[Public-List] Alberg 30 Circumnavigation Salsa #504

[Kirk Little]

Would like to write a lot more but wanted to let the fellow Albergers know that I am underway and have satellite tracking via "spot" that I'm posting on my website in progress (SailingSalsa.com).  Just arrived in Nassau from Brunswick GA via Ft. Lauderdale, rough but fast and manageable Gulf Stream crossing, update on that should be on my website soon.  Also still have a 150% Genoa like new for sail at my 'folks' house if anyone wants it, and the old Origo 2-burner in good shape if anyone is interested.  Basic mods I did before departure (hope to talk a LOT more about this later for those of you who like details) But all new 1/4" rigging (even the lowers), Furuno Radar, Norvane windvane, Icom 802 SSB w/ separate copper antenna and dipole, Manual windlass and Bowroller, (they turned out VERY nice so I will get pics of this up soon or they might get posted on Jame's website first since he helped with the refit (www.atomvoyages.com).  Added a rain collection system on deck (very simple through hull with valve and hose running to cabin).  Re-built entire v-birth with new plastimo flexible tank in its own locker, probably added about 5X the original storage plus same water capacity supplemented with about 30 gallons in jugs.  Added Profurl roller furler, new main w/ three reef points and storm trysail, and gennaker all from Mack sails all came out great.  Reinforced all of the chain plate supports, and replaced upper shroud chainplates with larger ones, removed origo and installed custom gimbaled kerosene stove, two 55W solar panels custom tracker / mounts, total re-wire with a very nice custom electric panel w hinged door,  plus a LOT more, sorry for the lack of details but I'll try to add a complete list to my website when I have time.  Itinerary is Nassau to Georgetown Exumas ASAP, then Windward passage non-stop to Panama, across the S. Pacific, winter likely in Australia, then choose between S. Africa (likely) or Red Sea to the Med. -Kirk 
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