tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.comments2023-05-30T00:49:33.861-07:00Alberg 30 sailboat projectDonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-18778721969725691612016-06-17T20:24:56.329-07:002016-06-17T20:24:56.329-07:00Hi Pasi.
The thunderstruck engine and components h...Hi Pasi.<br />The thunderstruck engine and components have worked flawlessly and without the need for any maintenance. <br /><br /> Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-90531206464289822212016-04-26T23:02:51.116-07:002016-04-26T23:02:51.116-07:00I have been looking at the thunder struck motors f...I have been looking at the thunder struck motors for awhile to repower my boat. Do you any comments after few years of use?Pasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03329121626376607386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-89121530912209665452013-02-27T18:12:07.226-08:002013-02-27T18:12:07.226-08:00Don,
I ran aground in Keehi Channel last October....Don,<br /><br />I ran aground in Keehi Channel last October. <br /><br />Outboard died, and couldn't make it out with main only. Forgot about the tip to "have anchor ready" in case of trouble in the channel or lagoon!<br /><br />Do you know anything about the 62 Alberg 30 fo0r sale moored in Keehi?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-82711391019467571772013-01-30T08:00:43.748-08:002013-01-30T08:00:43.748-08:00Terrific blog on the Alberg. Got lots of concepts...Terrific blog on the Alberg. Got lots of concepts on the build. You guys are formidable seamen to then sail to the islands. Wow. Skeepnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-71235484990613162852012-11-16T02:13:12.775-08:002012-11-16T02:13:12.775-08:00It fits good on the bow. I store it in the truck f...It fits good on the bow. I store it in the truck for now and don't have any pictures of it on the boat.<br />Cheers, DonDonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-4420035128925986592012-11-16T00:45:33.408-08:002012-11-16T00:45:33.408-08:00Hello I have ordered the plans also.
Was wonderin...Hello I have ordered the plans also. <br />Was wondering if it fits good on the front of your boat cause I also have an Alberg 30.<br />Do you have any pictures of it on the front of your boat?<br />Thanks <br />Walter Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-82479075844299686682012-09-20T10:23:03.884-07:002012-09-20T10:23:03.884-07:00Very cool! Has me envisioning a "build a boat...Very cool! Has me envisioning a "build a boat" project with Kai when he is older. :)Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-53509571160816174542012-07-05T16:14:35.425-07:002012-07-05T16:14:35.425-07:00Tim those original pics were on a different server...Tim those original pics were on a different server and appear to be lost forever now. I can snap some finished shots if you like and am happy to answer any questions you may have.<br />I will look thru the archives I have on back up pics but there is over 1,500 of em on the project and it will take some time to wade thru em.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-29701401330511935572012-07-05T16:10:36.826-07:002012-07-05T16:10:36.826-07:00I have about $3000-$3500 into it.
How long you can...I have about $3000-$3500 into it.<br />How long you can go depends on how many amps you pull (how high the throttle is set) I only use the engine for leaving and approaching the dock so I only put in four batteries; At 16 amps I get about 3 knots and an hour run time taking the pack down to about 70% DOD (depth of discharge, that is to say I used 30% of the banks capacity and still had 70% left).<br />Battery life is very dependent on cycles and DOD.....the deeper the discharge, the fewer number of cycles you get before having to replace the bank. I aim for taking the bank down no more than 20% when possible which in Hawaii is easy as the wind, she blows here!Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-3988018020775460602012-07-05T16:00:33.362-07:002012-07-05T16:00:33.362-07:00I believe it was a B126 (see the link) but check y...I believe it was a B126 (see the link) but check your measurements to be certain. http://www.marinesan.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/tanks,%20oddpdf.pdf<br /><br />cheers, DonDonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-5870219678238749612012-07-05T15:54:26.853-07:002012-07-05T15:54:26.853-07:00Thanks all! Been away from the blog for a bit, hop...Thanks all! Been away from the blog for a bit, hope to add more soon.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-69268492702659480592012-07-05T09:34:35.746-07:002012-07-05T09:34:35.746-07:00Fantastic workmanship, and very inspiring blog. I ...Fantastic workmanship, and very inspiring blog. I hope you're very proud.<br />I'm currently working through all your posts and picking up loads of ideas for my own boat (a 27 footer, not an Alberg, but similar vintage).<br />I noticed that the images on your anchor locker post are broken. Any chance you could upload these again? I'm contemplating a similar modification, and am sure they would be very helpful.<br /><br />Good winds,<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479031176186616888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-90008604092412787222012-06-23T08:35:02.871-07:002012-06-23T08:35:02.871-07:00Very cool! Hope we can see her (and you, of cours...Very cool! Hope we can see her (and you, of course) in person one day. :)<br />I hope you use the blog to post photos and stories from interesting places you sail!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-17425381483336492372012-06-18T23:01:04.080-07:002012-06-18T23:01:04.080-07:00Hi there, What tank did you buy? And from where? I...Hi there, What tank did you buy? And from where? I'm looking to put a tank in my A30 V-berth too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-19828349783029698342012-03-09T07:45:44.974-08:002012-03-09T07:45:44.974-08:00How much do you have in the compleat system and ho...How much do you have in the compleat system and how long can you run for with out charging the battAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-8613403266042127272012-03-08T20:49:07.880-08:002012-03-08T20:49:07.880-08:00Hi Don,
Good job on the picture show and refit+.
