[Alberg30] Alberg30 Winterizing

[Brian Zinser]

Alberg30 WinterizingI know I live in an area where real estate values are
low but after several years of storing outside trying to cover with tarps, I
finally got a trailer which has given many more storage options.  I have
been storing inside for the last 3 years and will never go back to outside
storage.  On my trailer, I need a 13ft door to get inside.  Even in this
small town where I am located, I had about a half dozen options ranging from
$30 to $60 per month.  Once you store inside, you'll never revert to outdoor
storage again.

Brian Zinser
#134 Manana
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  My first year with "Zevulun" I bought three big plastic tarps at the local
hardware.  I spent $65 and only covered the boat from the mast aft.  While
it did the job, the tarps are now worthless and I feel fortunate that they
stayed on the boat.  This year I borrowed a heat gun and spent $75 to
shrink-wrap the entire boat.  It is much better.  The $75 included a $13
dollar door I can reuse.  Thus, in the long run I will save money and get
better results.  Next year a group of us are going to buy a heat gun and buy
shrink-wrap bulk and save more money.  I think it's the way to go.

  John Bailey
  "Zevulun"  #33

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    From: FINKENBERG, Lincoln
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    Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 3:38 PM
    Subject: [Alberg30] Alberg30 Winterizing


            Any tips on winterizing, covering the boat, etc., for the low
budget man?

            Just got done redoing all the teak on the boat -- broke a
cardinal rule or two along the way -- used a porter cable detail sander and
even used some 80 grit sandpaper in spots (I can hear the cringing --
yikes). I saw how really potent teak cleaners literally eats away the soft
fiber and decided I'd rather sand out the stains.  In getting to know every
inch of teak on the boat I found that yes teak does rot, bust, crack and
split right open when neglected -- the biggest killer in my opinion is any
crevice, ding or whole where water can get in, settle and freeze -- swelling
and busting the wood.  I sealed all opening with epoxy mixed with the teak
sawdust from the sanding -- I think sealing is probably an often overlooked
part of teak care (the focus of course being on the sanding and
varnishing) - especially the stern portion of the toerail which are three
1/4 thick layers of teak -- two layers of which swelled right up from water
getting in between.

            By the way -- I'm thinking of renaming the boat -- besides
letting the boat know that the new owner is a real great guy and that any
boat should be glad to be with the new owner -- are there any other rituals
necessary to do in renaming the boat?

            Thought it would be fun to talk about my Alberg 30 with
interested folks, thanks George for keeping this list going.



            Lincoln
            Gypsy #138
            Flushing Bay

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