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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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1) Does anyone have a diagram that locates the fore and aft center of gravity for the Alberg 30?<BR>
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2) I assume that two axles are plenty and easier to maneuver than three axle trailers.<BR>
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3) Are electric brakes preferred over haudralic surge brakes?<BR>
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4) Has anyone built a "float off" trailer for the Alberg 30?<BR>
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5) Where is the best place to purchase the adjustable popits for the sides of the boat?<BR>
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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>
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7) Any comments or photos of your current trailers would be very much appreciated.<BR>
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8) Are there used trailers available out there in Albergland?<BR>
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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>
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Michael Connolly<BR>
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