[Public-List] Tank #2 Issue is resolved

[George Dinwiddie]

Chris,

This is not the first Alberg 30 that Mike has restored. It's the most 
restored, though.

  - George

On 8/21/13 6:54 AM, Chris wrote:
> Congratulations.....3 years is, quite the commitment. You must be pretty dam proud of both a the boat and your work.
>
> Best regards
>
> Ch
>
> Mike Lehman <sail_505 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Chris
>>
>> I just finished a total restore on an Alberg 30 hull #655...the last
>> one
>> that Whitby built. It took 3 years. Rebuilt Volvo diesel, all new
>> drivetrain, new decks, new paint, new teak hatches, refurbished
>> interior,
>> all new wiring and fixtures, all new thru hulls and plumbing, all new
>> running rigging...hell even the dock lines are new. I am in the process
>> of
>> installing all new electronics (Garmin 541s chartplotter/depth sounder,
>> VHF
>> with built in GPS, and autopilot). It has been a long process and has
>> challenged my problem solving skills...but very rewarding. She is the
>> show
>> piece at the marina...it's hard to get any work done when so many
>> people
>> (everyone) wants to stop by and talk about the boat. She went into the
>> water
>> last Friday for the first time in almost 15 years. It's a big job and
>> quite
>> a commitment.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ~~~_/)_/)~~ Mike Lehman ~~_/)~~~
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Chris H
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 5:02 PM
>> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Tank #2 Issue is resolved
>>
>> nah...I like A4s. No I was referring to the problem solving method. One
>>
>> thing Ive learned about A4s is to use a straight weight non detergent
>> oil.
>> That way if water gets into the sump is not a big issue. With modern
>> mutigrade detergent bsded ouls a simple spoonfull will turn the oil
>> into a
>> caramel slurry. Dont ask...)
>>
>> I like engines and working on them so like working on boats. Call
>> me.crazy
>> but would lovve to rip apart.and.completly rebuild a project boat lile
>> an
>> Alberg. While it makes no financial sence it would be a blast.
>>
>> Mike Lehman <sail_505 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> Don't trust engines?
>>>
>>> --- Original Message ---
>>>
>>> From: "Chris" <chris.herrnberger at gmail.com>
>>> Sent: August 20, 2013 1:03 PM
>>> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all"
>>> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Tank #2 Issue is resolved
>>>
>>> Disconnect the feed line some where appropriate and fill up some jerry
>>> cans. Congrats on solving your problem. Learned something again from
>>> this thread.
>>>
>>> Ch
>>> --

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