[Public-list] Buying an Alberg

George Dinwiddie gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
Sat Oct 30 18:56:40 PDT 2004


T.C. Williams wrote:
> However, one of the standard upgrades
> which I feel is mandatory is the plate installed to strengthen the beam on
> which the mast rests.  If this upgrade hasn't been done yet, you probably
> want to pass on this boat.

I wouldn't say that.  It's a pretty straightforward job to do.

> I don't know much about the Gray Marine engine and I re-built the Atomic 4
> in my boat.  Most boats have had the gas engine replaced with a diesel by
> now.  When looking at A30's, a diesel upgrade is a plus.  But don't dismiss
> a boat with a good running gas engine.

The GrayMarine is at least as good an engine as the Atomic 4, if not 
better.  Whitby switched to save money, I think.

  - George

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