[Alberg30] Alberg 30 trailer

[Crufone at aol.com]

Hello all,
I need to build a cradle for my Alberg 30.  Had done a set of good drawings 
and took photographs.  Then decided that I should just go ahead and put some 
axles and a tongue on the cradle and make a trailer.  I have seen on the list 
some mention of Alberg 30 owners who have trailered their boats around the 
country.

I live in Indianapolis and would like to transport the boat spring and fall 
to and from selected marinas on the lower Great Lakes, i.e., Lake Michigan 
and Lake Eire.

I visited Strictly Sail in Chicago last week and checked out the $7,900 
trailers that Triad had for the Alberg 30.  I have a Triad trailer but it 
came with my Yngling and together they cost $2,000!!

I have a competent trailer builder here in Indianapolis who would be happy to 
build me an excellent trailer.  I just need some expert input from some of 
you who have "been there and done that."

1)   Does anyone have a diagram that locates the fore and aft center of 
gravity for the Alberg 30?

2)   I assume that two axles are plenty and easier to maneuver than three 
axle trailers.

3)   Are electric brakes preferred over haudralic surge brakes?

4)   Has anyone built a "float off" trailer for the Alberg 30?

5)   Where is the best place to purchase the adjustable popits for the sides 
of the boat?

6)   I think that three popits on each side is good so I can ease one off and 
work on the bottom?  I plan to use the trailer as a movable cradle, for 
storage and working on the boat out of season.

7)   Any comments or photos of your current trailers would be very much 
appreciated.

8)   Are there used trailers available out there in Albergland?

9)   When I complete this project I will share finished photographs and 
information so it can be shared on the Alberg 30 Web site...........if deemed 
worthy.

Michael Connolly
# 133....thinking of a name for my beautiful gal
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