[Alberg30] Wheel Steering Retrofit.

[Gord Laco]

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Hello,

Edson wheel steering was offered by Whitby Boatworks as an option.  The type
used was basic cable and quadrant, and is available today from either Edson
or Whitlock.  The installation is easy: and for those who enjoy the feel of
real "gentleman yachting" a wheel gives you it's worth it.   Interestingly,
Albergs (30s and 37s) all have the pedistal mounted forward in the cockpit
even with the main winch pads.  I think this is quite goofy as the winch
grinders have no room to work when tacking.  In fact, the whole crew is
packed in the front 30" of the cockpit while the rest is empty behind.  The
aurgument that moving the weight of the crew a little forward doesn't hold
water:  who would wreck the efficiency of the whole cockpit for a 1/2 or 1
degree of trim?

As you may have guessed, I have a boat with factory mounted steering.  I
hate to admit it, but I like the wheel and am going to move it aft about 20"
this winter.  If Albergs were still sailed hard here as a one-design I'd
definatly go to a tiller.   Back in the days of my youth I supplied the
Edson systems to Whitby... today I supply Whitlock.  Both are good.

Cheers, Gord A30 KC426

----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Prosser <mtm at neoucom.edu>
To: Alberg List <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 1:32 AM
Subject: [Alberg30] Wheel Steering Retrofit.


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sailing against the    |
>   | prevailing winds, left Boston October 15 for Buenos Aires.  Check it
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t_challenge |
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> I am a new owner of an Alberg 30.  I was wondering if there was such a
thing
> as a wheel steering retrofit that was available.  Is this ever done?  I am
> not a tiller purist.
>
> Phil
>
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