[Public-list] Possible day-sailer project Reply:

[Gary Barker]

I consider Tim Lackey a friend.  He is an unassuming, generous man who 
has really helped me with the restoration of my Alberg with his time 
and very helpful website.  We have spoken on many occasions and he is 
not some dilettante with money who takes on outrageous projects.  He 
worked for Hinkley  for a while, is a marine surveyor and loves boats.  
He will help anyone, all day long, with his generous offerings of rich 
experience.  I often think and have told him that wooden boats are more 
to his nature than wrestling around the plastic classics.  In any 
event, his website has been a source of inspiration and information 
than any other that I have found.
He has helped me make my Alberg  a reflection of myself- a classic with 
modern touches.  I have replaced the front hatch with a trapezoidal 
Bomar and  put an aluminum toerail to replace the leaky teak.  While I 
still have the rebuilt A-4 engine, it has been upgraded  by Old Lyme 
Marina and with additions of Indigo electronic ignition and fresh water 
cooling system.  Whenever I have a question, I find it helpful to 
consult his website.  Although I have documented my project with 
pictures and keep a scrapbook of sorts, his website is astounding when 
you consider the breadth and depth.  I'm sure it has helped many folks 
tackle a project that they felt hesitant about.
As far as daysailing, I agree that the H-12 1/2 is some of the most fun 
you can have.   The Haven is much like the Herreschoff, but with a 
retractable keel.  But  I prefer a self-bailing cockpit.  Although I 
have enjoyed  boat restoration,  creating projects where there are 
already better solutions isn't my style.  A great daysailer for me 
would be the Pearson Electra, Kenner Kittiwake or Cape Dory Typhoon.  
Gee, funny thing that they all seemed to be designed by a guy named 
Alberg.  Imagine that??

GB


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