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<DIV><SPAN class=353390716-29072002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Mike-</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=353390716-29072002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=353390716-29072002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Great
Info! I have narrowed my search to the Triton and the Alberg also. I
am in NE Massachusetts and have already touch base with an Alberg owner in
Maine. We are going to try and arrange a meeting sometime soon
(hopefully). I sail out of the Merrimack River which has its share of
sloppy tidal/current water, as well as an overpopulation of throttle happy power
boats. But I like to think if I can sail here I can do alright almost
anywhere.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=353390716-29072002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=353390716-29072002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Thanks
for the input. Now to find the boat.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=353390716-29072002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=353390716-29072002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Doug
Snell</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
public-list-admin@alberg30.org [mailto:public-list-admin@alberg30.org]<B>On
Behalf Of </B>Hiesener, Michael<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 29, 2002 11:47
AM<BR><B>To:</B> 'public-list@alberg30.org'<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [Alberg30]
Pre-Rookie Question<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Doug,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>This is our first
year on the boat, so our experience is limited. But so far I think we
make a great choice.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Alberg 30 is a
stable, sea friendly boat. However, like most similar designs, she
likes to heel over, especially when overpowered. This can initially be
uncomfortable/scary until you get used to it....reducing sail and easing the
traveler helps this, but it can be a comfort issue. Otherwise it is a
great boat to sail! We find that the cockpit's high seatbacks are a big
plus.
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Our 18 month old
does great on the boat. We have lee clothes down below for naps. A
bucket of water in the cockpit helps keeps him occupied. We keep the
sailing time limited. Three hours of sailing with no nap in seems to be
the max for our child. A nap will greatly increase this time and give
you a break! </FONT></SPAN></DIV></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think the choice
of boat depends on where you will be sailing. We sail out of Annapolis,
and it can get rather sloppy with all the boat traffic. The Alberg is
very comfortable in these conditions. We were looking at several types
of boats above 25'. It came down to the Pearson Triton and Alberg
30. The Alberg has a much larger cabin (I'm over 6") and did not have
the deck delamination problems that most Triton's seemed to have.
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>If your interested
in the Alberg a test sail would be a great idea. If your located near
Annapolis, I would be happy to take your family out.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best of luck in
your search!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mike
Hiesener</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Terrapin
#254</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=600104614-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Annapolis</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Douglas Snell
[mailto:dsnell@kinetyx.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 29, 2002 10:46
AM<BR><B>To:</B> public-list@alberg30.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30]
Pre-Rookie Question<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=559553614-29072002>Mike-</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=559553614-29072002></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=559553614-29072002>I
am looking at A30's as a move up for my expanding family. We have an
18mo old and a 4mo old (yes, that's close). How does your family do on
the boat? Is the A30 a good size for this age
group?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=559553614-29072002></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=559553614-29072002>Doug Snell</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
public-list-admin@alberg30.org
[mailto:public-list-admin@alberg30.org]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Hiesener,
Michael<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 29, 2002 10:15 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
'public-list@alberg30.org'<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [Alberg30] Rookie
questions<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mary &
Bill,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Congrats on
delivery of your boat!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>My partner an
I recently did quite a bit of work on our boat and I will throw in my 2
cents...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. We
repainted the area behind the settees with a mildew resistant
kitchen latex paint. We sanded the interior and striped off the
old paint in some areas and applied 2 coats of the paint. While
the ideal fix would probably be to strip off the old paint and apply a
marine two part paint...this seemed like quite an undertaking, especially
when we had multiple projects requiring time and energy. Our
boat does have a solar powered vent that circulates the air and helps
to keep the interior moisture down.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. The
old compass was broken and we replaced it with a bulkhead
mounted Plastimo Contest 101. We are planning on racing
and I like the readability of this compass. The accuracy seems good
when compared to a handheld GPS. Our "little compartment" was for a
box compass. It has a hinged cover and a pad eye which we connect
a tether and harness in an attempt to keep our 18 month old son
on the boat! Might be a good location for a GPS
mount.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>3. No
suggestion on how to upgrade the locker panels...but we have a small soft
sided cooler that fits perfectly inside the icebox hatch. Helps
keeps everything cold and easily accessible from the
cockpit.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>4.
Sounds like a good location for a Nav Station!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Look forward
to seeing you on the water!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best
Regards,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mike
Hiesener</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial size=2>Terrapin
#254</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Annapolis</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=275304513-29072002></SPAN><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT><BR><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=275304513-29072002><FONT
face=Arial> </FONT></SPAN>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
Mary & Bill Mahony [mailto:mabwjm@starpower.net]<BR><B>Sent:</B>
Sunday, July 28, 2002 7:25 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
public-list@alberg30.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30] Rookie
questions<BR><BR></FONT></DIV></FONT>
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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>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<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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