Congratulations James! So glad you were the one to buy the Alberg, it need the right owner. Thanks for the postcard from Hawaii, I am glad you made it there safe, kind of! Keep living your dream, we get one chance in life, so go for the stars! All the Best, Stefan
Wow crazy how you speak of loosing a rudder at the beginning, it happened and you handled it like a pro in one of the most remote passages without anywhere to stop in an emergency. Awesome sailing bruddah, Aloha 🤙
Going back and watching the first one… Live how the previous owner says “I hope you go around the word” at 13:40. What you have done is a huge inspiration. Thank you James
The definition of a good deal is when the seller walks away happy and the buyer sails away happy. Good luck with the refit and enjoy you new adventure.
The part of losing your rudder made me laugh, just thinking about your cross ocean to Hawaii. You handled it really well, even though you thought you didn't know what to do. I am interested to see where you started from where you have gotten.
I searched this video out on your channel. I wondered how you landed on Triteia and exactly why. Dude! You have been my inspiration for the last several years and literally why I moved this dream into my reality from just a dream to learn how to sail. Ive Just been getting to know my 1979 Watkins 27, Shoal draft, Keel on Skeg (bout a 4 foot draft. Yanmar 2 cyl 12 hp. primo. Im beside myself that she (Quest) is mine. Just blown out man. Been crew on some of these races out here. She is moored with power and I am live aboard ft. Thanks again my friend. Im looking to be learning sooo much on this crazy lake in North Idaho. Dreaming of the ocean. much love to you and Rhonda. Y'all are doing awesome. Be seeing you.
Strange -- when I first saw your video I thought you were scary looking and maybe a dangerous kinda guy. Now that I have watched your videos I realize that you are such a good man. More guys like you please and the world would be a better place. :)
Hey Cappy. I got my first sailboat like two years ago and it took two years to fix and rig her; she is just like a Sunfish: a $125, 1967 Sears Fleetwind ,12’ or so in length. Anyways, the sailing principles are there. Three failed launches/sails and then bam: totally got it. Can’t wait to get a bigger sailboat or yacht coming June 2024 or so. Your channel rocks, man: inspiring and intresting. P.S.: Sorry to hear your lady ran off: although I haven’t been married at age 34, I’ve had many ladies impatient run off and disappear. No fun.
Dude, I just starting watching you channel from the solo trip to Hawaii to Australia. So naturally I gotta check out your first video. Then I see that you’re in Wilmington!!! My hood! Badass
@@SailorJames I’m currently watching your French Polynesia video right now. Hope you stay safe bro you have helped me with a lot since I got my boat a couple years ago. Since then my life has changed so much. My wife left after a decade cause she claims she likes women now but turned out to just be in drugs since she left. I’m glad I got my boat and it really is more than you may think to have videos like this to check out and learn what I can from. Have a good man be safe
Well done. A labour of love coming your way. The owner was over the boat and had no interest in its upkeep. I get the feeling he was as eager to get rid of her as you were to make her yours.
YOU GOT YOUR SELF A VERY GOOD VESSEL !! SHE IS A VERY GOOD SEA BOAT.it'll TAKE SOME GOOD TLC TO BRING HER BACK TO BE THE BEAUTY SHE IS.YOU CAN DO IT, AND SHE WILL REWARD YOU WITH FANTASTIC SAILING DAYS !!!ALL THE BEST TO YOU, TAKE CARE !!!
I know this is a old video and I’ve been watching you sail for a while now, but I still had a smile ear to ear watching you get your boat brother. I’m in the process you were before you got her. Hunting for the right fit and specs for my family and I.
James you have come along ways since this video was made to where you are now sailing through the Equator and into the South Pacific Ocean That is something to Mighty proud of Well done you
G'day James. I'm new to the channel and enjoyed a few of your recent passages. To see this video which is the inception of your voyages is quite humbling. You have gone far mate and I'm glad you are realising your dreams. I too nearly died from pneaumonia; however, missed out on the dream realisation, I'll live it through you. Fair winds
Your boat is perfect and other than some small stuff go wrong your boat has taken you everywhere you wanted to go she’s the right fit for you and it’s really nice boat park
The top of my list is an A30! I am re-watching all your Triteia vids. This time, watching you walk the dock, toward your boat brought teats to. Y eyes. I am just starting my boat search... I hope I can find that gem of an Alberg.
