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David VanDenburgh

After lugging over 150 lbs of batteries up and down a ladder for the past three seasons, last winter I decided to leave our batteries - two 6-volts and one 12-volt - aboard after reading that others have done the same for years without any problems, provided, as Tim stated, the batteries are fully c...

David VanDenburgh

AJ,

You're not in St. Joseph, are you? The background in your shots looks a lot like Pier 1000 or Brian's Marina here in St. Jo. Regardless, congratulations! She's a beaut!

David

David VanDenburgh

Hmm. Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Sailed right past there this summer. Should have stopped by for a look.

David

David VanDenburgh

... I would include plenty of liquids that you LIKE to drink, as it is easy to get dehydrated, if for example you don't like plain water, but that's all you brought. I brought a canister of Gatorade mix and about 25 1liter bottles of seltzer to help encourage me to drink more hydrating fluids. Ditt...

David VanDenburgh

A good collection of spares is also a good idea. It's always nice to know that you have enough miscellaneous parts onboard to be self-reliant. Items that have come in handy for us include, fuel filters, hose clamps, fuel hose, impellor, oil, antifreeze. A few adhesives and sealants are a good idea, ...

David VanDenburgh

My dad and I began referring to ourselves as "anchor-nazis" after our second dinghy trip to another boat to tell them to move. Typical routine: We'd watch some new boat come into the anchorage, watch them anchor on top of us, fire up the radar to get their distance, then dinghy over to tel...

David VanDenburgh

dasein668 wrote: Soon, however, the first of several anchoring debacles over the next two days began. This was minor, and barely worth noting, except that it continues the theme of "Why So Damn Close???" that I noted on days one and two of the cruise. Hmmm...that was a rather familiar refr...

David VanDenburgh

For sanitation, I am determined to use PVC pipe in my next installation (with appropriate hose "shock absorbers", of course). I am all done with expensive, stiff, and worthless sanitation hose. Tim, I'm reassured by your statement. I finally ended up using PVC to complete the installation...

David VanDenburgh

Nathan,

Beautiful pictures! And it's great to see little Gavin embarking on such grand adventures at so tender an age. Fantastic!

Glad you guys had a great trip.

David

David VanDenburgh

Jim, Twenty-one years ago my parents bought me a Fatty Knees for my 10th birthday. What a gift! I absolutely loved that boat. I agree with Tim, hang on to her. Your boys will create many treasured memories that they'll escape to when they're well into their thirties - and beyond. http://www.ariel-cd...

David VanDenburgh

What a strong sense of accomplishment and pride you must have. I'm thrilled for you.

David

David VanDenburgh

Joe, This was the second such storm we ran into during our three weeks on the lake. The first storm blew over us while we were in harbor, having decided to heed NOAA's severe thunderstorm warning (they often get it very wrong). That storm was more spectacular, producing 80mph gusts, golf-ball sized ...

David VanDenburgh

Just returned from a three week cruise on Lake Michigan. We departed from St. Joseph (southwest Michigan) and worked our way up the eastern coast, stopping in at various ports along the way to see the sights and seek out quiet anchorages, and ended up in Door County, Wisconsin. Again, more port hopp...

David VanDenburgh

I'm going with a Mercator 30 that's been converted to a cutter rig. Could be wrong, though.

David VanDenburgh

bhartley, I had my suspicisions that even though the foam is advertised as closed cell and moisture resistant that it really isn't. That's why I was thinking about encapsulating it in a layer of fiberglass. The last thing I want is a waterlogged, stinky mass of foam smelling things up in the boat. D...

David VanDenburgh

What's the situation in which you plan to use the foam? I'm in the process of installing a new holding tank under the v-berth aboard Ariel. I've already glassed in the horizontal support for the bottom of the tank, but I need to figure out a good way to support the sloped sides of the tank that don...

David VanDenburgh

Can anyone recommend an expanding foam that 1) can be glassed over - i.e., won't react adversely to epoxy, and 2) doesn't exert too much pressure as it expands? (Is there such a product out there that fills a void without placing too much pressure on the surrounding material?)

Thanks,
David

David VanDenburgh

Ric,

When I was using Petit Horizon on Ariel, our Cape Dory 36, I used two gallons.

David

David VanDenburgh

Actually, I heard on the FurledSails podcast that thesailingchannel.com is going to be rebuilding an Alberg 30 on their video podcast - essentially a This Old Boat type thing. Should be interesting. I haven't seen any information on the sailing channel website yet, though.

David VanDenburgh

I think you are confused... George wants alberg 30 spreaders..... David has alberg 30 spreaders..... No, I'm not confused (at least I don't think so! ; ). I can only deduce that wooden A30 spreaders have different dimensions than aluminum A30 spreaders, and that's why my offer isn't of much help to...

David VanDenburgh

Yes, they're Alberg 30 spreaders. Sorry I can't help.

David

David VanDenburgh

George,

I have my aluminum spreaders off the mast and accessible. Can I assist you in any way with measurements and photos? If so, I'm happy to help.

