[Public-list] Possible day-sailer project

[Mike Lehman]

WHY? Would you do this? Aren't there other boats that are already open day 
sailors with large seating capacity?



Mike Lehman
"Gilleleje" #505

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----Original Message Follows----
From: naglera at eciad.ca
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
Subject: [Public-list] Possible day-sailer project
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 11:11:44 -0700

Dear Readers,
I am writing to explore the possibility of converting one of the more common
Albergs (30, 35, 37) in to an open day-sailer for summer sailing in inland
waters. Alberg designs seem to be an obvious choice because of their classic
grace, good sailing qualities, easy motion, sound construction, and,
admittedly, their relatively low prices. I hope the idea is not too 
offensive
for some.
      I imagine, for example, an alberg 30 with the raised portion of the 
cabin
top removed two inches above its turn into the deck, and in its place 
installed
a large 3-4 ft. deep cockpit with room for approximately eight. Naturally, 
the
cockpit coamings would be (gracefully)extended to the remaining cabin top, 
the
interior furnishings would be removed, the bulkheads left in place, and the
floor raised. The weight of these passengers would be low and close to the
longitudinal center, they could stand below the swing of the boom, in the 
bosom
of the boat, as it were, and in general, find space to safely move about,
frolic and make themselves comfortable.
      The lower forward cabin top would remain intact, as would the side and
forward decks, the bulkhead and door. Granted, many (all) details have yet 
to
be worked out particularly with respect to the possibility of swamping, well
deck drainage, hull strength etc. Nonetheless, I would be very interested to
hear any Alberg-ophile comments on this idea, or indeed leads on 'project'
Albergs. Regards, Aaron Nagler Vancouver B.C. Canada. July 14 04 ps. I can 
be
reached at either of: naglera at eciad.ca or rainarch at hotmail.com

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