[Public-List] Alberg shopping (was Hope Island RacingConference)

[pwrutland at bellnet.ca]

Dear Rachel

thank you for your reply.  I wanted to talk on the phone in order to 
communicate the nuances of things, sort of a dialogue, but it may be becuase 
I don't want to be a burdon on you and do emails a lot, or because I am 60 
and did not grow up doing the email thing. That being said, I think email is 
a good idea, as I can think as I write, and that is a good thing. I have 
owned a 70's contessa since early 90's, and know that some jobs can't be 
done by me. I have put on a solar panel and rewired my boat, and I am sure 
it is good, but it does not look professionally done. I have had some 
delamination issues with my boat, and I have had to remove the soggy core 
and replace it with new core, but again, it is better than the original job, 
but the finishing does not look professional.  I have learned by experience 
about the engine and take care of it, but don't know instinctively what is 
wrong if something goes wrong.  I have a monitor windvane I put on myslelf, 
and I think it is ok.  So, when I was thinking of buying a A30, I was 
concenred that I would be taken in by the cosmetics, and ignore the 
underlying core of the boat, and each boat seems to have its own issues. For 
instanace, my boat has the hull deck joint riveted together, which I 
understand is not a good thing. The main thing is to have a good hull, an 
engine that has been maintained well, and the rest, except for painting, I 
think I could do myself. But I noticed that it could be difficult to get at 
the stufing box and wondered if that was a going concern.  I don't know much 
about the bearings or whatever A30 has for the rudder/tiller connection. I 
had a spate of my ballast being exposed for some reason, and naturally it 
rusted, and I had someone do some expoxy work to patch it, and it has not 
come back, but I know the A30 has an iron keel, and wondered if that was a 
chronic concern among owners. I hope this is not too long. I guess I would 
be interested in the top five or six things you would look at if you were 
buying a replacement boat for yourself. Thank you for reading this 
meandering thing from a college graduate who needs things to do with his 
hands to get away from thinking too much. On my contessa, there is a deep 
sump in the bilge, and I could have about two square yards of water in there 
and I might not notice it. Does the A30 have that deep a sump, or is it 
shallow bilge and engine droppings will migrate to the cabin sole.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rachel" <penokee at cheqnet.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Alberg shopping (was Hope Island 
RacingConference)


> peter,
>
> I don't know what your reasons are for wanting to use the phone, but I 
> would imagine that searching the archives of this list might turn up a 
> thread or ten.  Also, the folks here would probably be glad you give you 
> input via this list.  Can you tell us more about your search?  Have you 
> looked at specific boats already?  How familiar are you with boat 
> construction, etc. (not that you need to be a boatbuilder!)
>
> Rachel
> #221
>
> On Aug 11, 2008, at 1:41 PM, <pwrutland at bellnet.ca> wrote:
>
>> This is peter from North BAy. I want to buy an Alberg 30 and have just 
>> started my search. Could you let me know the name and phone number of 
>> anyone who would talk to me on the  phone about what to look for when 
>> shopping for an Alberg. I am moving up from a C. 26. I have tried 
>> internet, but there are email addresses, but no one who has left a name 
>> or phone number.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> These businesses support your Association:
> http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html
> Please support them.
> _______________________________________________
> Public-List mailing list
> Public-List at lists.alberg30.org
> http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org
> 


 1218558198.0