[Public-list] Thinking about buying an Alberg

[Just Dave]

   I too am a lurker in this group. Sorry, if I missed it, but has there
   ever been a list compiled of various repairs / improvements along with
   the costs, both out of pocket and labor.e.g. on another list (Triton,
   I believe ) they were discussing the cost of replacing ports, in this
   case is was $525 each for bronze.  e.g. replacing A4 with Beta  e.g.
   replacing a fuel tank, etc. etc.  This could be a very effective tool
   in estimating the cost of buying a project boat up to date.  From my
   lurking and watching prices it looks like one might actually save
   money by buying a boat with a lot of the work done--- seems you only
   get a percentage of the improvement cost, just like in houses.
   Dave Kruetzkamp
   Stop and smell the roses.
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     From: "Charles Wells" <chuckdeany at earthlink.net>
     Reply-To: chuckdeany at earthlink.net,Alberg 30 Public List -- open to
     all <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
     To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
     Subject: Re: [Public-list] Thinking about buying an Alberg
     Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:16:23 -0500
     Sam, if I may,
     I was in your shoes about 3 years ago. I settled on a project boat
     that had
     less "improvements" and no upgrades except for roller furling than
     the boat
     you are considering. Yes, I have put a lot of time and money into
     the
     project (and I continue to do so). However, I believe it is worth
     it. The
     A30, as you have discovered, is a true classic boat (true, to
     emphasize
     classic, which is overused in our society). Since you have the time
     and
     skills to tackle the job, you will find numerous ways to reduce
     costs on
     everything from engine parts to canvas. Incidentally I would not
     take
     shortcuts on safety. I firmly believe crew safety is first and
     foremost.
     Yes, I would have the boat surveyed. I do not know the cost in your
     area
     but in the Chesapeake it averages about $300 without a sea trial.
     If you
     want the sea trial, add another $250 or so. However, while
     surveyors can
     highlight weak points, they can also cause alarm unnecessarily.
     Almost
     every piece of advice I received from my highly praised surveyor
     was wrong.
     He did not know nor understand Alberg 30's and his advice caused me
     trepidation. The pro was I managed to get the price reduced
     significantly.
     I have learned more about the boat and its real problems from this
     association's website. As a result I have more confidence than ever
     in the
     boat. Besides, any boat that can forgive the dumb things I have
     done (and
     probably will do, despite my age), has to be a sound vessel.
     Good luck. You sound like you are on the right track and you have
     read and
     done all of the right things so far.
     Regards,
     Chuck Wells
     Apollo #475
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