[Alberg30] The "look"

[Mary & Bill Mahony]

I don't know that I've seen one before--may have and just not known what it
was.  I think probably a number of boats from 60s and 70s may share some
lines and a more classic look than the more modern look of today's boats.
When you asked the question, I checked Yachtworld and saw the one you're
probably looking at?  She looks like a very nice boat that is nicely
equipped.  Again, remember three pieces of advice--Survey, Survey, and oh
yes, Survey :-).  That will tell you what you're really buying and give you
some idea of what your end investment will be.  You might spend a few
hundred on a survey of a boat you're interested in and not close the
purchase--it's a worthwhile investment--and as I mentioned earlier, probably
required on any boat over 25 years old anyway for financing and insurance.
It's a running joke between me and the yard on my "original" $$ target for
launching "Mary Ann."  I told the yard I was thinking about renaming her
"And just one more thing Phil" --the way I usually begin opening a new work
order with the manager ;-).

And I wouldn't say you're 'asking for it' at all Tom by asking about other
boats--there are LOTS of pretty girls at the dance ;-).  I can't walk by a
marina without admiring lots of different boats.

Fair winds,
Bill
#276 "Mary Ann"



----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom DeWitt" <dewitt-t at cmltek.com>
To: "Alberg 30 public list" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 9:13 AM
Subject: RE: [Alberg30] The "look"


>
> I'm not looking to buy one, but have either of you viewed a Douglas 32 in
> the flesh.  On paper she looks stunning, and might even have an edge on
the
> A30 (am I asking for it or what).
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: public-list-bounces at alberg30.org
> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org]On Behalf Of Mary & Bill Mahony
> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 8:53 AM
> To: Alberg 30 public list
> Subject: Re: [Alberg30] The "look"
>
>
> Bill, you're absolutely right about the comments the A30's line elicit.
> When we first got our boat down here, she was looking a little rough...up
on
> jacks, bottom paint sanded, thru-hulls removed, brightwork chipped and
bare,
> it's the middle of summer, we're down below hauling bags of "stuff" the
> previous owners left us out, hot, sweaty and to be honest, probably
> wondering what we were thinking!  On one such trash run, I come down the
> ladder and there's  a couple just standing and staring at her...all of a
> sudden I notices a cool breeze, my posture straightened, chest stuck out,
> and all the doubts swept away--the proud papa! ;-).
>
> Bill
>
> Fair winds,
> Bill
> #276 "Mary Ann"
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Blevins" <billblevins at mac.com>
> To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 8:23 AM
> Subject: [Alberg30] The "look"
>
>
> > Tom,
> >
> > I've sailed and raced on dozens of boats from 13 - 51 feet. I've NEVER
> > been on a boat where EVERY time I pull up to a dock or near another
> > boat they comment on how pretty our Alberg 30 looks. When you are
> > covered in epoxy and 5200 or you've been down below replacing old SS
> > clamps for hours, it makes it all worthwhile. (And we haven't started
> > working on fixing cosmetic stuff yet - in fact, the name on our stern
> > reads S   RINA at the moment)!
> >
> > Bill Blevins
> > "Sabrina" #158
> >
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