I messed up buying my boat. I went too old. 1906 double diagonal was just too much for my skills or pocket. I will get anothet one and this channel will no doubt help my choices
Just climbing now on board for your adventure. I am not a sailor but a dreamer, not a vlogger but a writer, and prefer to watch others work than....I did my share. Optimism, Attitude, Good Goals, you have these in your favor, and a human interest that runs as deep as the sea. I'll be watching, enjoying, and complimenting as well as defending. Otherwise....
Thanks Ron, I recently saw a t-shirt that said "Don't Give Up Your Day Dream" which i thought was perfect! Dreamers are good! thanks for the kind words and I hope you enjoy the future videos!
I am going back to the start of your journey James, and yes mate immediately I get your understanding re wanting an older boat just like enjoying old cars. Having grown up in the 60s-80s I get that. My two classic Italian cars are from ‘69. Up until some years ago all my cars were from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Re boats to me it’s no different, the boat I race on was built in ‘74 and is a classic 30ft IOR boat. While i don’t own it yet, I suspect it is inevitable I will soonish as the owner is elderly and is keen for me to do so. It has a lot of offshore and cruising history and having maintained the boat for the past couple of years I have bonded with it. I know she is strong and well equipped. Ok, now back to the current time and your adventures in the Pacific. 😁👍 Fair winds brother.
I just found your channel and subscribed. Like you I just bought a plastic classic, an Allied Seabreeze 35. for 4K. I am anxious to get going as I am 67 and want to see the Galapagos.
Oh the excitement of a new boat and a classic to boot! I agree about fin keel boats, I prefer boats that will sit on their own ass even if that entails beaching legs! A relatively shallow long keel is next best to a bilger or a lifting keel! Fin keelers are simply a non starter for serious explorers as far as I am concerned! Well wear! SkipRay.
Great sea boats. Best of luck on your happy adventures, nothing better. I own a Rival 32 back in the UK and whilst a bit younger it has similar lines, long keel, thick glass layup and great sea boat. Best of luck. Andy
Been watching your videos as of recently. Just caught this one. Definitely earned a sub my dude! I getting closer to getting my sailboat. I'm super excited. Really appreciate you sharing your hard work and journey. All the best Joseph
As someone looking to do what you are currently doing, I look forward to seeing your journey unfold! Congrats and subscribed! On to Ep. 2! Cheers from N.E. Florida!
Five years on… I’m always curious to see if the dream has been realized, still working in it (my current situation, lol!!) or if the dream died… hopefully you’re out there making that dream a reality!!
Yeah sometimes when I am filming I feel like it should be listed under "SlowTV" but I love watching that kind of stuff. I could seriously watch someone fiberglass an entire engine bay without sound for hours hahaha
Its always s great feeling buying your first boat. And after you put some love and sweat equity in her...I'm sure you'll know her very well. I can't want for your shakedown cruise! PEACE OUT!
Just found your channel and think it's very informative and interesting. I am not a sailor myself but I am a boat guy and love to fish saltwater and have a place on the coast but not deep enough for a sailboat to sail out of. Stay safe and enjoy the winds.
i have a Alberg 30 also. bought her 3 years ago. hull number 570. i absolutely love that boat. the one problem i had was with weather helm. nearly drove me nuts. turns out the mainsail was just too old and baggy. i did not have the money at the time for a new mainsail but had a brand new sail from my former boat, a Oday 27. the luff was the same length but the foot was 3.5 feet shorter. i put in on anyway and holy fuck....no weather helm, no more early reefing, same speed in low wind condition. it was hard to understand why but i will surely not go back to that massive original sail. i live in Big Pine Key florida and we where ground zero for irma's landfall. everything around here is destroyed. i had her tied up in a narrow canal to some mangroves. the first six hours before we went into the eye the wind (gusts up to 178 mph) pushed her into the mangroves and started to roll her over he mangroves. at times the top of the mast touched the ground. after six hours the mangroves where totally crushed and gone but the lines did not fail. when it was all over on monday morning i checked out the damage: 3 bend stanchions, mahogany top rail shaved of in some spots and a few scratches in the gel coat. those Albergs can not be destroyed. I now love her even more with her scars, lol.
