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Great advice on the respirator. It's clean again and the filters are in a zip lock waiting for next time. I was able to remove the remaining material under the mast step today. http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/camera_12_29_08%20007s.jpg This material was quite wet, obviously this...

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On the surface maybe. Hold a hammer by the business end and push the handle into the core as hard as you can.....bet you'll get a puddle, or in your case a drip. Unfortunately, or fortunately, that wont work. While some of the plywood is delaminated most looks fine on the surface now. There are no ...

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I used the new mask for the first time today, thank you for the recommendation. It's a bit warm but it didnt get in the way at all. http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0772s.jpg I was able to get the rotten section below the mast step removed. http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal2...

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After reading the reviews I'm considering the The Rockwell SoniCrafter as an alternative to the Fein. The online reviews seem positive, anyone here take the plunge? Or, do I just man up and by the Fein?

Thanks

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only done on the hard I wish! I do have power in my slip though. Good idea. full face respirator I was just reading up on the different 3M models, good advice. I think the 3M 7800 is overkill, but hopefully it will last a long time. Multimaster Funny, I've been thinking about that lately. I didnt r...

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Another beautiful day, nothing like sweating on the boat. My goal today was to find the condition of deck under the mast step base. http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0767s.jpg Here is where I started http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/beam_deck5_8_09/DSCN0752s.jpg I used a w...

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The mast is finally down, http://plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=4261 , so I can now begin replacing the beam. The first sunny spring day and what's more fun than playing with power tool on the boat? I started by removing the quarter round trim and the chain plates. Then I worked a ...

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I'm the first to admit I copied the system presented on the Alberg30 site, http://www.alberg30.org/maintenance/SparsSailsRigging/UnsteppingMast/ . Here is a large shot of the mast coming down, http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/dropmast5_2/DSCN0711R.jpg . If you want more photo's let me know. I at...

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Thank you everyone for the advice. I constructed the an a-frame from 2x4's, rigged it to the hull and down came the stick. Frame rigged http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/dropmast5_2/aframe.jpg Mast coming down http://muvvachicken.com/images/cal25/dropmast5_2/coming_down.jpg There was a connector ...

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Thanks for the quick replies!

I heard from a Cal guy that at least some boats have a connection just above the deck in the mast. Time will tell I guess.

I'll try to dig up the stanchion setup, that sounds pretty slick.

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I think I have the rig setup to drop the mast. The fittings are doused with penetrating oil and the boom is off. I hope this project is a free weeks, not months, so I want to figure out the details before I get the mast down. I disconnected the masthead wiring under the mast beam but I'm not sure ab...

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Great story, glad you made it back in one piece.

It's this kind of day that keeps me sailing. As scared or nervous as I've been, there is nothing like living through it and learning more for the next go around. You never learn the limit until you reach it.

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That's exactly what convinced me to purchase the meter.

Thank you for the excellent evaluation.

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I picked up a CT33 after finding a good review online.

Here's an example, http://www.noahsboatbuilding.com/noahus ... 33&eq=&Tp=

Money well spent. I've been boat shopping and it's been invaluable.

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What about one of these?

http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no= ... .mc_id=gb1

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Lots of good advice. We all have a favorite solvent, sort of like comparing anchors or sealant, but I'll mention Seafoam. On more than a few occasions I've 'fixed' similar carb issues with a good soak with Seafoam. Either use it to clean the carb, put it in the fuel or soak the carb in it, the stuff...

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First question is; how do I test the shape of the balsa core with all that teak in place

If it were me, I would take readings from the inside, underneath the deck. Removing some of the teak is surely an option, that should give you an indication of how well it was installed.

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Break your problems down, dont just throw parts at it. For example, the exhaust issue has nothing to do with reverse. If it were me I would do a compression test and see what kind of shape the engine is. If it's not completely rusty I would keep it. Get new pipe for the exhaust, too much potential d...

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I mounted mine to a bracket with a stainless hose clamp.

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Is the engine still in the boat or sitting on the bench in pieces?

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What is your definition of failing?

Good question. Short of dragging it home in the water I'm not sure.

it's time to do the work.

Yep. I just got what seems like a pretty fair quote on new standing rigging. The list begins.

Thanks for the recommendation on Good Old Boat, I'll check it out.

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Looking back I wonder how close it was to failing. I've never been out in more than 15-18, but a few times the boat seemed to handled a little odd. I thought it was my bad sail trim.

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Nice looking boats. Here's a review, be it a bit basic: http://www.spinsheet.com/useddisp.asp?rk=51

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Finally a photo of my beam.

