[Alberg30] Tiller or Wheel

[George Dinwiddie]

I don't think any boats were originally delivered with a wheel.  Quite a 
few have had them added.

Personally, I prefer a tiller.  Not only is it much simpler, 
mechanically, but I like the feel of the boat I get with a tiller.  The 
Alberg 30 certainly doesn't require the mechanical advantage of a wheel.

  - George

Tom DeWitt wrote:
> One of the current listings shows an A30 with a pedestal and wheel. Was this
> an original equipment option, or at least sonething that got done with any
> regularity at the time of original construction?  Would this be generally
> perceived to be a wierd cutomization?  Do the class rules allow stuff like
> this?  Is this arrangement advantageous, like for single hand cruising,
> autohelm, etc?  I must say that it looks OK and has some appeal.  On the
> flip side, I always liked to use use a tiller extension with a light feel
> for the helm.  I guess there's no way to sit up on the rail with an
> extension with the A30 though?

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