[alberg30] Alberg 30, Texas review

[Gord Laco]

From: "Gord Laco" <gord at transatmarine.com>

Re: Grampian 26

The "Grump", as they're known here in Canada, is certainly not beautifull,,
and yes, some of them are not aging very gracefully, but they are probably
the best of an ugly duckling tribe.

Gord A30 #426 Surprise
----- Original Message -----
From: <dai at pdq.net>
To: <alberg30 at onelist.com>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 9:54 AM
Subject: RE: [alberg30] Alberg 30, Texas review


> From: "dai at pdq.net" <dai at pdq.net>
>
> I took a look at the b27 site. It is possible also. I have found a Pearson
> 30 locally and will check her out next weekend. The A30 I am mulling over.
>
> Intentionally, I did not go back to see the broker after Saturday. I want
to
> mull over all the work, and the condition of the boat without having his
> input.
>
> The Grampian is a decent day cruiser and a stable boat. I would rather
have
> her than a hunter or Catalina of similar size. But that is not what I am
> looking for. A 30 which can sail offshore points south and east, the out
> islands and build to an ocean capable boat. Finances and two sons who are
> nearing college require steady hand and no emotion about what I need to
> accomplish for myself over the next 2 years. The boat must be something I
> can sail, but also build into a cruiser over time rather than commit to
> a large loan payment and possibly have to abrogate the goal due to
financial
> considerations when the younger son enters college.
>
> The consumation of the 30 is what I am aiming at. I put it off for years.
> Suffered a heart attack and must do this for myself....Small boats are fun
> but the tradition and strength of a stiff 30 footer is what I am looking
for.
>
> If I sometimes wander, it is due to the many boats and much reading I have
> been doing.
>
> David
>
> Regards,
>
> David Bell - dai at pdq.net
>
> The young bloods of the South; sons of planters,
> lawyers about towns, good billiard players and
> sportsmen, men who never did any work never will.
> War suits them.. They are splendid riders, first
> rate shots and utterly reckless. These men must
> all be killed or employed by us before we can hope
> for peace.
>
> General W. T. Sherman
>
>
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