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<DIV><SPAN class=856393821-09022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Mike,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=856393821-09022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I have
a Triad trailer with dual axles and electric brakes. The axles are rated at 6K
each and she hauls the Alberg without any problems. I use a 2500 Dodge with a
Cummins Diesel and have more than enough power. I would definately use electric
brakes over surge brakes, stopping this mass is the biggest issue. If you check
out our web site <A
href="http://www.geocities.com/jsss54/">http://www.geocities.com/jsss54/</A> you
will see a picture of the Alberg setting on the trailer from that photo you will
see the keel is setting on the axles. The one thing Triad didn't do what I
would suggest is place a bow support since this weight is held by both
forward stations. When using stantions I purchased seven units 3 on
each side as you suggest and one under the bow which is the vee
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<DIV><SPAN class=856393821-09022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Regards,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=856393821-09022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
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<DIV><FONT size=2><SPAN class=856393821-09022002> </SPAN>-----Original
Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Crufone@aol.com
[mailto:Crufone@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, February 09, 2002 1:25
PM<BR><B>To:</B> public-list@alberg30.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30] Alberg
30 trailer<BR><BR></DIV></FONT></FONT>
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FAMILY="SANSSERIF">Hello all,<BR>I need to build a cradle for my Alberg
30. Had done a set of good drawings and took photographs. Then
decided that I should just go ahead and put some axles and a tongue on the
cradle and make a trailer. I have seen on the list some mention of
Alberg 30 owners who have trailered their boats around the country.<BR><BR>I
live in Indianapolis and would like to transport the boat spring and fall to
and from selected marinas on the lower Great Lakes, i.e., Lake Michigan and
Lake Eire.<BR><BR>I visited Strictly Sail in Chicago last week and checked out
the $7,900 trailers that Triad had for the Alberg 30. I have a Triad
trailer but it came with my Yngling and together they cost $2,000!!<BR><BR>I
have a competent trailer builder here in Indianapolis who would be happy to
build me an excellent trailer. I just need some expert input from some
of you who have "been there and done that."<BR><BR>1) Does anyone
have a diagram that locates the fore and aft center of gravity for the Alberg
30?<BR><BR>2) I assume that two axles are plenty and easier to
maneuver than three axle trailers.<BR><BR>3) Are electric brakes
preferred over haudralic surge brakes?<BR><BR>4) Has anyone built
a "float off" trailer for the Alberg 30?<BR><BR>5) Where is the
best place to purchase the adjustable popits for the sides of the
boat?<BR><BR>6) I think that three popits on each side is good so
I can ease one off and work on the bottom? I plan to use the trailer as
a movable cradle, for storage and working on the boat out of
season.<BR><BR>7) Any comments or photos of your current trailers
would be very much appreciated.<BR><BR>8) Are there used trailers
available out there in Albergland?<BR><BR>9) When I complete this
project I will share finished photographs and information so it can be shared
on the Alberg 30 Web site...........if deemed worthy.<BR><BR>Michael
Connolly<BR># 133....thinking of a name for my beautiful gal</FONT>
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