonicid9642]

Being a 1980 Alberg, I assume Maya has a full keel. How’s the stability?? We’re planning to buy exactly the same boat and we’re curious about it. Thanks!

[@CruisingMaya]

Hello there- Yes, Maya has a full keel. Stability seems good- this is our first boat so we don't have much to compare to. We love ours and I'm sure you will love yours! Thanks for the question- cheers!

[@hlynnkeith9334]

10:00 Absolutely love the trash bin!

[@CruisingMaya]

Super convenient design! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewoneill5003]

Very nice A37. I would like to find one in the Southern Caribbean after hurricane season. With 248 built they are found around the globe. I hear the Beta is great. Cheers!

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks! We were lucky to find our A37 in such good shape and we are trying to continue that effort. We love our Beta30- designed to be owner maintained which is perfect for cruising boats. Thanks for the comment- cheers!

[@andrewoneill5003]

Cruising Maya I feel the prior owner PO was a fairly meticulous chap. He seemed to be putting together a safe long term boat, things changed as happens and you got a boat that checks all the boxes. Luck plays a small role in how life plays out but you have stacked the deck in your favour. Cheers!

[@CruisingMaya]

@@andrewoneill5003 We are so lucky to have landed Maya! The previous owner did so much for this boat: new engine, new mast, new rigging, new stove/oven, new electronics, put in a composting head, and converted the holding tank to additional fuel storage, new jib sail, the list goes on. We NEVER would have been able to afford to all of those things.... let alone a new engine! We've done a lot of work to the boat to keep her going and have some other big upgrades coming in the future. Now if we could just push past this whole COVID episode we can really spread Maya's wings. We had planned on taking Maya to Mexico this winter, but alas it was not to be. Current plan is to head to Alaska early next Spring and then head South to Mexico Fall of 2021. Appreciate ya watching and commenting- we feel the love! Many thanks and cheers from the crew of Maya.

[@garye4145]

Is your anchor heavier than the recommended weight? Seems many sailors will put in anchors that are above the recommended weight.

[@CruisingMaya]

We have a Rocna 20, which is think is on the heavier side of things for our boat's length. It's been an amazing anchor so far- sticks very well in the PNW mud bottoms.

[@prof.heinous191]

Thanks for this tour - do you think it's too much for a solo sailor?

[@CruisingMaya]

No, I don't think the Alberg is too much for a solo sailor. On Maya, if I was going to solo her on a long passage, I would change the running rigging and beef up the autopilot, but other than that I think it would be alright.

[@prof.heinous191]

@@CruisingMaya Thanks!

[@tc-nv8ig]

I have a A37 as well, in Ontario, just put in the airhead, ripped out the tank, in the tour you didnt lift the floor board, do you still have it, i am thinking to use it for fresh water jerry cans maybe, or just stowage, also thinking about putting my batteries in there, (lots of weight down low)

[@CruisingMaya]

On our boat there's a diesel tank there with a pump that transfers it to the main tank. The tank holds 13 gallons and we love having the extra range.

[@edwardfinn4141]

Nice set up! Is this the original factory layout ? Or was the interior renovated and improved?

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks! We love our boat! I think the galley was redone at some point- on Albergs typically the sinks are right under the companionway, but that's not the case with our Alberg. We are a big fan of this layout. Thanks for watching!

[@edwardfinn4141]

I didn’t mention it but , I just purchased an Alberg 35, 2006 Yanmar engine, Improved keel stepped mast, good sails, radar, propane stove, Interior needs a lot of work though.

[@88rushrocks]

Love the videos did you guys make it to Mexico ?

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks! Yes, we have cruised 2 winters in Pacific Mexico. Lovely cruising grounds.

[@allanmoore7790]

Is running the engine your only option to charge your four batteries? I didn’t see any solar panels or wind generator on the deck. Is this because you are in the Pacific Northwest? If you have to charge the batteries by running the engine have you considered installing a larger alternator? Otherwise, looks like a very comfortable boat!

[@CruisingMaya]

When this video was published the engine was the only source to charge the batteries. Since then, we've added 200w of solar panels as well as a lithium battery bank with a super charged, externally regulated alternator! We just converted to lithium this year and it's been fantastic to have- especially living full time on the hook. Here's a link to the video where we cover our lithium conversion in case you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJzUZ2yZpN2EpJI

[@allanmoore7790]

@@CruisingMaya Thank you for the update! I found this link via Skagit Community College Marine Technology Program and didn’t realize it was from prior year.

[@CruisingMaya]

@@allanmoore7790 we love SVC! We were students there and learned a ton. And, also, we really need to do an update to the boat tour- we've done A TON of upgrades and work to her since this video was published. Thanks again for your comment and watching!

[@allanmoore7790]

@@CruisingMaya - Sorry, meant to reply earlier! As you are probably aware, SVC is in the process of doing a Total Refit of a 39’ Westsail named Kings Pride which will be completed in late Spring of 2022. If I was a young man, which I am not, I would put in a bid when they place her up for auction. If I won the bid, I would enroll in the Marine Technology Program for a year so I could really learn about all the systems, especially the electrical and diesel. After the year of School, buying a new set of tools, and all the spare parts, and loading up on groceries, I would leave Anacortes in the Spring of 2023 and sail to San Diego. Then off to Mexico and through the Panama Canal into the Caribbean. Ah……. Fanciful Dreams!!