Whoa that is really interesting about the weather helm! I know big bottom girls can be fighters but this is a really good thing to hear from someone who has first hand experience of fighting your boat before and after. I wonder if it had anything to do with the smaller sail also creating something of a lower aspect ratio (even though it didn't go higher) or if it was like you said a result of the main being to old and stretched out. My mainsail is the original so I am sure she has a more relaxed shape than she did in 1965. Are there photos of your Alberg 30 online anywhere? I would love to see it! How terrific about Irma I am so glad to hear she weathered the storm, so many yachts didn't, seems like the mangroves acted like a large fender and have a lot more give than a dock thats for sure. Glad she didn't suffer too much damage, and our scars are declarations of capability! Fair Winds!
Congrats! I had a very similar boat (Pearson Vanguard) that was literally a twin of the Alberg 30. I got rid of it after my kids were born due to no time to sail or work on it. But I plan to retire in a few years (still young) and want to get another classic plastic eventually.
Vanguards are so great ! I was mostly looking for a Triton when I came across this A30. Theres another beautiful boat waiting for you when you are ready !
Very good reasoning - your thinking matches the boat (mine is #272 built in '67) Best of luck and think about joining the Chesapeake Bay Alberg 30 Association - lots of A30 experience there.
Thanks Mike, stoked to hear you have #272! I contacted them and when I have some extra cash that I am not putting into my boat (i know it never stops, but) I will join the Association!
Wonderdull? I think there's a Freudian slip there somewhere, akin to your comment about watching someone fiberglass for hours. For sailors, its catnip!
Amazing. That's what I played for my cascade 29. But it was in operational condition so I lucked out there. But it has many things you didn't want. A bolt on keel and spade rudder which I knew wasn't good but for the price I couldn't refuse.
A reply to my own posting. My cascade 29 has a 4 cylinder 15 HP westerbeke diesel that runs good. However they quit making them in 1979. The boats a 74.
Great buy.. I'd rip engine out and install an outboard in a well at the stern. There's a guy who did a complete refit after travelling the world in his 30.. It's on UA-cam somewhere, I'll try find the link for you
crazy right? I was so stressed out driving there hoping it wouldn't sell before I arrived. I was so stoked once I signed the papers and had the slip in my name !
I started with a similar bargain boat (Najade900 1968) two years ago. A year later I sold it for a Mallard Etendard Ketch (also 1968). I'm on to my third boat, an Etap 30i from 1997, which I absolutely adore.
Alberg 30 was designed for a group of Folkboat 26 owners that wanted something that would sail as well as the folkboat, but was bigger. There is one for sale here in Honolulu, but I am basically a 64 year old day sailor. It would be wasted on me. I'll stick to my Hobie Tandem Island to get my sailing fix. But enjoy!
Hi James, I have watched a lot of vids to do with buying fixer uppers and I think you have a very interesting project here. Speaking as someone who has been working on a very small restoration myself, I can see what lies ahead of you and feel sure you will enjoy it and end up with a very nice boat. Over here in the UK I think a bilge keel craft would be a good option, but for the oceans around the US and beyond you have made the right choice. Those fin keels and rudders just look too delicate. I look forward to following your progress. Keep on keeping on.
I dig all the double keel boats in the UK, I bet they are rather slow but handy when the tides pull way out! We have a holiday weekend coming up and I am looking forward to getting into some more projects on my A30!
Have you seen secondchancesailing channel? they have found out how useful a double keel is on a few occasions. There are a lot of drying harbours here, so very suitable. Look forward to the updates.
