[Public-list] #306 Found on Grenada

[Gordon Laco]

Hi there - 

I don't know what it would take to ship into the States (I successfully
shipped a bronze cannon into the US for a documentary this season; surely
they could be pursuaded to accept a mast...) but you might find what you
need from Klacko Spars in Oakville Ontario (they are easy to find via
Google)

James there is a friend of mine and knows Albergs well.  They have done work
on our boats since the days when they were still in production.

Cheers - Gord Laco #426 Surprise









> Dave,
> 
> Glad to hear she did well during the storm.
> 
> The extrusion that was used on our Albergs in my case #114 (1965) is no
> longer available from the manufacturers. I had these two vendors provide a
> quote for new rig a few years back.  I would also plan for a new mast step
> as well, since the extrusion is different. There are a few suppliers in New
> England, Dwyer Mast in Ct and Metal Mast in Putnam, CT. I can have the
> length and other dimensions that you need since I will be pulling the boat
> over the next week or so. Do you also need the dimensions of the boom. If
> you can't wait that long, someone else may have a boat out of the water.
> 
> Stephen
> #114  
> 
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> 
> 
> First, I would like to thank all of you who sent me your sympathy and
> encouragement, and even a Thai chant for Alberg #306 that was hauled at the
> Spice 
> Island Marina, Grenada at the time Hurricane Ivan devastated the island.
> Almost a month later, Alberg30 hull # 306 was found at the bottom of a pile
> of yachts. It was righted again in the boat yard.
> For those of you who encouraged with the fact that the Alberg30 hulls were
> built to the highest of standards (Thank you Whitby Boat Works, Canada) I am
> 
> pleased to report that you were correct!
>   I have just received pictures that show that my hull was not damaged. I
> lost my mast, deck stanchions and a lot of interior damage, but the floating
> 
> part after being slam-dunked by Mother Nature seems to be intact.  I hope
> none of you ever have to see your vessel ravaged by a hurricane. It
> is reassuring, however, that we all own a boat that can sustain such a
> disaster. Over 100 vessels on and around Grenada were total insurance
> losses.
>    I shall be returning to Grenada October 25th to begin the resurrection
> of my boat. If anyone can supply me with the Alberg30 mast dimensions and
> the 
> procurement of a used or new mast, I'd be most obliged.
> Thanks again,
> Dave Ferneding
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