David

David VanDenburgh

Sorry for the lack of clarity. Yes, you're looking at the knee that the chainplate attaches to. The chainplate is on the forward side (left).

Thanks.

David VanDenburgh

I've got a question for the experts. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/alberg30/IMG_6269.jpg This chainplate is on the starboard side just forward of the bulkhead (currently removed) that separates the saloon from the hanging locker. The chainplate is tabbed to the hull and was also tabbed to a s...

David VanDenburgh

George,

I don't have an answer for you, but I'm also working on an Alberg 30. I don't suppose you've been detailing any of your work on a website, have you? I'd love to compare notes and see some photos of your project.

David

David VanDenburgh

That boat hails from my home port of St. Joseph, Michigan. Two years ago it lay nearly derelict at a local marina, the cabin sole awash, the interior musty and moldy, the deck and hull in pretty sad condition. Then some guy started poking around, showing interest in the boat. He would wander around ...

David VanDenburgh

Oh, trust me, you don't know the half of it!!

David VanDenburgh

I'm discovering that work keeps getting in the way of my fun (I'm sure I'm not the only one). Nearly every time I check this site, a little wave of jealousy creeps over me as I see and read about another's progress - yes, even the cheese! Well, finally I made a little progress of my own and I though...

David VanDenburgh

something for the Department of Redundancy Department, if you ask me.

David VanDenburgh

What a triumph!

David

David VanDenburgh

The method may be unorthodox on a boat, but out of frustration and tired shoulders I finally switched from a r/o sander with 40 grit to a paint scraper to remove a couple layers of ablative on our Cape Dory 36. Worked like a charm! I stripped 4x as much paint in half the time - not to mention less d...

David VanDenburgh

Mike, Thanks for the encouragement. Close to home (or at home) is key. Of course, in this area a shelter is also important. I've already begun dreaming about constructing a modest boat barn. Working under a winter cover is anything but fun. The Alberg is on hold right now while I take care of busine...

David VanDenburgh

My son, Jakob, now two, is my almost constant companion when it comes to sailboats. From sailing together to decommissioning at the end of the season, to visiting Ariel when she's on the hard to complete projects - lately, measuring to fabricate our own boat cover - to commissioning in the fall, the...

David VanDenburgh

While I don't close my exhaust shutoff valve as a routine, I do close my intake seacock whenever leaving the boat (as with all other seacocks, save the scuppers). To help remember the need to open this, I hang my ignition key right on the seacock handle, which happens to be conveniently located jus...

David VanDenburgh

Well..... those registration numbers are from the PO (2 back). This was in, uh, Mississippi. You know - MS. I'm a moron. While gazing at the Alberg 30 in my driveway I noticed that Michigan's registration abbreviation is MC. What a dork! Since Ariel, our CD36, is documented we don't have state regi...

David VanDenburgh

Tim,

I'm wondering where you sourced the 22oz biaxial tape that you used for the Daysailor's bulkheads. Did you cut it yourself, or is it available by the roll?

Thanks,

David

David VanDenburgh

I was just looking at your photos - again. Devastating. Glad she's still afloat, though.

Looks like she was a Michigan boat at some point. I'll bet she's experiencing a bit of culture shock.

David

David VanDenburgh

jhenson wrote:I seem to recall some recent discussions about meranti being a cost effective solution to marine plywood used for structural bulkheads.

Joe,

Perhaps you already came across this thread: http://triton381.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=591.

There's some great information there.

David

David VanDenburgh

Figment, It was - in my limited experience - "loosely" tabbed to the overhead. In fact, there was a gap of about 1/2" between the top of the bulkhead and the overhead, so whatever structural support the thing might have provided was resting solely on the tabbing. Thanks for the respon...

David VanDenburgh

The cherry plywood used in my interior is just standard interior-grade plywood--nothing special. I've been reading some older posts with interest as I am nearing the point where I can begin installing the bulkheads that will form the engine compartment, galley, and icebox/nav station on the Alberg....

David VanDenburgh

Thanks for the welcome.

So sorry to read about and see pictures of your boat. Bummer.

David

David VanDenburgh

Nathan, Thanks for the welcome. Yep, I have a couple pictures! At the risk of offending some viewers, I'll lead with a shot that captures the essence of a PO's "style" and work philosophy. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/alberg30/IMG_6109.jpg Truly irony in action. When I initially sa...

David VanDenburgh

Winter must be fast approaching; I've spent far too much time reading and reading posts, studying and then studying some more the photos of the boats and projects posted here! Great stuff. Hope no one minds if I add aother picture to the pile. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/alberg30/IMG_5324.j...

David VanDenburgh

About a year ago, after months of reading through Tim's site(s), I decided to take the plunge and buy a project boat, a '64 Alberg 30. Unfortunately, I didn't make much progress - okay, ANY - during the last year due to restricted yard hours and access. Now, Tradewinds rests just outside my back doo...

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Winter layup

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Fatty Knees

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Summer Cruise '06

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Re: DC/Baltimore area marine plywood sources

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