What a coincidence. I bought hull #517, also dark blue hull built in 1972 in May of 2017 for a similar amount. Mine has a tempermental Atomic 4 in it which I hope to replace soon. She sure is fun to sail, though. I look forward to future video's. Phil
Phil, That is awesome! do you have photos of it on instagram or anywhere? I would love to see it! Thats rad we bought them at almost the same time! where do you sail out of? Yeah you should switch out that A4 with a Yanmar Diesel engine. There are videos coming of me pulling my old 2gm20 and then replacing it with a 2gm20f... A dirty job but very rewarding in the end ! Fair Winds!
James, nice to start at the beginning now to see how it all began! I had previously started at just prior to Hawaii passage. Looking forward to watching these early days. 😊😊
@@SailorJames LOL, totally understand. First thing I thought was NO, DO NOT SWIM IN MARINA WATER! I admire the hull divers and zinc guys…we know how bad that water is. They are scuba guys. I have not finished this episode yet. We have made every oops in the book.
Sailor James, One might say a steal of a deal but it was at least & indeed, a fair deal, in that you got the basic vessel and it appeared sound. And with the work you put into her it will respond quickly. As I've noted on mine, #614 '77, there were a lot of hands in the pot for many years and quite a few previous skippers made their decisions and left their mark. I hope my efforts, like yours, will produce a more coherent flow above and below decks. The seller was quite overjoyed to be done with her and from the condition of the hull below water, did little with this classic Alberg. But each skipper has their ups and downs, and at least he was fair to you. Am following your process with interest. We can share ideas I'm sure.
Awesome, I just subscribed and look forward to checking out your boat and videos! Yes I was lucky in that regard it seems like my boat has only had a few owners before me. There are very few modifications done to her over the years but i did pull out hundreds of feet of 1980's lamp cord which the entire vessel was wired with. I will check out your videos this weekend! thanks for the comment Bill!
Curious what you think about a full keep with a swing keel built into it. Looking at a Luders 28 Offshore that has this setup Amazing videos as always !
I met a sailor in Bermuda who had just arrived from North Carolina as crew on a Tartan 34 with a bronze centerboard and he said the centerboard sounded like it was going to rip out of the boat most of the ocean passage and they boat wasn't able to sail on until after it was being repaired. I personally wouldnt want to sail a centerboard boat across oceans, unless it was from a company like KM Yachts and was a new build, but thats just me.
Oh the foreshadowing at 2:33 I've been watching your more recent videos and popped back to this, well ill just say that as much as I find you impressive, there is that spark in all humans, there is no need to live in a prison of the mind, and I hope to buy my first boat next month, a spirit 28, I'm just apprehensive about the 1.55m keel. Any thoughts?
I had the same feelings and thoughts when I searched for my Pearson Triton. I love it. I took my 150 hour Yanmar 1GM 10 out of my Triton to make the James Baldwin outboard conversion. So I have a beautiful 9hp Yanmar for sale. If you know anyone.
James- An Alberg 30 has popped up in my neighborhood for next to nothing! I had sworn I wouldn't own a boat with an inboard( may seem crazy) atom voyages has a seg. on making an outboard in the aft lazorette. Which has me considering it!
I'm going catamaran for several reasons. Not as tipsy, more deck area, no sideways sailing, and faster sailing. 35 to 40 footer is my range. I've sailed classic plastic many times and prefer a cat. I grew up sailing in fl. I would take my tiny 12ft open deck sail out 3 miles ofthe gulf beaches as a 10yr old kid. Alot of fiberglass classic plastic around here for cheap,but if I'm gonna strike off one day I gotta have comfort and quality.
You can see the expression on the new owners face. One of happiness to finally own a sailboat. Just curious about buying sailboat- does it have a title and registration like a car? And the transfer of ownership is same as a car purchase? How is the process work?
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Congratulations James! So glad you were the one to buy the Alberg, it need the right owner. Thanks for the postcard from Hawaii, I am glad you made it there safe, kind of! Keep living your dream, we get one chance in life, so go for the stars! All the Best, Stefan
You're the seller in the video? Rudder warranty? 😉
My guy was chuckling like he didn’t believe you were going around the world, lol!!
Crazy!! $2500 and it floats is a killer deal! Congratulations on this gem of a find.
