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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks so much for all the responses and
suggestions...we're returning next Sunday with lots of sandpaper!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Will have to give some thought to the compass
location, but I really like the idea of using the original covered slot for a
handheld GPS. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As far as the missing starboard locker goes, I
think I will try to craft a box/panel to accommodate the VHF (previously mounted
on the fwd salon bulkhead) and perhaps a new breaker panel and
stereo. </FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>I had already planned on
rewiring the boat this Fall when she's hauled out again and I have some
dedicated time to spend on the project. Bet you can't wait for those
questions! ;-)</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>Again, thanks everyone!</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>Bill</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<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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