[Public-List] Can anyone recommend a surveyor in the Norfolk area?

Jason S mpcylinderheads at gmail.com
Mon Jul 8 22:24:07 PDT 2013


I have tried to talk him out if selling because I believe she is a good
solid boat...but as with all old boats some things need attention.
On Jul 9, 2013 1:22 AM, "Jason S" <mpcylinderheads at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, ask away. I can tell you her engine sounds great. I also have an
> atomic 4, great engines. I believe her rigging is original by looking. I
> recently redid my rigging and chain plates myself, cost about $2000 when
> all totaled up. Her hull looks to be in good condition. She has a beautiful
> gtoe rail, rub rail setup. She was sailed quite a bit by the current owner.
> Her interior is quite nice., what else?
> On Jul 9, 2013 1:18 AM, "Paul" <pickpaul at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Amazing, small world! Please tell all :-D
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 1:16 AM, Jason S <mpcylinderheads at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > That's her and her hull is 449
>> > On Jul 9, 2013 1:09 AM, "Paul" <pickpaul at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > I'm not sure of the hull number. It's name is Janus. It has a blue
>> hull
>> > and
>> > > Dodger. It's a 1970. Is that the one right next to you? If so, I'd
>> love
>> > any
>> > > info you or anyone else has.
>> > >
>> > > Thanks,
>> > >
>> > > Paul.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 12:45 AM, Jason S <mpcylinderheads at gmail.com>
>> > > wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > I decided to skip a survey when buying my Alberg....all areas of the
>> > boat
>> > > > are easily accessible. The boats are pretty basic and easy to
>> maintain.
>> > > > Check chain plates, rigging. Have it hauled and inspect rudder.
>> Check
>> > > decks
>> > > > with screwdriver. Tap the decks through out. Should not sound
>> hollow.
>> > > > Listen for creeking on decks as well. Do a compression test on
>> engine.
>> > If
>> > > > all systems look good go for it. A surveyor is only going to give
>> his
>> > > best
>> > > > guess anyway.
>> > > > I knew when buying my Alberg that I would be replacing rigging
>> anyway
>> > do
>> > > it
>> > > > wasn't to much of a deal breaker that it was original.
>> > > > What Alberg in Norfolk are you looking at.....there is one right
>> next
>> > to
>> > > me
>> > > > for sale, I could give you some info on if it is the boat you are
>> > looking
>> > > > at. Hull 449?
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks
>> > > > Jason
>> > > > www.svsalacia.blogspot.com
>> > > > #457
>> > > > On Jul 9, 2013 12:18 AM, "Paul" <pickpaul at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > > Hi Again!
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Anyone have any recommendations for a surveyor in the Norfolk area
>> > who
>> > > > > knows his way around an Alberg 30? :-)
>> > > > >
>> > > > > At under $10k asking price and a copy of Don Casey's Inspect an
>> aging
>> > > > > sailboat, I'd be tempted to skip it as it could represent 10% of
>> the
>> > > > > purchase price! But I'm going to need one to get insurance.
>> Obviously
>> > > > > survey cost is a factor :-D
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Thanks in advance for any info, I'm very excited about becoming an
>> > > Alberg
>> > > > > owner! I'm driving down from Baltimore to see it tomorrow evening.
>> > Wish
>> > > > me
>> > > > > luck.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Cheers,Paul.
>> > > > > 703-873-7007
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