Wow crazy how you speak of loosing a rudder at the beginning, it happened and you handled it like a pro in one of the most remote passages without anywhere to stop in an emergency. Awesome sailing bruddah, Aloha 🤙
Going back and watching the first one… Live how the previous owner says “I hope you go around the word” at 13:40.
What you have done is a huge inspiration.
Thank you James
The definition of a good deal is when the seller walks away happy and the buyer sails away happy. Good luck with the refit and enjoy you new adventure.
very true! And I see the previous owner all the time at the marina and he is super stoked at all I have done with the boat !
Enjoying your content so much I had to go and see where it all started.
The part of losing your rudder made me laugh, just thinking about your cross ocean to Hawaii. You handled it really well, even though you thought you didn't know what to do. I am interested to see where you started from where you have gotten.
Previous owner: "I hope you go around the world". You:" I will I will". Lovin you are making that happen today.
I searched this video out on your channel. I wondered how you landed on Triteia and exactly why. Dude! You have been my inspiration for the last several years and literally why I moved this dream into my reality from just a dream to learn how to sail. Ive Just been getting to know my 1979 Watkins 27, Shoal draft, Keel on Skeg (bout a 4 foot draft. Yanmar 2 cyl 12 hp. primo. Im beside myself that she (Quest) is mine. Just blown out man. Been crew on some of these races out here. She is moored with power and I am live aboard ft. Thanks again my friend. Im looking to be learning sooo much on this crazy lake in North Idaho. Dreaming of the ocean. much love to you and Rhonda. Y'all are doing awesome. Be seeing you.
“Oh; I will!” Now that’s a T-shirt. You’re a good part of the way around the world now. Awesome man! Never give up your day dream.
Strange -- when I first saw your video I thought you were scary looking and maybe a dangerous kinda guy. Now that I have watched your videos I realize that you are such a good man. More guys like you please and the world would be a better place. :)
Hey James - best line “hope you sail around the world”. You’re doing it! Congratulations brother!!
I am so happy that you' ve bought that boat. Even thah is old video. It made my day better. Greetings.
Hey Cappy. I got my first sailboat like two years ago and it took two years to fix and rig her; she is just like a Sunfish: a $125, 1967 Sears Fleetwind ,12’ or so in length. Anyways, the sailing principles are there. Three failed launches/sails and then bam: totally got it. Can’t wait to get a bigger sailboat or yacht coming June 2024 or so. Your channel rocks, man: inspiring and intresting. P.S.: Sorry to hear your lady ran off: although I haven’t been married at age 34, I’ve had many ladies impatient run off and disappear. No fun.
Poverty factor also. I mean that with mad respect too. I have a 1968 Pearson. I also repowered its blown engine. It's a labor of love my dude.
Dude, I just starting watching you channel from the solo trip to Hawaii to Australia. So naturally I gotta check out your first video. Then I see that you’re in Wilmington!!! My hood! Badass
Man it’s crazy watching this video knowing you have gone so far on this boat man. Really inspiring stuff
It’s been a wild ride
@@SailorJames I’m currently watching your French Polynesia video right now. Hope you stay safe bro you have helped me with a lot since I got my boat a couple years ago. Since then my life has changed so much. My wife left after a decade cause she claims she likes women now but turned out to just be in drugs since she left. I’m glad I got my boat and it really is more than you may think to have videos like this to check out and learn what I can from. Have a good man be safe
Well done. A labour of love coming your way. The owner was over the boat and had no interest in its upkeep. I get the feeling he was as eager to get rid of her as you were to make her yours.
YOU GOT YOUR SELF A VERY GOOD VESSEL !! SHE IS A VERY GOOD SEA BOAT.it'll TAKE SOME GOOD TLC TO BRING HER BACK TO BE THE BEAUTY SHE IS.YOU CAN DO IT, AND SHE WILL REWARD YOU WITH FANTASTIC SAILING DAYS !!!ALL THE BEST TO YOU, TAKE CARE !!!
thanks so much, I am so stoked to have her!
I know this is a old video and I’ve been watching you sail for a while now, but I still had a smile ear to ear watching you get your boat brother. I’m in the process you were before you got her. Hunting for the right fit and specs for my family and I.
