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- Sun May 08, 2016 9:16 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:01 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
- Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:17 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Sadler 25 Refit for Ocean Cruising
- Replies: 48
- Views: 19067
Re: Sadler 25 Refit for Ocean Cruising
Congrats.....I know that first sail after all that hard work had to feel great! Good Luck with her!
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:18 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
In spite of bad weather I've managed to make a bit of progress on the Alberg
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2016/ ... epair.html
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2016/ ... epair.html
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:41 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
Work continued over Christmas holiday as warm temperatures are still making outside boat epoxy work possible
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/12/a ... -side.html
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/12/a ... -side.html
- Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:42 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
More progress re-coring A30 side decks, warm weather is helping
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/12/a ... -side.html
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/12/a ... -side.html
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:39 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
Moved onto recoring the port side deck. The weather has been great..not sure how much longer it will hold out for outdoor boat work
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/12/a ... re-on.html
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- Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:51 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Sadler 25 Refit for Ocean Cruising
- Replies: 48
- Views: 19067
Re: Sadler 25 Refit for Ocean Cruising
wow, progress looks great!
- Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:07 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
A bit more progress to report
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/ ... -cont.html
Happy Thanksgiving!!
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/ ... -cont.html
Happy Thanksgiving!!
- Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:41 pm
- Forum: Sailing and Cruising
- Topic: Meeting Alberg 30 Jean-du-Sud
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2042
Meeting Alberg 30 Jean-du-Sud
Had the honor of meeting Yves Geinas and Jean-du-Sud in Portsmouth, VA
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/11/a ... u-sud.html
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/11/a ... u-sud.html
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:51 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
Progress is slow but for good reasons this month
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/ ... -deck.html
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/ ... -deck.html
- Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:14 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Web forum
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7891
Alberg 30 Web forum
http://www.sncsoft.com/forums/a30/
For you A30 boat owners, Alberg design owners or Alberg admirers here is a new forum
For you A30 boat owners, Alberg design owners or Alberg admirers here is a new forum
- Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:17 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
Got the lazarette balsa core all cut and in place, and a few storm photos in link below
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/10/a ... oring.html
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/10/a ... oring.html
- Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:59 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/09/a ... otten.html
cut into the core today...WTF did i get myself into.......
cut into the core today...WTF did i get myself into.......
- Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:59 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
thank you, it will take lots of work and even more sandpaper and epoxy but should worth it at the end of the dayTampaBay wrote:Wow! The deck will be awesome when you're done.
- Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:57 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/08/a ... n-and.html?
Started to formulate a plan of attack and been spending money!
Started to formulate a plan of attack and been spending money!
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:55 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/08/a ... nt_19.html
A few more photos of hull to deck joint that failed on my Alberg 30. Working on a plan to repair
A few more photos of hull to deck joint that failed on my Alberg 30. Working on a plan to repair
- Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:10 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/08/a ... joint.html
found more issues with our ole Alberg 30 as I continue to dismantle her...but nothing that cannot be fixed....
found more issues with our ole Alberg 30 as I continue to dismantle her...but nothing that cannot be fixed....
- Sat Aug 08, 2015 7:24 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 5:23 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Bristol 27
- Replies: 111
- Views: 109166
Re: Bristol 27
Lloyd, thank you for posting your progress, and especially your success or lack of with the epoxy. I have just stripped down my Alberg 30s hull and am going to begin coating it in a few months when the humidity drops. I love the B27, I used to sail with a guy that has one, Winter Dreams . We would h...
- Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
small update
Looks like the bottom paint had trapped a bit of moisture in gelcoat, a few picture have been been added to my blog
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/07/a ... -hull.html
Looks like the bottom paint had trapped a bit of moisture in gelcoat, a few picture have been been added to my blog
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/07/a ... -hull.html
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:23 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
Happy 4th of July everyone
Small update, scraping and sanding the paint off is just about done!
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/07/a ... -2015.html
Small update, scraping and sanding the paint off is just about done!
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/07/a ... -2015.html
- Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:13 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/06/a ... 2.html?m=0
making progress and I met a young couple cruising from CA to MA
making progress and I met a young couple cruising from CA to MA
- Mon Jun 15, 2015 12:00 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Re: Alberg 30 refit
Tampa, Thank you. I printed off the west system blister guide. Gonna study up on it while is gather supplies. Boat has been on the hard for about 9 months. Hull should be quite dry but going to let it sit without paint and covered for another month before beginning repairs. In the meantime there are...
- Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:11 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 refit
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10826
Alberg 30 refit
I am finally making some progress but also opening a can of worms. My hull is full of blisters.....
Here is what I uncovered:
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/06/a ... moval.html
Here is what I uncovered:
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/06/a ... moval.html
- Sat May 30, 2015 11:20 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Bristol 27
- Replies: 111
- Views: 109166
Re: Bristol 27
Lloyd, I feel your pain with the bottom. I too figured I would just sand paint off and be done with it but like you found an entirely new project. My Alberg 30 has issue with voids and pits between gelcoat and first layer of glass. Right now I am in the process of removing the paint after that I wil...
