[Public-List] Dinghy for Alberg 30

[Mike Lehman via Public-List]

We use an "Alberg 8" dinghy with our Alberg 30. It is similar to a Dyer 
midget but has rounded chines and slightly lower freeboard. It was designed 
by Carl Alberg and built by a firm in Marblehead Mass. and was a gift to 
Carl's niece on her 16th birthday. As far as I know it is the only one ever 
built, so I saved/restored it as a piece of history. I even rigged it with a 
tri-radial spinnaker, she goes like a bullet downwind. I couldn't resist 
talking about it.

Having said that, I think the most common dinghy used by Albergs is the Dyer 
midget. You can find them used, usually in bad shape, but they are fun to 
restore and Dyer has all of the parts available. They tow just fine and are 
stable for their size.




~~~_/)_/)~~ Mike Lehman ~~_/)~~~


-----Original Message----- 
From: John Johnston via Public-List
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 6:25 AM
To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
Subject: [Public-List] Dinghy for Alberg 30

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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