Watching this now that you are in New Zealand; what a vision and epic adventure!
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Wow!! How exciting. And then you gave her back her soul. Dreams do come true. I hope the seller has seen all your adventures.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Captain James and SV Triteia. Adventures await us.
James you have come along ways since this video was made to where you are now sailing through the Equator and into the South Pacific Ocean That is something to Mighty proud of Well done you
Thanks for sharing. Had a 1965 Pearson Ariel and LOVED that boat. Knew a guy with an Alberg 30 and that fn boat would fly. Have fun.
Had to come back and watch where it all started 🤘
It’s been a wild ride
You are a true inspiration James
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Holy shiiit that's so exciting! So awesome to see how far you've both come!
Thank you, I am looking for a sail boat soon, looking forward to see the rest of your posts!
Congrats on the purchase! Wish you all the best on the refit. I'm sure there will be some challenges. Looking forward to future videos.
G'day James. I'm new to the channel and enjoyed a few of your recent passages. To see this video which is the inception of your voyages is quite humbling. You have gone far mate and I'm glad you are realising your dreams. I too nearly died from pneaumonia; however, missed out on the dream realisation, I'll live it through you. Fair winds
What a proud moment! Backwatching ur adventures! Just discovered ur channel this past tear! Had 2 subscribe rite then! Way 2 go, James! 👍
Your boat is perfect and other than some small stuff go wrong your boat has taken you everywhere you wanted to go she’s the right fit for you and it’s really nice boat park
The top of my list is an A30! I am re-watching all your Triteia vids. This time, watching you walk the dock, toward your boat brought teats to. Y eyes. I am just starting my boat search... I hope I can find that gem of an Alberg.
you will find yours for sure, they are still out there just waiting for some love !
I messed up buying my boat. I went too old. 1906 double diagonal was just too much for my skills or pocket. I will get anothet one and this channel will no doubt help my choices
How it all started 👏👏
Just climbing now on board for your adventure. I am not a sailor but a dreamer, not a vlogger but a writer, and prefer to watch others work than....I did my share. Optimism, Attitude, Good Goals, you have these in your favor, and a human interest that runs as deep as the sea. I'll be watching, enjoying, and complimenting as well as defending. Otherwise....
Thanks Ron, I recently saw a t-shirt that said "Don't Give Up Your Day Dream" which i thought was perfect! Dreamers are good! thanks for the kind words and I hope you enjoy the future videos!
Handshake..”I hope you go around the world”. I will…I will!
Outstanding! I watched the Hawaii trip, so this is very cool to see the beginning!
I am going back to the start of your journey James, and yes mate immediately I get your understanding re wanting an older boat just like enjoying old cars. Having grown up in the 60s-80s I get that. My two classic Italian cars are from ‘69. Up until some years ago all my cars were from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Re boats to me it’s no different, the boat I race on was built in ‘74 and is a classic 30ft IOR boat. While i don’t own it yet, I suspect it is inevitable I will soonish as the owner is elderly and is keen for me to do so. It has a lot of offshore and cruising history and having maintained the boat for the past couple of years I have bonded with it. I know she is strong and well equipped. Ok, now back to the current time and your adventures in the Pacific. 😁👍 Fair winds brother.
I just found your channel and subscribed. Like you I just bought a plastic classic, an Allied Seabreeze 35. for 4K. I am anxious to get going as I am 67 and want to see the Galapagos.
Oh the excitement of a new boat and a classic to boot! I agree about fin keel boats, I prefer boats that will sit on their own ass even if that entails beaching legs! A relatively shallow long keel is next best to a bilger or a lifting keel! Fin keelers are simply a non starter for serious explorers as far as I am concerned! Well wear! SkipRay.
Awsome! cant wait for the next ep!
I had an Alberg 30 a few years back. Great boats. I wish you joy of your new purchase.
Great sea boats. Best of luck on your happy adventures, nothing better. I own a Rival 32 back in the UK and whilst a bit younger it has similar lines, long keel, thick glass layup and great sea boat. Best of luck. Andy
Thanks! So much good sailing in the UK, I learned how to sail in the Orkney Islands and the North Sea, the tides are crazy out there! Fair Winds Andy!
