[Public-List] Dinghy for Alberg 30

[Brian Zinser via Public-List]

I have an ELI 8' hard shell dinghy which I bought about 30 years ago 
when I lived in Chicago and moored my former boat in a Chicago Park 
District harbor. At the time, Chicago Park District had an 8' max length 
restriction. When I sold my old boat and bought the Alberg I kept the 
ELI much to my then teenage son's disapproval as he thought we should 
get an inflatable.

In 30 years the only maintenance I have had to do is re-varnish the two 
seats. I still looks new. I use Gel-Gloss on it every fall at the end of 
the season. Normally tow the dinghy unless I am making a major crossing, 
then it fits nicely tied down on the foredeck.

In May, I had the privilege of visiting James Baldwin's workshop with 
Kirk Little in Brunswick, GA. James showed us his preferred dinghy (you 
can build it yourself) for an Alberg. It is just 6'6" long. He has a 
nice article on it on his website.

http://www.atomvoyages.com/articles/improvement-projects/356-build-the-atom-6-5-dinghy.html

Brian Zinser
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On 7/23/2014 6:25 AM, John Johnston via Public-List wrote:
> Ahoy Mates!  I would like to hear about the dinghies you have chosen and why. Also whether you tow or stow on deck, and any thoughts on ones to avoid. Thanks in advance! - Abel C Mann
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