[Public-list] #306 Found on Grenada - Alberg 30 mast length

[Gordon Laco]

Hi there - 

I agree, that is a heck of a variation.  One thing I have noticed is the
difference in the position of the spreaders - mine are slightly higher than
a pale blue Alberg I winter near each year.

Gordon #426 Surprise






> Tom,
> 5-3/8" difference between Alberg 30 masts is way too much for a boat that is
> supposed to be considered a one-design by the builder/designer.   If the butt
> of the mast were corroded I wouldn't guess that more than 2" at most would
> have to be removed.  Dan Walker has # 145 with the mast down so he can measure
> as well.
> 
> I am involved with a dinghy class association. The boat has had six builders
> over 34 years and four mast lengths and at least three mast extrusions.  In my
> book, this is BS for one-design.  We are in the process of trying to sort out
> all the changes over the years to approximate a level playing field on the
> racecourse.
> 
> Alberg 30's on the other hand, had one builder for their entire production
> history of 20 years.  Not nearly the opportunity for such discrepancy in the
> final product.
> 
> Does anyone else on the list have input /comments?
> 


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