[Alberg30] Aluminum Toe Rail

[Roger L. Kingsland]

Paul;

I intend to remove and reinstall my toe rail and am interested in replacing
it w/ aluminum.  Could you tell me wore about the process; cost, time
difficulty, etc..  How do the genoa track work?  Any photographs?

Thanks,

Roger Kingsland

Mahina Manu, A30 #184
N40-29.27 W79-54.22

KSBA Architects
N40-27.88 W79-57.73
(412) 252-1500 X101 office
(412) 779-5101 cell
(412) 252-1510 fax
rkingsland101 at ksba.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <PELLICK at aol.com>
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Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 11:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Alberg sails and rigging


> Hello Norm,
>
> Where onthe West Coast are you?
> I found a sailboat manufacturer that caters to folks doing their own work
and
> prices are better than any marine store. I replaced the rotted toerail on
> Brigadoon with the aluminum rails offered at Cascade yachts - they are
through
> bolted at the topsides and deck. The setup allows for shroud fastening,
which
> will eliminate the leaking original chainplates. Oversizing the rigging
you have
> now doesnot necessary mean a stronger rig. The set is as strong as its
> weakest point. Check the chain plates and gussets and replace the 1/4"
chainplate
> bolts with 5/16" bolts. Good luck with your great boat.
>
> Ciao,
>
> Paul Ellick #210
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