[alberg30] new alberg30 owner

[Charles Stuart Olsen]

From: "Charles Stuart Olsen" <olsencha at pilot.msu.edu>

Earlier this spring, I came across an Alberg 30 for the first time. I had no
idea what I was looking at, but I fell in love with her lines. She had been
abandon in a Western Michigan boat yard like a pound dog, stripped of all her
teak and hardware. The previous owner had planned to rebuild the boat, but came
into a deal on a Catalina 30 and jumped ship. I shied away at first, fearing
the obvious systemic case of hull pox. In the end, I couldn't resist the
temptation to bring her back to life. I dare say, I've taken on a project
beyond my scope, but I've faith in my perseverence and trust in the help of
others. No doubt I'll have myriad questions for you Alberg owners/lovers. The
first revolves around the history of this boat. One layer beneath her current
skin she bore the name "Second Son" on her transom. Lastly, she was "Sail Faith
II" out of Cleveland, OH. I call her simply "Faith." Any hints on discovering
her hull #. I've not come across it on the paperwork which changed hands.
    Next, and more imperative, I've read something of reinforcing the
masthead with aluminum. Any thoughts, designs, words of encouragement.
I'm glad I've found you. Hope you can help.
Sincerely, C.S. Olsen, Montague, MI.














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