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Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-09-2023, 09:25
Replies: 61
Views: 14,230
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Alberg 30 as "bluewater" cruiser

Jason,

Any pics??? Also, you might want to post an update on the Facebook A30 page.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-09-2023, 08:57
Replies: 61
Views: 14,230
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Alberg 30 as "bluewater" cruiser

Jason, congratulations on tying the knot! Wonderful to hear you are contemplating another go. Looks like there may be an additional two A30’s currently underway - all singlehanded. You are in very...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-02-2023, 20:49
Replies: 18
Views: 21,533
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Vancouver to Hawaii and back?

Interesting thread. Very pertinent comments, even though it’s 8 years old.

Wondering if the OP made the trip?
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 04-02-2023, 22:48
Replies: 20
Views: 1,314
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Forum architecture

Agreed, but there is nothing flashy about a simple index so all the major topics can be found bynthe people who contribute to them. It’s not that hard to do, and is not expensive to do…
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 04-02-2023, 18:25
Replies: 20
Views: 1,314
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Forum architecture

Hello, I very much enjoy this forum. I’ve been sailing for 45 years and find it to be a terrific resource.

Having said that, I’ve found that substantial areas of content are impossible to find. ...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 04-02-2023, 10:29
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Shore based accommodations near Nice

Sailormed and Bil56. Thanks much! Interesting idea about caretaking a vacation home. Never been into the med, so very interested in general background and ideas for wintering there,,, I always...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 02-02-2023, 20:35
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Shore based accommodations near Nice

Hello, looks like we are headed to Nice next winter (oct,2023 thru March, 04)

Any advice in finding a reasonably priced 2 bedroom apt in Nice, or smallish Villa outside of town? Two of us - my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-11-2022, 16:51
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,182,817
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

These are fast boats! Faster than our old Alberg 30 was.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2022, 14:11
Replies: 25
Views: 2,721
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: HR 41 hull needs repair?

You have no obligation to anyone except yourself. Forget about notions of Faux pas. Europe is a free and open society - You have every right to talk to anyone you want in the boating business. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-11-2022, 13:01
Replies: 18
Views: 3,187
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Exposed fiberglass below waterline

Water in the bilge is likely no big deal. Actually wet bilges are universal, with no real alarm bells ever going off about keel bolts. However, all SS can be subject to anaerobic corrosion and...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-11-2022, 14:50
Replies: 37
Views: 4,053
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Replace standing rigging

https://rigworks.com/replacing-your-standing-rigging/

Quick and dirty google search shows several industry standard comments regarding rigging replacement:

SS wire - every 10 years
rod - 15-20...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-11-2022, 14:34
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,182,817
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

Already “deleted by author”. Quick sale maybe?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-11-2022, 12:06
Replies: 61
Views: 7,410
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Rounding Cape Horn in CD 33 vs ASW II (merged)

Lots of people in boats the size you are interested, have made the voyage successfully. Some have not and lost their boat in the process. Read up on what worked, and what didn’t…. Build your...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 06-11-2022, 15:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,731
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Lithium Ion

Apparently you didn’t read the thread very closely. Lithium ion (litIon) are an early battery style and can still be had in automotive sizes. Indeed these should be avoided in marine battery...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 06-11-2022, 13:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,731
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Lithium Ion

+1 on that! Lithium ion is a dangerous and terrible choice for a boat - particularly cruising in remote areas or making an ocean passage. The problem is the battery chemistry is highly flammable....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2022, 12:11
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,182,817
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

Stark is also listed on woodenboat magazine/classified web page. Yes, indeed, we bought it when berthed in Half Moon Bay, brought it up to Puget Sound area. Current owner took the boat up into...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2022, 04:47
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,182,817
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

My old Schooner has come up for sale in Puget Sound. Lots of memories, but, Alas, no decent sailing pics available. Mary, the owner is asking $30k, OBO… ad says it needs some work, so likely a lot...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 04-11-2022, 15:05
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: ROSA FOR SALE

Please post photos, some gear description, who made it, etc.

Thanks
Glenn Brooks
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-11-2022, 19:29
Replies: 0
Views: 416
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Vertue Sailing books

We have retired and are downsizing. So, Selling my collection of Vertue sailing books. These are the four books that Vertue owners have written over the years describing their more or less epic...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-10-2022, 16:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,227
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Port of Spain, Trinidad safety notice

Anyone currently familiar with social conditions in Trinidad? Thinking of heading that way and looking at a boat for sale in one of the marinas. The US state department travel advisory for...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-10-2022, 22:35
Replies: 60
Views: 6,378
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: NOT running diesel under load anxiety

Older diesels (circa 1950’s) had this proviso attached- don’t operate at idle for extended periods. I think it had something to do with maintaining adequate oil pressure, hence lubrication. These...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-10-2022, 15:34
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,182,817
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

Sounds like you found a good deal. Congrats.

If it where me, I would immediately replace all the standing rigging. 22 years is a looong time to keep wire in the boat. Loosing the mast suddenly...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-10-2022, 21:25
Replies: 25
Views: 2,721
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: HR 41 hull needs repair?

Doesn’t sound, or look, like anything out of the ordinary. The hull has been out of the water a few years. The bottom looks normal for a hull that’s been out of the water for a few years -...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-10-2022, 19:45
Replies: 40
Views: 4,455
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: Wooden Hulls

Sadly, all to often this is the story with old wooden boats. You did the right thing to go look at it, and walk away. Lots to choose from out there!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-10-2022, 08:24
Replies: 70
Views: 10,170
Posted By Glenn.Brooks
Re: convince me to roll and tip, instead of spray

Loved the comments about controlling moisture output with electric heaters. Clearly most folks haven’t experienced Seattle rainfest in the wintertime…

Always had excellent results rolling/tipping...
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