[Alberg30] Preparing to Buy

[Kevin Blanc]

As the less dynamic, but original half of Terrapin's ownership, I would 
second what Mike says. Owning it together has been great for the boat 
and increased my sailing time. And there's another boat at the line for 
some of the races.


Hiesener, Michael wrote:

>Tom,
>
>I was in your shoes a little over a year ago.  I had a Lightning and did not
>feel it was appropriate for an expanding family (now..2 1/2 years and 3 1/2
>weeks!)  I looked at Tritons and Alberg 30's and ended up with in a
>partnership in an Alberg.  The advice you've been receiving here is
>good...The Alberg is a beautiful boat, with a great owners group.  (the
>Triton has a very good owners group as well)  
>
>My two biggest concerns were the condition of the engine and potential
>delamination of the deck core.  I saw many boats with balsa cores (Tritons
>mostly) that had significant delamination.  
>
>If the opportunity presents itself do not rule out a partnership.   The
>financial outlay and the investment of blood,and sweat that accompany the
>purchase/ownership of a larger boat are considerable.  I partnered in solid
>boat w/ a masonite core (#254) which had all the major fixes already done
>and had been well maintained.  Together we accomplished many systems
>upgrades (new MSD, main sail, compass, running rigging, new traveler and
>autopilot, wiring, etc).  The financial impact of these upgrades is lessened
>when split between partners.  Having a partner also significantly reduces
>the time it takes to commission and decommission every year.
>
>A LIKE MINDED PARTNER is critical for this to work!  I won't speak for my
>partner, but I feel like it has worked out very well.  
>
>Terrapin is moored in Spa Creek - Annapolis.  Feel free to drop me a note if
>you would like to take a look!
>
>Best Regards,
>
>Mike Hiesener
>Terrapin #254
>
>
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