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

[pwrutland at bellnet.ca]

I always make fun of myself by saying I am a college graduate, and by that I 
mean I am someone who has learned the hard way that reading a book and then 
doing something does not always produce a good result. So I have learned the 
hard way about boats, sort of, and my concern in buying a used boat is 
getting something that is too expensive to repair, like a deck that is 
delaminated, as the process requires cosmetic finishing that would be beyond 
me, and working over my head for several weeks would be hard.  The engine is 
something I think is a miracle if it starts in the spring, and learned the 
best thing that can be done is preventive maintenance.   I love the sound of 
a happy diesel, but would be at a loss to fix it. and replacing a motor is 
too expensive to consider. I know from the contessa that I would be looking 
for leaks in the hull deck joint, shoddy maintenace of the motor, and 
delaminatio of the deck and keel if I were giving someone advise, and so I 
was wondering if A30 owner could let me know the design issues that are 
presented in this boat, as I like the CCA design of the boat.  The iron keel 
seems to be a potential problem. I have looked at one A30 to date, a 1969 
model, in order to see if my wife would find it claustraphobic. She did not 
and liked the all the wood, storagae areas, and room. I liked the design and 
the dedication to cruising that the boat represents, and the room. Also, I 
like odd things, and like I would not want to live in a new subdivision 
house if I could have an old one in downtown Toronto. I like trees, and 
could not live in an area without them.  Lots of folks do.  The 1969 boat 
showed a lot of getting by without putting the effort into doing a good job. 
It may be because of time, or the fact that it wasn't worth doing a good 
job.  But it looked tired. I have a lister petter diesel in my contessa, and 
some mechanics think it is a dog, but  it is steady, reliable, 
unsophisicated, and works well if treated well.  I wondered if the Bukh 
engine was the same.  Lots of questions, but if you could give me some 
things to look out for when looking at boats, that would be nice. Have a 
good day.
----- 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.
>>
>
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