[Alberg30] Self Steering System

Sun Mar 25 07:21:25 PST 2001

I am excited about everyone's interest in Yves "Jean de Sud"
steering system. Below I have inserted the original e-mail
messages between me and him. He has indicated to me a discount on
the installation cost, however, I believe if we buy a few systems
together we may get a discount on the self steering system as
well.

Was out yesterday sailing in the Bay, 20-25, +  gusts recorded to
34, what a day! Was out for 6 hours. She kisses the sea with
passion.

Chris Katehis
#383 Pasadena MD

----- Message d'origine -----
De : "Christos Katehis" <kriskate at worldnet.att.net>
À : <mail at capehorn.com>
Envoyé : 20 mars, 2001 16:04

> Hi Yves,
>
> I just purchased my A30, after 2 years of leisurely research on
> the boat. That is how I came upon to your site and purchased
your
> video. Watched it many many times. So many times, that I now
> watch it and filter many of the elements that made the movie.
For
> instance; I would watch the video 2 times and concentrate only
on
> the rigging. Job very very well done and I do congratulate your
> commitment to getting it done!
>
> I am originally from the Ionian Sea (Corfu) and live and work
in
> New York City. This spring I will work 4 days and sail 3 days
per
> week. My trip will start in Baltimore and end in Cape Cod,
maybe,
> before I start to head South again. Any input for this trip
will
> be greatly appreciated.
>
> Now for the reason that I am writing you........
>
> I want to purchase your self steering system and if possible
have
> it installed this spring. The boat will be somewhere between
the
> Chesapeake and Cape Cod. I read that you might be traveling
> South, to do some installations.
>
>
> Christos Katehis
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
From: Yves Gelinas
To: Christos Katehis
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 4:54 PM
Subject: Re:

Thank you for your kind comments on my film.  I shot it more
particularly for fellow Alberg 30 sailors and it always nice to
hear that it has reached its goal.

I can build a Cape Horn vane for your boat and install it for you
if you want.  Where is the boat presently?  More precisely, when
would you want to have your vane installed?

Two summers ago, I have cruised from New Brunswick to Maryland
and know by experience that it is a very nice cruise.  Make sure
you keep some time for the area between Newport and Cape Cod and
do not miss Martha's Vineyard (Lake Tashmoo) and Nantucket.  I
have kept Jean-du-Sud in this area a few summers some years ago
and found it the best playground on the East Coast.

Fair winds,
Yves Gélinas

----- Message d'origine -----
De : Christos Katehis
À : Yves Gelinas
Envoyé : 21 mars, 2001 06:38
Objet : Re:

Hi Yves,

The boat is on the Chesapeake right now and I am ready for the
installation whenever you are.

Christos

----- Original Message -----
From: Yves Gelinas
To: Christos Katehis
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 12:21 PM
Subject: Re:

You can confirm your order by mailing a US$500. deposit.  The
balance is due when the vane is built, before shipping.  I could
come install it in May, or as soon as it is built.
Fair winds,
Yves Gélinas

----- Message d'origine -----
De : Christos Katehis
À : Yves Gelinas
Envoyé : 22 mars, 2001 08:50
Objet : Re:

Thanks Yves,
What will the costs be (vane, installation etc......? and the
mailing address please.

Christos

----- Original Message -----
From: Yves Gelinas
To: Christos Katehis
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 10:12 AM
Subject: Re:

The cost of a standard Jean-du-Sud is US$2150.00  Installation is
$300 a day and on an Alberg 30, it is a one and a half day : one
day to install the vane on the boat, half a day to connect the
control lines to the tiller or wheel quadrant.
(By the way : do you have a tiller or wheel?).
Driving time is paid at half the daily rate, and I try to do more
than one installation on a given trip in order to split the
driving cost (driving to the Chesapeake is 10 hours, so the
return trip would be ($150. x 2) $300., unless I can split it,
which is likely.  So if I do more than one, installation would be
$600 (300.+150. + 150).  If onlly one, it would amount to 750
(300. +150.+300.).
Many customers install the vane themselves, it actually is easier
than it looks.  You may consult the Owner's Manual on our
website, which describes each step of the installation.
If you prefer to install yourself, there would be a shipping
charge of $50. for shipping by UPS, as I would not carry it with
me when I come.  But if you pay the whole amount of $2150. right
away, I will ship at my expense (and may work faster).
You may mail the cheque to the address below.
I hope this answers your questions, and you consider our rates
reasonable.
Fair winds,
Yves Gélinas
Cape Horn Marine Products Inc.
316 Girouard St. Oka QC Canada J0N 1E0
450 479 6314;    fax 450 479 1895
Toll-Free : 1 800 CAP HORN (227-4676)
mail at capehorn.com;  www.capehorn.com

De : Christos Katehis
À : Yves Gelinas
Envoyé : 22 mars, 2001 13:56
Objet : Re:

Hi Yves,

Thank you for your quick response, I have a tiller.

I have e-mailed to 260 or so fellow A30 owners about my proposed
purchase of Jean-du-Sud and installation by you. Perhaps we may
find someone else who might be interested. If I do not hear by
any interested party by next Thursday, I will forward my deposit
to you.

To make it clear, is this what it will cost?

Jean-du-Sud     $2150
Installation (including materials)        $450
Travel     $300
Shipping   $50

Total $2950

Christos

De : Christos Katehis
À : Yves Gelinas
Envoyé : 22 mars, 2001 17:47
Objet : Re:

Your figures are exact.
Yves

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