[Public-List] Iron ballast vs. Lead

[Fraser Kittson via Public-List]

I can attest to the fact that my 1978 Alberg 30 has a all lead keel

Fraser Kittson


> On Mar 12, 2016, at 4:58 PM, Jason S via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> I have not dug into my ballast area yet. There are no signs of damage from
> outside of boat. In a few months I will be examining the top of the ballast
> and will report back.
> 
> Jason
> #457
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> On Mar 12, 2016 4:24 PM, "Mike Meinhold via Public-List" <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
>> I would be interested in whether any of those who have participated in
>> breaking an A30 were able to autopsy the keel, and determine the extent of
>> corosion?
>> 
>> Mike
>> Rinn Duin #272
>> 
>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2016 at 4:19 PM, Scott Abbott via Public-List <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> 
>>> I am in the market for a traditional sailor, and the Alberg 30 is such an
>>> amazing boat and with an incredible pedigree (as this crowd can attest
>> to).
>>> With that said, I have been focusing on Alberg 35's as a better purchase
>> of
>>> a 50 year old boat due to the 35's possessing lead ballast vs. The Alberg
>>> 30's iron ballast ( I read that one owner actually had one made demanding
>>> lead be used instead). I would be far more eager to own an A30 (and take
>> on
>>> the associated upgrading and maintenance that these boats require) if I
>>> wasn't already so concerned about 50 years of osmosis and it's effect on
>>> the keel and corrosion of encased cast iron.
>>> 
>>> Can anyone address this concern, and if this has issue has materialized
>> in
>>> existing A30 fleet thus far? If so, how common is it and what is the
>> repair
>>> procedure and cost? Long term?
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