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 12:23 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Boat shed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3238
Re: Alberg 30 Boat shed
A small update, no big projects started but soon!
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/ ... where.html
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/ ... where.html
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:49 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Special Thanks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3723
Re: Special Thanks
Looks great! Clean function and beautiful! I am starting refit on my alberg 30.
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 6:23 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Teak Toe rail replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2697
Re: Teak Toe rail replacement
charlie and early thank you, I had forgotten about an Alberg that used IPE here locally for a toe/rub rail in one. It looked great. Now let me me change the question just a bit, what if you were going to paint the toe rail? I am not to keen on varnish or the grey look. Actually love the varnish look...
- Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:11 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Teak Toe rail replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2697
Teak Toe rail replacement
i need to replace my toerail on my Alberg 30. I will not replace it with an aluminum one and really cant see spending $$ on teak. What are some other material/woods you all have used.
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:33 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Sadler 25 Refit for Ocean Cruising
- Replies: 48
- Views: 19067
Re: Sadler 25 Refit for Ocean Cruising
Great work, i am beginning a refit. Hopefully 2-3yrs will be all it takes. Keep us posted on your progress!
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:35 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Boat shed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3238
Re: Alberg 30 Boat shed
Blog update showing a few photos of Alberg 30 shelter build
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/01/a ... elter.html
http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/01/a ... elter.html
- Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:11 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Boat shed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3238
Alberg 30 Boat shed
This week I finally got the top on the boat shed I have been working on. I am happy to say that the boat is dry even though it is raining quite heavily out right now. I am working on a blog write up with the details of the shed build. Let the refit begin!
- Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:52 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 5:10 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: She floats!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4716
Re: She floats!
Been following your blog, thank you for documenting this great and successful project. It has helped me tremendously, I can only hope my Alberg 30 comes out 1/2 as nice as your Alberg 35.
Congrats....enjoy it
Congrats....enjoy it
- Sun Aug 03, 2014 6:33 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
- Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:56 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:01 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
That wheel and hub combo is interesting. I haven't seen that type before. These are old dexter axles, common uses were mobile homes and low boy construction type trailers. They have a 6000lb rating, the tires I bought are 14ply load range G When you put the hub back into the wheel, how are you sure...
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:47 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
Warmer weather is upon us here in Virginia. I have been able to get out everyday this week and chip away at the trailer...Soon there will be a sailboat on it and in my posts!
Here is what is looks like now:
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2014/ ... lmost.html
Here is what is looks like now:
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2014/ ... lmost.html
- Mon Mar 31, 2014 1:43 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
Got some new rubber on the trailer. Weather was pretty crappy all weekend but sun is shining now. Looks like I should get some good progress this week. Hope to finish the trailer up real soon.
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:39 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
- Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:34 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
What was so wrong with those hubs that you had to replace them? I decided to put brake on the trailer. Originally I was not going to.... I am only moving boat a few miles. I just worried about the what if's too much. So as I started to recondition the drums. I just decided they were too far gone fo...
- Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:28 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Pearson Wanderer #102
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3986
Re: Pearson Wanderer #102
Look forward to it
- Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:29 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
Here is a link to more of the Alberg 30 trailer build. Installed a new tongue and coupler....I promise many boat projects will follow
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2014/ ... inues.html
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2014/ ... inues.html
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 5:43 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
Thanks Crazer, Order a new coupler Monday, 12,500lb bull dog....still hasn't arrived yet(from NC to VA.....HMMM)....and then this wet weather has turned my yard into a small pond.....so not much will get done on the trailer this weekend I am afraid. I may take wheels and hubs off and repack the bear...
- Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:13 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
As she sits now, snow on the way...so prolly not much progress this coming week.
going to get fenders tomorrow.
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2014/ ... eport.html
going to get fenders tomorrow.
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2014/ ... eport.html
- Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
Made some progress today,here is a pick of one of the hull supports..... view my blog for all picks
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2014/ ... eport.html
http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2014/ ... eport.html
- Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:51 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Re: Alberg 30 Trailer project
yes, 3 in fact....Lincoln 135(110V) unit, which i am using in my yard to tack additional mods on trailer. I have a Lincoln pro Tig 175 for smaller project, stainless work and smaller gauge stuff and a Lincoln power mig 255, heavy duty welder... which I will use on the trailer to complete all the fin...
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:45 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Alberg 30 Trailer project
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7234
Alberg 30 Trailer project
Needed a trailer to get my Alberg 30 home for a refit. I tried doing the v berth in the marina and just wasn't able to get it done, too hot, too cold, good sailing weather....anyway just too many distractions to work on the boat while in the water. So I decide to take her out and bring her home. Cal...
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:28 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Alberg 30 Keel Dimensions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1672
Re: Alberg 30 Keel Dimensions
Thanks to everyone who offered up help. James Baldwin of Atomvoyage.com was a great help. He not only provided dimensions but also pictures and a sketch. I will be posting pictures and measurements on my blog as I go.
Hoping this rain will clear out so I can get started this weekend
Hoping this rain will clear out so I can get started this weekend