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

[George Dinwiddie]

Hi, Dan,

I think you meant to send this to someone else.

George

Sent from my iPad

On May 16, 2012, at 2:36 AM, Daniel Sternglass <dans at stmktg.com> wrote:

> 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held , or still hold the chain plates, including bow and stern, are undersized, and very likely bent if they have not been replaced by bigger bolts.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
> 
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