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Forum: Marine Electronics 01-06-2016, 11:06
Replies: 0
Views: 831
Posted By Alberg 34
New Raymarine type1 AP question installation

I am installing a new autohelm .The installation is on an Alberg 34 skeg rudder.Should the drive be installed horizontal or on the same angle as the rudder post.I Will be installing a new tiller arm...
Forum: Navigation 16-02-2016, 07:20
Replies: 38
Views: 4,708
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Paper chart v Plotter

The chart plotter will zoom in ,so you are only looking at that particular area. Don't trust them 100% as I have hit bottom . Chart plotter said 12 ft ,shoal off to port (300 yards away) 5 ft I...
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-02-2016, 18:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,128
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Hello from Ontario ,Canada

Welcome just joined recently as well been getting all kinds of helpful advice, I started out with a northern 26,and moved up to an Alberg 34 I found the bigger boat sails much better and easier and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-02-2016, 18:12
Replies: 25
Views: 19,751
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Inexpensive radar pole mount

I too am fabricating a pole for radar 2" stainless welded to my davit so only 6ft above the davits exposed. Any one had luck with installing a wind instrument on a pole as well instead of the mast
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-02-2016, 17:33
Replies: 34
Views: 4,451
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: New electronics

It's that time of year again in Canada Starting the list of work to do to the boat.I too am looking to install all new electronic and autohelm,linear drive below the cockpit all Ray marine, Radar...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-02-2016, 09:06
Replies: 19
Views: 2,346
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Seeking the most perfect piece of ash

Why Ash
White oak will stand up to the environment better and yes laminate it
Forum: Destinations 13-02-2016, 07:47
Replies: 22
Views: 11,361
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Sailing to Bermuda

Hi Sailor. Boy53
I to am headed east out the St Lawrence the end of May early June . My plan is to hopefully end up down the US coast (weather permitting) some where . Leave the boat and return in...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-02-2016, 08:08
Replies: 11
Views: 3,699
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: How do I add a spin halyard to a Hylas 44?

Run a separate halyard . Attach a horse shoe ( bolt on ) on top of the mast ,can be bought or fabricated . Use a good quality swivel block. Have long enough halyards to go around the forward stay so...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-02-2016, 07:42
Replies: 64
Views: 8,107
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Broken jib sheet questions

If the line just snapped it was either an extreme load or a MFG defect. There are also some places that sell (what are called seconds ) Replace with good quality lines Most lines will show wear...
Forum: Great Lakes 12-02-2016, 05:18
Replies: 26
Views: 7,081
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Kingston (Ontario) Cruising

Founts
Yes any of the boats mentioned should do, but how big is the family, do they share your passion. You mentioned being on a 60 foot cat which are spacious A 30 ft boat will seem small in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-02-2016, 17:41
Replies: 29
Views: 5,030
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: New beginnings ,Great Lakes vs the ocean what to expect

Hey Paul
Not saying anything wrong with the Great Lakes they a probably one of the best places to sail in the world. Great waters, great sailors, great places to visit. Some of us want to get out...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-02-2016, 17:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: From Days Past...

Yes Great writing
As we get old we really appreciate the way thing were in the past Now A days everything is fast paced Things are built to fail so we have to spend more to replace stuff. That's...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-02-2016, 15:58
Replies: 29
Views: 5,030
Posted By Alberg 34
New beginnings ,Great Lakes vs the ocean what to expect

Hi all
I have been sailing mainly Lake Ontario went up Lake Erie up Lake Huron to the north channel in Georgian Bay. Planning to go out the St Lawrence and down the east coast then south.this...
Forum: Our Community 11-02-2016, 14:54
Replies: 61
Views: 8,131
Posted By Alberg 34
Wink Re: How Would You Describe Your Boat?

she is like a graceful women sleek& beautiful Sometimes I call her BOAT (Break out another thousand) but I love her to death
She is dependable when things get rough Hope to spend the rest of my...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-02-2016, 19:08
Replies: 59
Views: 8,054
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Must have tools/supplies

Wrenches for stuffing box on the drive ,a priority Nothing worse than waking up to splash splash splash
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-02-2016, 17:59
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By Alberg 34
Advice on electronic upgrade to classic boat

Hi
I am in the process of doing some upgrades so I can go cruising have posted a few threads and have received some great info.
This time its about electronics
Here what I'm looking at

...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-02-2016, 16:12
Replies: 100
Views: 14,646
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Third reef is it really needed

To reed1V
Not all of us have experience that's why I posted the thread some of us want to get out there and gain that experience if we ask for help to make it safer while out there isn't that what...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-02-2016, 15:50
Replies: 100
Views: 14,646
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Third reef is it really needed

Since I started this thread I want to thank everyone for their help Just dropped my main off at KSL and having the third reef put in. There were some great responses
Thanks all
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-02-2016, 10:19
Replies: 50
Views: 9,966
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Loos & Co. tension gauge

I think people are getting confused the gauge readings are in lbs then look at he the conversion chart to get the actual poundage in hundreds of pounds or vise versa if you know what poundage %...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-02-2016, 09:07
Replies: 100
Views: 14,646
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Third reef is it really needed

Thanks
I think I'll take Boatman 61 advice and have the third reef put in ,if not needed great but if it is,it's there.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-02-2016, 08:40
Replies: 100
Views: 14,646
Posted By Alberg 34
Third reef is it really needed

I'm still quite new to CF
I am considering whether or not to install a third reef. I have only used the first reef in 30-35kn going up Lake Erie. I am planning to sail on the ocean via the St...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-02-2016, 19:30
Replies: 50
Views: 9,966
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Loos & Co. tension gauge

Not all gauges are accurate a buddy has the same gauge as I have and there is a 3lb difference We were using both to save time setting up his tension ,one on port the other on starboard then...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-02-2016, 18:24
Replies: 50
Views: 9,966
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Loos & Co. tension gauge

Hi all
I have 5/16 on my Alberg 34 and run 30 lbs on the back shrouds 32 on the middle and 34 on the front . I take the time to adjust each side bit by bit ensuring the mast is straight. I find I...
Forum: Our Community 05-02-2016, 18:24
Replies: 15
Views: 2,350
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Sail Kingston to east coast then south

Hi Cruiser2B
Hopefully this works attaching pic
You are correct on few being made Tapestry2 was built in Bloomfield by Picton On Canada She was the last Alberg 34 built Number 7 There are no...
Forum: Our Community 05-02-2016, 15:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,350
Posted By Alberg 34
Re: Sail Kingston to east coast then south

Thanks
Zigzagn

I had planned to install as well also replaced both radios last year and they receive AIS as well. I plan to stop in Halifax so may see you in July
Regards Eric

You don't...
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