[Alberg30] Displacement? and mast support?

[perry fizzano]

Hi all,  I'm new to the list, and have been thinking of buying an Alberg30.  

First, I have a question about the displacement of the Alberg 30.  I know that the ballast was changed to lead after the first few years of production and that altered the displacement (from 8500 to 9000 lbs i think?) ... I was wondering if anyone has ever had their boat weighed?  What did it weigh (and what was it "supposed" to weigh based on the spec)?  Do you think the spec accounts for engine weight or not?  

Second, I was looking at a 1964 Alberg last weekend and was checking out the mast support.  While I noticed that the door to the V-berth was removed (a cover up?!?! ;), I didn't think the mast support looked sagged.  Is there some easy way to tell if the mast support is giving?  I've seen lots of messages in the archives about retrofitting that support but am just interested in identifying the problem first. 

Any other classic "problems" with Alberg 30s that one should look for before purchasing?  

Thanks and have a good one,

perry 
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