[Alberg30] Hello from New Alberg 30 Owner

[Melissa Currier]

You are right on, however... I have had a very produvtive shipping
relationship with Rochester as I am in Annapolis and we do not have a
local "loft" here.

> I think looking at Haarstick is a good idea. I had some very helpful
> conversations with them and can recommend them based on those
> conversations. I am having my new sails made locally by Quantum partly
> because Steve suggested it was a good idea. He said his market area is
> in the east, and if I had a problem with the sails - however unlikely
> that might be - it would not be easy to provide service. As a guy who
> takes seriously the notion that one should measure twice and cut once,
> his advice made a lot of sense. I think if I lived out east, I would
> have done business with them. The people at  Haarstick came off as very
> smart people who were committed to building an excellent product. Their
> approach to testing cloth is particularly impressive. I would give them
> a careful look.
>
>>>> capricebob at yahoo.com 11/18/03 05:07PM >>>
> Thanks for the info on the sail maker.  I'll look into it.  I'll
> definitely need a bit of luck to get everything done in time.  Hopefully
> Mother Nature will be more gentle this coming spring.
>
> Thanks Again!
>
> Melissa Currier <mcurrier at spinrx.com> wrote:
> Wow, that's quit a list. Best of luck getting here ready for your trip.
>
> We have done several of the projects you are contemplating ourselves.
>
> You may want to consider Haarstick for you sails. They are a little more
> expensive than your typical cruising sail, but they are really built to
> last. I got caught in a serious blow last summer with main and chute
> flying... they came through beautifully! Steve Voorhis has been a
> great
> resource for us too... haarstickchesapeake at comcast.net
>
> Enjoy!
> Melissa Currier
> #57 Infinity
> #458 Daybreak
>
>> Hello Everyone!
>>
>> My name is Bobby and I just wanted to say greetings to everyone out
> here
>> in C-space. I've learned much from reading the emails here. I
>> appreciate it. Last winter I purchased an Alberg 30, Hull number 388
> -
>> Caprice - she needs a little TLC. It was a joy sailing her this
> summer
>> even though the season really sucked in Boston.
>>
>> Now that I've finally joined this list, I shall try and throw my two
>> cents into the mix. My experience is limited but like my stomach, it
>> grows daily. Some projects I've already completed on Caprice
> includes:
>> New thru hull fittings and sea cocks for the galley and head,
> installed
>> a new head, a holding tank under the port berth, Y valve, manual
> pump
>> and vented loop.
>>
>> My partner and I are planning a season in the Caribbean next year.
> The
>> get the boat ready we are planning the following projects: update
> the
>> wiring, add new breaker panel, add wind generator, install the Cape
> Horn
>> windvane, replace standing and running rigging, install SSB, procure
> new
>> main and 90 % jib, fix dinks, and make her pretty.
>>
>> I look forward to your kind suggestions and guidence and I will be
> happy
>> to offer my experience in my undertakings.
>>
>> Bobby
>>
>>
>>
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Melissa Thompson Currier
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