It's hard to capture the scale of the deflection in a photo, but safe to say there is some deflection.

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What she said :)

Good site with lots of info, http://www.alberg30.org .

cmartin

I was thinking about one and found this site full of useful info, http://www.mariposasailing.com/index.html . It looks like he's going through a pretty comprehensive metal beam replacement currently. Make sure you check into that.

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Thanks, good info. I'll try to get to the boat for a photo of the beam in the next few days. Thanks for the encouragement. Sometimes I get in over my head, hopefully this time I'll be at least somewhat prepared. Cal 25 Row I was down there a few weekends ago. I'm just far enough away to make weekday...

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Hello All The mast beam in my Cal25 is sagging a little and I'm debating dropping the mast to replace it. The Cal25 forum is pretty dead, hopefully some one hear can help. There is some obvious sagging in the beam, but how much is too much? I dont want to take on a job if it's not really needed, but...

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Yesteice rday I went to Lowes's and found a nice 2 3/8" Kobalt scraper with a carbide tip. What I found out though, which is par for the course, Lowes's doesn't carry replacement blades for the tool...Why sell it then!!!

They just sell more tools, no need to bother with replacement parts.

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No first hand experience, but this place looks promising

http://www.distributordoctor.com/distri ... clips.html

If they dont have exactly what you need, I bet they have something close.

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Some of this depends on what you plan to do with the boat. Are you racing and every week and need to be as slick as possible? Looking for to be the best boat possible? Or, do you like sailing more than sanding/scraping? There is nothing wrong with scraping off the stuff that comes off quickly then s...

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Nice boat.

I looked at one a few months ago and was surprised how much more room below it had compared to the 30's I'd been looking at.

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If it were me I would create a sandwich of fiberglass cloth and a good marine plywood soaked/covered in epoxy. While not just simple, it gives you the option to paint or stain/varnish. edit. Although I'm not entirely sure of your application, but I dont think you need to worry about the cloth, just ...

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Keep it coming, good story.

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I came across a Columbia Sabre for sale locally and wanted learn a little more. I found some info online but know nothing about these boats other than what google found. http://www.columbia-yachts.com/heroic3.jpg Sexy lines and I bet they move on the water. Anyone have experience with these boats? I...

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Nice find Tim. I looked for something like this earlier this year and this looks like the best solution yet.

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The only switch controlling all lights I remember seeing was ~$200, if that matters. I sure hope there are other options. It doesnt combine all lights, but I like this idea: http://www.sailorssolutions.com/index.asp?page=ProductDetails&Item=LEDNAVSW1 http://www.sailorssolutions.com/ProductImages...

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Two weekends in a row it hit 70 on the Chesapeake. No complaints here. With any luck we'll have another weekend or two like this before it gets cold. The leaves are still hanging on and while it's not Maine, it's still spectacular. http://muvvachicken.com/images/sailing/11_08/5.jpg Not sure the phot...

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Thanks for the info I think I understand the economics of a diesel replacement, that's not what I'm shooting for this time. Good lead on the Phasor, I didnt realize there was another alternative. From lots of reading it seems like the old Grarmarine is forgotten, there is a ton of info on A4's. I'll...

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Forgive me is this is old news I was unable to find a thread on this via search. I am boat shopping (Alberg 30) and one example has a known bad Graymarine 4 cylinder. I've found lots of info replacing an Atomic 4, but zero on the older Graymarine engines. I am trying to figure out a worst case plan ...

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I switched from West to MAS and have been very happy. Jamestown has good prices on MAS.

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It's been pretty cold lately, at least in MD. Make sure you check the temp ranges for the system you are using. if you are using slow, you might want to check fast, depending on temps and work time needed.

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Thanks all, great advice. If you are having trouble deciding between A30s, my suggestion would be to find the one that has the least amount of PO "upgrades." The more boats I see, the more I agree with this. A boat I am/was seriously considering has a modified interior I'm not sold on. Hon...

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Hello All I've been on the hunt for an Alberg30 off and on for a few months. I am in no hurry, but figure when the right boat comes along I'll know it. So far I've looked at several boats and am having a hard time figuring out exactly what I want. Each has needed some work but can also be used right...

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Excellent, thanks for posting.

Boats like this got me into sailing. Someday.... :)

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Hello All - I'm new here. I've been looking for an Alberg30 but am starting to thinka Triton might better fit my budget. Does anyone know this boat? This thread mentions $4900 while the ad says $6900. Finding market value for these boats is tough, at least for me. I looked at a boat over the weekend...

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