Congratulations! She's a beauty.
Been watching your videos as of recently. Just caught this one. Definitely earned a sub my dude! I getting closer to getting my sailboat. I'm super excited. Really appreciate you sharing your hard work and journey. All the best
Joseph
As someone looking to do what you are currently doing, I look forward to seeing your journey unfold! Congrats and subscribed! On to Ep. 2! Cheers from N.E. Florida!
Awesome! I hope the videos let you see how within reach it is to you and I hope you find the right boat for you !
Five years on… I’m always curious to see if the dream has been realized, still working in it (my current situation, lol!!) or if the dream died… hopefully you’re out there making that dream a reality!!
good stuff. keep em coming. this kind of info is what a ton of people are looking into.
Yeah sometimes when I am filming I feel like it should be listed under "SlowTV" but I love watching that kind of stuff. I could seriously watch someone fiberglass an entire engine bay without sound for hours hahaha
Cool, must have been an exciting time.
Its always s great feeling buying your first boat. And after you put some love and sweat equity in her...I'm sure you'll know her very well. I can't want for your shakedown cruise! PEACE OUT!
oh man it feels amazing ! and yes I know every inch of her at this point (and lots of blood, sweat, tears and cursing and I still love her !
Cool old boat and you get to hang out in Wilmington. Fun to see a youtuber in familiar places.
Just found your channel and think it's very informative and interesting. I am not a sailor myself but I am a boat guy and love to fish saltwater and have a place on the coast but not deep enough for a sailboat to sail out of. Stay safe and enjoy the winds.
now thats the face of a happy man.
i have a Alberg 30 also. bought her 3 years ago. hull number 570. i absolutely love that boat. the one problem i had was with weather helm. nearly drove me nuts. turns out the mainsail was just too old and baggy. i did not have the money at the time for a new mainsail but had a brand new sail from my former boat, a Oday 27. the luff was the same length but the foot was 3.5 feet shorter. i put in on anyway and holy fuck....no weather helm, no more early reefing, same speed in low wind condition. it was hard to understand why but i will surely not go back to that massive original sail. i live in Big Pine Key florida and we where ground zero for irma's landfall. everything around here is destroyed. i had her tied up in a narrow canal to some mangroves. the first six hours before we went into the eye the wind (gusts up to 178 mph) pushed her into the mangroves and started to roll her over he mangroves. at times the top of the mast touched the ground. after six hours the mangroves where totally crushed and gone but the lines did not fail. when it was all over on monday morning i checked out the damage: 3 bend stanchions, mahogany top rail shaved of in some spots and a few scratches in the gel coat. those Albergs can not be destroyed. I now love her even more with her scars, lol.
Whoa that is really interesting about the weather helm! I know big bottom girls can be fighters but this is a really good thing to hear from someone who has first hand experience of fighting your boat before and after. I wonder if it had anything to do with the smaller sail also creating something of a lower aspect ratio (even though it didn't go higher) or if it was like you said a result of the main being to old and stretched out. My mainsail is the original so I am sure she has a more relaxed shape than she did in 1965. Are there photos of your Alberg 30 online anywhere? I would love to see it! How terrific about Irma I am so glad to hear she weathered the storm, so many yachts didn't, seems like the mangroves acted like a large fender and have a lot more give than a dock thats for sure. Glad she didn't suffer too much damage, and our scars are declarations of capability! Fair Winds!
I felt the joy. So happy for you. :)
What a steal ! Very nice ! Oh and you can jump that up to 1973 and prior for most boats being hand laid....... lol
Nothing wrong with my 1973...... a tank and I like it that way......
Congrats! I had a very similar boat (Pearson Vanguard) that was literally a twin of the Alberg 30. I got rid of it after my kids were born due to no time to sail or work on it. But I plan to retire in a few years (still young) and want to get another classic plastic eventually.
Vanguards are so great ! I was mostly looking for a Triton when I came across this A30. Theres another beautiful boat waiting for you when you are ready !
Very good reasoning - your thinking matches the boat (mine is #272 built in '67) Best of luck and think about joining the Chesapeake Bay Alberg 30 Association - lots of A30 experience there.
