[Public-list] Propane Locker

[Mike Lehman]

rail-down, Michael

Mike Lehman
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael" <dickdurk at intercom.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Propane Locker


> >The rhode locker could be modified
> >with an air tight raised floor that slopes to drain holes in >either side
> of
> >the hull.
>
> It seems you are much more willing to live with propane inside the hull 
> than
> I; but getting the weight forward is a step in the right direction. Keep 
> in
> mind it is a 30'3" LOA hull with a 21' waterline, and is already sensitive
> to weight in the stern. You mentioned in a previous post putting extra
> tankage aft in the sail lockers- I don't know how you will compensate trim
> wise; my boat sits on her original marks only when she has no cruising 
> gear
> on her.
>
> I recognize cruising sailors don't care about boat speed, but at some 
> point
> dues need to be given to the fact the Alberg 30 is a really sweet sailor,
> why destroy her best characteristics? I think all the talk on the list 
> about
> engines, wheels, packing glands, etc. we forget she is primarily a SAIL
> boat.
>
> I am accepting the mission to do something about that focus ;-)
>
> Michael Grosh
> #220 Checkmate
>
> P.S. I know just the Captain for you-he goes by the name of Stump. 1600 
> ton
> unlimited waters <G>
>
>
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