Alba 1956

Specifications

- Designed by Philip L. Rhodes Naval Architecture
- Drawn in the Rhodes office on Broadway, New York City
- Built by Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder, Germany
- Launched in 1956 as HONEY
- Length Overall (LOA): 43 ft / 13.1 m
- Length on Deck (LOD): 40 ft / 12.2 m
- Beam: 10.5 ft / 3.2 m
- Draft: 6.1 ft / 1.85 m
- Displacement: ~21,000 lbs / 9.5 tons
- Rig Type: Bermudan yawl
- Spars: Aluminium main and mizzen (wooden spinnaker pole)
- Sails: Full suit of cruising sails including genoa, mainsail, mizzen, mizzen staysail, spinnaker
- Running rigging upgraded for modern cruising
- Hull: Mahogany on oak frames
- Deck: Teak
- Superstructure: Bright mahogany cabin sides
- Traditional bronze hardware and fittings retained
- Sleeps 4–5 comfortably
- Forward V-berth cabin
- Main salon with settees and dining area
- Galley with gas stove and sink
- Chart table and navigation station
- Head (marine toilet) amidships
- Engine: Yanmar 3YM30 diesel
- Fuel Tank: Approx. 100 litres
- Water Tank: Approx. 150 litres
- 12V electrical system with shore power
- GPS & Chartplotter
- Depth sounder
- VHF radio
- Autohelm (tiller-pilot)

Captain’s note

Sailing Alba is like stepping into another time—when boats were built to be both beautiful and seaworthy, and every detail was crafted with intention. She has a calm, confident presence on the water that’s rare to find, and even rarer to own.

I’ve been around boats my whole life, but Alba is something truly special. It’s a privilege to be her current custodian—to care for her, sail her, and continue her story. Every time I take the helm, I feel a deep responsibility to preserve her legacy and share the joy of sailing a yacht that still turns heads and hearts wherever she goes.

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