[Public-List] Regarding 1966 Alberg (off list)

[Daniel Sternglass]

Hi George,

I have a 1966 that I've had for 26 years now... If you aren't aware of 
the maintenance manual that the association publishes, it is a MUST. You 
will learn some non-obvious things. For example, the bolts (actually 
screws) that originally held , or still hold the chain plates, including 
bow and stern, are undersized, and very likely bent if they have not 
been replaced by bigger bolts. Very important to check.

Some other important things, like being sure that the cheesy 
factory-original through-hull valves were replaced, again, likely yes, 
but potentially very serious if not. There are some other areas that you 
should check, but all-in-all it's a very solid boat, and nearly 
indestructible.

The members of the association are tremendously helpful. I do have some 
parts, as do most owners, so please feel free to ask any questions and 
request any parts... It's a great sailing and beautiful boat, good luck 
to you, sounds like you are getting some good help.

--Dan Sternglass
Watcher of the Skies, #201, 1966, Ithaca, NY, Cayuga Lake

dans at stmktg.com
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