63 Alberg 30

[tcul]

Aloha,

I'm going to look at this boat tmw. It's been liveaboard only for the last several years. Asking only $6500. I'm just looking to see if it good enough to spend the money on a survey. I've heard good things about the A30, though.

Moored in the infamous Keehi Lagoon. Home of cutthroats, pirates and brigands, and crack heads.

If I don't report back, please alert the authorities.

TC

[ainadude]

Hi neighbor ... I'm the next dock over from said pirates. Don't know anything about the boat in question but best of luck.

[tcul]

Ainadude,

It's on a mooring in the harbor.

TC

[kta]

It's been up for sale for a while, looks good in the (1) picture in the ad. I like the external chainplates. I'd be interested to hear what you find, just out of curiosity.

[tcul]

KTA,

What picture?

I just saw one ad on CL with no photo.

I haven't see it advertised other than that one ad.

TC

[bluemoose]

seems cheap for an A30. Don't be expecting bristol condition for that. (maybe 3x that) The are sound and sail well as a class though. Good Luck!

[tcul]

Bluemoose,

My main concern is that it is safe to sail now without putting thousands in. I don't care what it looks like, or even the creature comfort aspects. Decent rigging, no leaks, and that the Atomic 4 that runs decent.

TC

[kta]

Originally Posted by tcul

KTA,

What picture?

I just saw one ad on CL with no photo.

I haven't see it advertised other than that one ad.

TC

I can't be sure it's the same one, but there has been an early model A30 for sale in HI for at least a couple months for $6500. I've seen it on craigslist previously. It sounds like the same boat - the ad used to have a photo. The boat had the chainplates mounted externally to the sides of the hull.

[tcul]

Thanks for the info.

[S/V Alchemy]

Commission a survey. An original A4 in seawater since '63 is maybe not so good...unless it has a freshwater circuit. But a rebuilt one from, say, since 2000 is probably fine.

A survey will reveal major defects if any. Expect rot in the stringers, etc. It really depends on how well they've kept the boat up for sailing purposes. Liveaboards tend, in my experience, not to, i.e. worn halyards, seized winches and sheaves, cracked blocks, etc. This is not always the case, but some boats never move and their ability to do so is reflected in the state of the rigging.

[tcul]

Turns out it is the original 1963 (JFK admin) Atomic 4. No fresh water curcuit.

Think I'll pass on this one as it's beginning to sound like an inactive relic. Literally hasn't been sailed in 3 years.

Thanks for all the replies though.

TC