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Alberg 30 refit from an empty hull

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Don
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Alberg 30 refit from an empty hull

Post by Don »

This is my first post. Just wanted to say hi to the group and post a link to my project; rebuilding an Alberg 30 from a bare hull.
You can see it at: http://alberg30.blogspot.com/
I'll post some pictures here as I become more proficient at posting.
I've really enjoyed reading the posts and following the projects on this site!

Cheers, Don
Alberg 30 hull #473
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Jason K
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Post by Jason K »

Welcome to the forum - it was interesting to read through your extensive blog - particularly your engine access solution. :)

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Figment
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Post by Figment »

Hello and welcome!

Is that former O'Day engine a YSB-8? It's not too wide to fit the bilge of an A30?
(I had to wave one off a few years ago because it was clearly FAR too wide for a Triton)
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Post by Hirilondë »

Welcome Don! From your blog it appears you don't need any encouragement to dive in :)
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Post by Rachel »

Hi Don, and Welcome!

I can't remember the exact subject now, but I think I wrote to you once "back channel" from the Alberg 30 mailing list. Anyway, good to have you here, and yes, you have to post photos :-)

Rachel
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Post by jhenson »

Don,

I really enjoyed your blog. You are moving right along! That nifty boat awning looks familiar.

Joe
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Post by Tim Mertinooke »

What a tabula rasa! I am looking forward to watching your progress.
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Don
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Post by Don »

WOW! Thanks for all the positive feedback!

The engine is a YSB-8, I never checked the width of the engine against the fit,.....I just assumed,......

Hi Rachel; it was you who recommended this site to me. Thanks! Its a great group!

My goal is to sail the boat to Hawaii when the rebuild is done, it keeps me going through the cold winters.

Cheers!
Don
Alberg 30 Hull #473
http://alberg30.blogspot.com/
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Post by keelbolts »

Don, you don't mess around. That's one way to get at an engine. I hope you're not a surgeon.
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Post by Don »

lol,.....more of a butcher than a surgeon!
I'm waiting for someone to ask what the easiest way to remove an engine is so we can reply with that photo! :)
Don
Alberg 30 Hull #473
http://alberg30.blogspot.com/
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