[Alberg30] standing rigging, and hatches

[Richard Mair]

Alfredo wrote:

>Hello Matthew, when it comes to rigging few people are as torough as
>Brian Toss. http://www.briontoss.com/ He's got a video that is a jewl
>of information. 
>Also, I've got a rigging inspection sheet that I compiled from notes
>obtained from FreeSpirit's rebuilder and previous owner Brian Timmins. 
>You can find it here. >>
>http://www.geocities.com/alberg30sail497/RiggingCheck.pdf
>
>While you're at it, make sure to check the chain plates and its bolts.
>
>GoodLuck,
>Alfredo
>
>--- Matthew Hay <haymatthew_ at hotmail.com> wrote:
>  
>
>>I have owned my Alberg for two years and have addressed and fixed
>>many of 
>>the systems.  But I have done nothing (or even really looked at) the 
>>standing rigging.  This year I stepped the mast when I hauled out. 
>>What 
>>problematic signs should I look for in my chain plates or standing
>>rigging 
>>while I have the mast down?  I was thinking, I should disassemble and
>>look 
>>at the different parts of the stainless rigging and chain plates? 
>>For all I 
>>know it is the original standing rigging.  Also, has anyone replaced
>>their 
>>forward hatch with a manufactured hatch?  I have been looking at
>>Lewmar and 
>>was thinking about using them for the forward and lazzerette hatches.
>> If 
>>anyone has done this, I would be interested in the size and model#
>>that you 
>>used, and if you used a regular or mid or low profile hatch, and
>>flange or 
>>no flange?
>>thank you very much,
>>Matt #314
>>
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I haven only had the Alberg for 1 season  but I LOVE the hatch . I dont 
see how they would leak. The hatch on our former boat leaked after 
numerous attempts to seal it. Saw an A 30 this year that the clear part 
was varnished and it looked great. Plan to do that before next season.
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