Good afternoon,
This morning, the point of attachment for the tack shackle broke off the cast aluminum fitting at the front of the boom as pictured. I am open for suggestions on how to deal with this new problem.
Thanks,
Marcelo
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- Mon Aug 06, 2018 6:59 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Broken tack attachment on Alberg 30 boom
- Replies: 6
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- Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:44 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Hong Kong sailmaker
- Replies: 2
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Re: Hong Kong sailmaker
I just ordered a new mainsail for my Alberg 30 from Lee Sails in Hong Kong. I have never ordered a sail from them before but they were recommended to me by James Baldwin from Cruising Yacht Services in Brunswick, GA. He has vast experience in all matters pertaining to cruising sailboats. I live in t...
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:46 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Solar tracking mount
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5766
Re: Solar tracking mount
James,
Thanks for the practical answer. I failed to realize that I can't really go past 50% discharge when calculating battery capacity without damaging the battery. I saw a similar setup to the solar panel you describe on marinehowto.com or phase.com.
Marcelo
Thanks for the practical answer. I failed to realize that I can't really go past 50% discharge when calculating battery capacity without damaging the battery. I saw a similar setup to the solar panel you describe on marinehowto.com or phase.com.
Marcelo
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:38 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Solar tracking mount
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5766
Solar tracking mount
I have an Alberg 30 with two group 27 flooded batteries of 80ah each. One handles engine start and the other is for house use. I have a battery isolator between them and a smart electric charger on shore power. My alternator is a 55 amp unit. The boat is kept in a slip and daysailed 80 % of the time...