[Public-list] Alberg modifications

[Jack Vanderloo]

Hello Hugh,

Totally off-topic, but related to your location and that of Ken Butler 
in PEI .... have Maritimers and NLs ever thought of developing a 
regional Alberg association/network - loosely, A22, A30, A37 or otherwise?

The reason I ask is that having access to the local knowledge of members 
in the more remote parts of North America's Alberg community, i.e., 
outside the Chesapeake Bay and Great Lakes, would be an obvious boon to 
anyone ever contemplating visiting that area.

In so many words, would anyone Down East - individually or on a 
collective basis - be willing to entertain winters-long, possibly inane, 
questions about cruising down there?

Cheers
Jack
A37 Southern Cross
Georgian Bay



Hugh McCormack wrote:

> Good evening all,
>
> The recent thread concerning changing through hull fittings and 
> discussion around "ain't broke - don't fix" got me thinking about my 
> newly aquired old Alberg and what attracted me to her in the first 
> place.  I would have to say that hull lines would be the main feature 
> and knowing that she is a solidly built seaworthy boat is second.  The 
> rest is essentially cosmetic.
>
> In my boat, due to lack of recent care and maintenance, the interior 
> and exterior wood work is looking a bit worn.  The cushions will need 
> replacing and the wiring is definitely due for an upgrade.  I am also 
> considering modifying the interior layout slightly.  My biggest 
> objection in the look of the cabin is the ugly wooden built in cooler 
> to port of the companionway.  I feel no shame in removing this and 
> rebuilding something else in its place.  I find it really intrudes 
> into the look of the cabin.  I will probably be closing off and 
> relocating the sink drain and tap water intake, too.
>
> Sometime ago, when I first started looking at boats for sale I viewed 
> an Alberg 37 that was unique in that the companionway was centred in 
> the rear of the cabin and there were two quarter berths instead of the 
> usual cabin configuration.  I was told that the sole owner, and 
> vendor, had paid for this modification when the boat was first built 
> because he felt that the standard design did not suit his needs.
>
> I guess my point is that, even though one's boat may be a mass 
> produced model it does not mean that the standard design meets 
> everyones' needs and desires.  Consequently we should feel free to 
> modify our boats, if neccessary, to suit us.  So, if it means moving a 
> through hull, we move it.  None of this alters the fundamentals that 
> make the boats what they are: beautiful, solid and dependable safe 
> ocean going sailing vessels that are the envy of others on the water.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Hugh McCormack
> Woody Point, Nfld
> Alberg #39 (as yet to be renamed from "Cold Duck")
>
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