...Hi Don,<br />Good job on the picture show and refit+. <br />Sorta like an Alberg Phoenix rising up to do it again.<br />And to one of my favourite tunes.<br /><br />Cheers, RussRussnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-21627249544617689602012-03-05T22:41:35.029-08:002012-03-05T22:41:35.029-08:00That was awesome Don!
Great job on the video. But ...That was awesome Don!<br />Great job on the video. But that's nothing compared to what you accomplished in real life by getting the empty hull in Ohio, getting it to Idaho, building her sooo beautifully and sailing Kolohe to Hawaii!!! Thanks for being my buddy.<br />Glad you've finally moved here... and let's go sailing some more!<br /><br />JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-6811094692624736122012-03-04T00:26:59.242-08:002012-03-04T00:26:59.242-08:00Excellent recap... I like the part in the movie wh...Excellent recap... I like the part in the movie where the alien shows up with his _____ probe device. Must have been the horror part of the movie/dream/nightmare... :P<br /><br />cheers, and ultimately: KUDOS!Bruce B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-89899119832459527032012-02-12T15:31:23.970-08:002012-02-12T15:31:23.970-08:00anytime, glad I could help :-)anytime, glad I could help :-)Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-66825966397807359612012-02-10T19:36:15.899-08:002012-02-10T19:36:15.899-08:00replaced rivets and cross bolted the spreader sock...replaced rivets and cross bolted the spreader sockets. thank you for the helpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-26861222524539407652012-01-28T17:01:48.700-08:002012-01-28T17:01:48.700-08:00oh the bolts were 1/4 inch and I cant remember wha...oh the bolts were 1/4 inch and I cant remember what length I used, I took three sizes I think 4-1/2 inches might have been it but I cant be sure.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-63631330274157751522012-01-28T17:00:23.253-08:002012-01-28T17:00:23.253-08:00My pleasure, thanks for the heads up on the spread...My pleasure, thanks for the heads up on the spreader sockets! I will have a good look at those when I go aloft again.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-91300646940870296402012-01-28T05:10:19.026-08:002012-01-28T05:10:19.026-08:00Thank you, this helps. i have some small gaps as w...Thank you, this helps. i have some small gaps as well. do you happen to remember what size bolts you ended up using? a bit of FYI, i took my spreaders off and found the holes where the attach to the socket wollowed out. this cause the spreader to start rubbing on the bottom of the socket. while my spreaders only had a little wear, i have read on A30 site where it cause someone to be disasted. i am having sleeves put in my spreader at the machine shop so that should take car of the rubbing. thank you again for all the helpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-54942714260243301652012-01-27T18:40:05.741-08:002012-01-27T18:40:05.741-08:00Sounds identical to what I have. Between the stain...Sounds identical to what I have. Between the stainless plate and the mast is a contoured aluminum "shim", contoured to the mast curvature and flat where the stainless plate is against it. First thing I did was use a large C clamp and clamped the top to remove the gap (mine had worked loose) and keep things in place when I drilled out the rivets. Before drilling I did some eyeballing and measuring to make sure the holes would line up for a thru-bolt before drilling. They looked good so I drilled out one set of rivets (one each side of the mast), applied a liberal amount of Tef-Gel to the bolt and thru-bolted it. It took some wiggling to get it lined up but it went fairly easily. make sure to use a bolt that is not threaded all the way down to the head. A bolt with a shoulder is much stronger. With the mast down its easy. Aloft I took a few different lengths with me to ensure I had the right one. A couple washer and a nylock lock-nut completed the assembly.<br />Cheers, Don<br />PS happy to help, feel free to ask with any questions.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034740563362780956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669813322874788478.post-77925908812015148832012-01-26T18:43:00.996-08:002012-01-26T18:43:00.996-08:00thank you, i have the same setup. stainless spread...thank you, i have the same setup. stainless spreader sockets, if i may ask, how did you thru bolt it? I have a large 1/2 bolt though the center of the 2 plates, that seem to hold the 2 plates to the mast pad then the mast. i have 4 rivets in each that i guess would keep the plates and lower shroud tangs straight. if this sounds like your arrangement how did you through bolt the plates. BTW i really appreciate the help as i am new to boat repair. thank you for the helpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com