[@CruisingMaya]

@@allanmoore7790 yes I am aware! The boat is gonna be awesome. Jenny wants to buy it lol! And we would if we have the money- BRAND NEW engine, rigging, tanks, running rigging, electrical.... the list goes on. It's going to be a bargain too for whoever gets the boat. If we have a windfall of cash or we get a viral video we are totally buying that boat.... but you should definitely place a bid!!

[@GabrielBardas]

great video .... subscribed.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you! We appreciate every subscriber and view!

[@lizfraley5688]

Great video! Are you taking visitors? :)

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you! Yes we are taking guests, but only if you are willing to take part in happy hour!

[@billhutton9185]

The boat looks great! It's always nice when the previous owner takes good care of things. But we do love your new bench seat on the stern rail. We'll have to make one of those too. Do you know if the previous owner moved the galley sink or did Whitby BW do that on later models? Bill

[@CruisingMaya]

Highly recommend the bench seating- helps so much when we have guests. No idea when the galley sink got moved, although it seems like it's been there for a long time.

[@didierpotolos3319]

14:13 My last hope to buy an Alberg 37 died here!! I'm 6ft8, what headroom is acceptable for me? Can i survive in a boat with 6ft4 headroom? Thank you!

[@CruisingMaya]

@@didierpotolos3319 dang 6'8" might be too much. Get on an alberg and try it out

[@capponithompson7931]

What kind of engine does your boat have?

[@daviddelorme825]

I would like to contact you, I just bought a alberg 37 on vancouver Island and would like to see how you have your propane locker set up.

[@CruisingMaya]

Congrats on the boat! Best way for us to show you our propane locker is to contact through instagram. We can easily send a video showing the setup via that app. You can contact us on instagram at @cruisingmaya

[@AfterDeath1986]

I guess saying just BC would confuse a lot of Americans eh? Hearing British Columbia, seems weird lol nice boat though!!

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you!

[@edwardfinn4141]

I personally talked to Peter Smith, the designer of Rocna anchors, a d a very experienced cruiser, he recommended I not use an anchor swivel, because they sometimes fail, and are a ‘weak link’...

[@CruisingMaya]

Oh interesting.... Does he recommend just a straight shackle between the chain and the anchor?

[@edwardfinn4141]

An Alberg 37 is a quality offshore boat, heavily built, full keel, protected rudder, good sail area to weight ratio, and you got a great looking engine there. I commented elsewhere about your fuel filter, I see that you do have a racor filter bolted to the side of the bulkhead near the engine. Thats good. Take your time cruise the west coast, dont be in a hurry to cross an ocean, but the boat can certainly handle it. If you are gonna live on the boat in the PNW, year round, then I would consider changing the solid fuel stove to a diesel burner... The ocean is much colder then the adjacent land, and a diesel stove uses very little fuel; Most of the work to convert over is already done.... Good luck, you can do it!

[@CruisingMaya]

@@edwardfinn4141 Looking back, I should have installed a diesel heater. The solid fuel heater just doesn't make sense for living on a boat through a PNW. Way too much work, and the fuel takes up way too much space. During the winters we only use the solid fuel heater when we REALLY need it- typically when temps are around 20 degrees. Otherwise, we get by with a small space heater. Hindsight is 20/20- should have gone with a diesel heater....

[@edwardfinn4141]

Peter Smoth suggested no sivel, and just use a top quality “proof”;shackle, with the biggest size pin that will fit thru the chain.

[@jessicakrucina2174]

Watched a couple of your videos. Such a cool adventure. How did you guys learn to sail and what experience did you have before buying the boat? Looking to take lessons in PNW. Any advice is appreciated.

[@CruisingMaya]

We took a week long sailing class out of Bellingham, WA. I thought it did a great job of teaching us the basics to get us up and running. That week was the only sailing experience we had prior to buying our boat and I think that prepared us enough to get us going. That being said, I wish we would have taken a docking specific course to gain some confidence when docking.... I (Mac) had some sleepless nights before taking the boat out of the slip for the first time- thankfully that went well! Thanks for the message and please let us know if you have any other questions! Link to the sailing school we went through: sanjuansailing.com/instruction-sail/weeklong-courses.html

[@leandrobecker776]

Hi :) What's the measure the height of the room? ty :)

[@CruisingMaya]

6'3" at the center. I'm exactly 6'3" tall and the boat works for me if that's any help. Cheers.

[@leandrobecker776]

@@CruisingMaya hey thanks 🙏

[@johnwalsh6237]

She’s beautiful!!! How does she sail?

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks! She sails great although we don't have much go compare to as this is our first boat.

[@capponithompson7931]

Somehow I missed it on the tour. Disregard.

[@Nils_Hammarsten]

37 is a decent size. 27 is to crampt 47 is to expensive

[@CruisingMaya]

EXACTLY right!

[@davidd3377]

Nice boat but I would have to stop that slapping noise. I couldn’t stand it hat every few seconds. Maybe you get accustomed to it.

[@CruisingMaya]

Boats are LOUD when it's windy out. You get used to it for the most part. Thanks for watching!

[@davidd3377]

I figured it out the second time. Hand slapping everything was what was loud. I just didn’t realize that was so magnified in the video.

[@CruisingMaya]

@@davidd3377 I was very slap happy while filming this video.

[@davidd3377]

That’s normal from every tour I have watched. For some reason it was just magnified more when you did. I watched it again and when you use your foot to show things it does it as well. Your microphone just likes it

[@gllsbcdkdmdmsjjjsbbbh]

Boat has no shower? wow

[@CruisingMaya]

We shower in the cockpit. Alaska was 🥶🥶🥶

[@g7eit]

Beautiful boat

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you! We love Maya!