[Public-list] Thinking about buying an Alberg ... sorry very long post

[Sam Stone]

Just a quick note to the list,

I have received a large number of very thoughtful and detailed replies 
to my post. I am extremely grateful and it has given me a lot of food 
for thought.
The biggest nut I have to crack is the eternal question of time, effort, 
money it may take to bring a project up to a given standard vs. buying a 
boat in better shape and in need of fewer upgrades. Also, of course, is 
the question of transporting the boat to where I am. There simply aren't 
a lot of A30 in the TX, LA area. Until I actually see the A30 in 
question and assess it condition much of this is a little hypothetical. 
But I believe I am best served by thinking through this and other issues 
as best I can in advance. I have a lot of thinking and research to do in 
the coming weeks.

I hope am not overstating it when I say that it is resources like this 
list and very active owner association and the communal knowledge it 
representsthat has helped this classic boat keep its value. Of course, a 
classic, seaworthy and seakindly design by Carl Alberg, the initial high 
quality build by Whitby, and making 700 or so boats in a 25 year run 
doesn't, either!

Thanks a ton for all the great info so far. Please keep the great info 
coming.

Sam Stone

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