[Public-List] Alberg without an engine?

[LAF]

Hi Clayton,
I am in Comox BC, hull #30?? something, maybe 9, built 1968. I bought the
boat in 1999 with the Atomic 4. After sailing her for the most part without
an engine because it died so many times, (great way to learn
anchoring/docking etc) but finally in 2003 replace the engine with an Isuzu
3BL; 3cylinder about the same as the Yanmar but I liked the specs on it
better, and most fisherman swore by them. It fit very well into the engine
compartment, just a bit of modification. When I took out the Atomic I used
part of the existing fiberglass engine mounts adding a hardwood core and
fiber glassing over to give a better foundation for a diesel engine.
I have heard that if the water tank in the bow isn't somewhat full sail
performance is compromised, but haven't experimented with that or sailing
without the weight of the engine in the stern.
I have sailed the Pacific twice, not in my Alberg, a partners steel 36fter,
but agree that offshore/around the world you could do it without an engine
but here in the confined waters with strong currents and land sometimes to
close for comfort I think having an engine is pretty nice. Although I still
practice and enjoy sailing from/to the dock/anchor and trying to steer by
setting the sails. Enjoy the sense of independence.
Anyway there is my two sheets worth....
Good luck.
LAF

S.V. Avalon

On Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 3:01 PM, Clayton Zimmerman <cb_zimmerman at hotmail.com
> wrote:

>
> Hello all, I've been sailing my new Alberg 30, Hull #349, around British
> Columbia for the past month and loving every second of it. Hoping to draw
> from everyone's knowledge in this forum..............I'm wondering if
> anyone has or know of anyone who has sailed their Alberg 30 without an
> engine for a significant period of time? I've read that the stern sort of
> "squats" with the engine in her and mine definitely does. A previous owner
> installed a Yanmar 3HM35F (35hp, 350 lbs dry weight). The biggest question
> is does removing the engine and larger 3 blade prop, significantly improve
> the performance? I know Yves Gelina sailed around without one, but have not
> found anything where he argues the point one way or another.
> Thanks everyone,ClaytonS/V "Tanager"Port Townsend, WA
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