[Alberg30] some questions

Thu Mar 21 08:41:09 PST 2002

thanks very much for your input. it is most helpful.

>>> sail_505 at hotmail.com 03/20/02 01:42PM >>>
Hi Dave,

I'll take a shot at some answers....

1. what is the best way to secure it in place?... Depends on your hull 
number, boats after #411(?) had a liner and before that did not. This will 
affect how you secure the tank. I used 2x4s and braces to secure mine into 
place. You could also use spray foam, if used carefully, allowing for 
expansion so as not to blow the cabinetry apart or crush the tank. Another 
technique may use strps either metal or plastic with good chafe protection. 
Whatever method you choose, make sure the tank is tight, nothing worse that 
a holding tank breaking loose, or leaking while under way.

2. Some of the main bulkheads were formica and some of the bulkheads were 
teak veneer plywood. If yours is teak veneer plywood, be careful not to sand 
too much or you'll go through the teak layer. If you haave formica, well, 
don't sand.

3. My experience has been that the A30 sails fastest when she is healed to 
the cove stripe, occassionally dipping the toe rail under. If the toe rail 
is consistently underwater and the winches are taking a bath, it might be 
good to reef, or dump the traveler to leeward, or re-position crew weight to 
the high side.

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Dave Terrell" <DTERRELL.GWSTAFF.GWNMC at message.nmc.edu>
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Subject: [Alberg30] some questions
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 11:51:19 -0500

My boat will go in the water in about 6 weeks and my refitting process is 
making good progress, but I have a few  questions related to the process and 
the boat. Here they are:

1. My new holding tank has arrived from Raritan ($176.00 delivered). It will 
fit into the port space forward of the head. My question here is: what is 
the best way to secure it in place?

2. I am in the process of refinishing all the interior wood - mine looked OK 
when I first looked at it but turned out to be really ratty on closer 
inspection. I am  referring to the finish, not the wood itself. My question 
is: what type of wood was used to make the main bulkhead? I am hoping to 
have an idea what it is before I go after it with a sander. Knowing might 
change my strategy.

3. Reefing "early."  I am an Alberg owner who has not had a chance to sail 
the boat.  I had some offers but the things got in the way. I has 
testamoniansl from those who had sailed them and owed them. And I sailed a 
similar hull configuration with a low aspect main many times. When I looked 
at the boat, the previous owner did not want to raise the sails when we 
motored about. He had to get home. He may have been concerned that he would 
scare me off if we put the rail in the water - actually it was fairly calm 
that that day. Nonetheless, I know what I have and will be happy as a clam 
with it, but I would like to fill up an information void.

So, what is early?  I have recieved mixed reports on this. One of my friends 
who has a Alberg 30 says he sailed with guys in Toronto and "reef" was not 
in their vocabulary. I assume they were racing. On the other hand, I saw 
some folks sailing a 30 in Northport Bay in Michigan and they were reefed 
when the wind were modestat best.  John Vigor quotes an owner of an A30 who 
said that early was 18 to 20 kts. This month's Sailing Magazine review the 
Alberg 30 and says early but does not say what that is. Of course, early for 
one person may be late for another. I remember that when I first sailed my 
Cal 27 T2 early was somewhat under 15 but last summer early or on time could 
be 20.

And a related matter - what angle of heel does the boat tend to "settle in" 
at and "run on rails" as Sailing Magazine said?

So, what is the experience and wisdom of the group on this matter? I would 
like to hear what you think. I will find out for my self early on in May, 
but some info would be much appreciatred.

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