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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Some answers, perhaps:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Para. 1. The original interior finish was not
carpet. Remove, sand, and paint with a 1 or 2 part epoxy. (or a
marine enamel) Many of the boats were painted by owners with a latex
of some sort, which eventually fails, or grows mildew, or both. The seats and
seat backs are plywood, as is the Vberth. Mine were apparently white as supplied
from the factory (#219).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Para 2: there is some debate in regard to the purpose of
the "<FONT size=2>little compartment just aft of the companionway."
I</FONT><FONT size=3> think it was originally intended as a step, for which
purpose it would be a fine ankle breaker in a seaway. No compass was
supplied with the boats originally, so the builder's intent is not known. It is
commonly used as a compass mount, or a mount for a handheld GPS. I would
bet that most don't use it for anything.....</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Para 3: I have no idea. Mine have been replaced, as have
most.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Para 4: A Microwave?? For god's sake, don't tell my
wife!! (and where did they put the extra batteries???)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>There is at least one other Alberg (or there was
last year) in Solomons--at the Naval Rec center.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I am about 13 mi. north at Flag Harbor. I can meet
you for a boat tour sometime after work or on a weekend. It may
help.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Rob</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=mabwjm@starpower.net href="mailto:mabwjm@starpower.net">Mary &
Bill Mahony</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=public-list@alberg30.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, July 28, 2002 7:25 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30] Rookie
questions</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As I mentioned earlier this week, we just
acquired hull #276. She's currently on blocks down at Solomon's getting
some survey-identified work done prior to launching. I took my wife down
to see her for the first time today (did I mention we bought her sight-unseen
via the net?). As we went through the boat, a couple areas caught our
attention that I wanted to ask your thoughts on:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. We removed some carpeting lining the
hull from the interior under the hanging cabinets in the salon and behind the
settees....the removal left some foam backing and glue residue on the interior
hull. I'm thinking the right answer is just to sand the foam and glue
remnants down (there's also some deteriorated finish on the interior glass)
and repaint. Any advice concerning how to sand and what to use to
repaint? Was this finish done in plain interior white in the boats as
they came off the line?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. The boat has no compass...is there a
recommendation for a compass? Is the little compartment just aft
of the companionway the preferred location?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3. The cockpit seat locker panels are
deteriorated...any info on what kind of wood these were originally?
Also, the cockpit access hatch to the ice box is deteriorated. I noticed
a Styrofoam backing, also looking pretty sad--any suggestions for
upgrades?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>4. Previous owners had wedged a
microwave into the aft starboard salon overhead cabinet. We don't
want/need the appliance, and since the cabinet space is already cut away,
I'm thinking of crafting a cabinet ala Carina Vela as a Nav station in this
space--any pros or cons?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Apologies for the litany of questions...maybe a
precursor of more to come! ;-)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks, Bill</FONT></DIV>
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