Thanks Mike, stoked to hear you have #272! I contacted them and when I have some extra cash that I am not putting into my boat (i know it never stops, but) I will join the Association!
Love the 1st videos thanks again brother
Wonderdull! Hope you keep up the videos
Thank You! I am already working on next weeks episode ! thanks for watching and commenting !
Wonderdull? I think there's a Freudian slip there somewhere, akin to your comment about watching someone fiberglass for hours. For sailors, its catnip!
just found your channel, watch you fix up your boat my dream one day !!!!!!!
Just found your channel and I had to start at the beginning, after watching you cross over to Hawaii.
Great to see new sailors in my area . Subbed and following.
Thanks for subscribing!
subbed. i love what i'm seeing here. i'm down in wilmington myself with my formosa 41 from 1971 and would genuinely enjoy cruising together :)
Amazing. That's what I played for my cascade 29. But it was in operational condition so I lucked out there. But it has many things you didn't want. A bolt on keel and spade rudder which I knew wasn't good but for the price I couldn't refuse.
A reply to my own posting. My cascade 29 has a 4 cylinder 15 HP westerbeke diesel that runs good. However they quit making them in 1979. The boats a 74.
You Da man James
Do love a good resto. Subbed man....
Seller had no idea that you’ll actually will do it!!
Great buy.. I'd rip engine out and install an outboard in a well at the stern. There's a guy who did a complete refit after travelling the world in his 30.. It's on UA-cam somewhere, I'll try find the link for you
Happy for you.
I'm from Philippines. For now on, I found my purpose on this planet. Hoping one day, I can sail around the world.
Just saw this and subscribed. Very cool stuff! Looking forward to the adventure!
Thanks Captain Scurvy! theres a new video on the way of us cleaning the bottom after 6 years o.o ! what a mess!
WOW!! what a bargain you got there mate :)
crazy right? I was so stressed out driving there hoping it wouldn't sell before I arrived. I was so stoked once I signed the papers and had the slip in my name !
I started with a similar bargain boat (Najade900 1968) two years ago. A year later I sold it for a Mallard Etendard Ketch (also 1968). I'm on to my third boat, an Etap 30i from 1997, which I absolutely adore.
Alberg 30 was designed for a group of Folkboat 26 owners that wanted something that would sail as well as the folkboat, but was bigger. There is one for sale here in Honolulu, but I am basically a 64 year old day sailor. It would be wasted on me. I'll stick to my Hobie Tandem Island to get my sailing fix. But enjoy!
Hi James, I have watched a lot of vids to do with buying fixer uppers and I think you have a very interesting project here. Speaking as someone who has been working on a very small restoration myself, I can see what lies ahead of you and feel sure you will enjoy it and end up with a very nice boat. Over here in the UK I think a bilge keel craft would be a good option, but for the oceans around the US and beyond you have made the right choice. Those fin keels and rudders just look too delicate. I look forward to following your progress. Keep on keeping on.
I dig all the double keel boats in the UK, I bet they are rather slow but handy when the tides pull way out! We have a holiday weekend coming up and I am looking forward to getting into some more projects on my A30!
Have you seen secondchancesailing channel? they have found out how useful a double keel is on a few occasions. There are a lot of drying harbours here, so very suitable. Look forward to the updates.
What a coincidence. I bought hull #517, also dark blue hull built in 1972 in May of 2017 for a similar amount. Mine has a tempermental Atomic 4 in it which I hope to replace soon. She sure is fun to sail, though. I look forward to future video's. Phil
Phil, That is awesome! do you have photos of it on instagram or anywhere? I would love to see it! Thats rad we bought them at almost the same time! where do you sail out of? Yeah you should switch out that A4 with a Yanmar Diesel engine. There are videos coming of me pulling my old 2gm20 and then replacing it with a 2gm20f... A dirty job but very rewarding in the end ! Fair Winds!
Sailor James I set up an instagram account so I could share a picture. If I follow you on Instagram does that mean you'll see it?
Can't beat the old boats if kept in good shape. The designers really knew what was needed for voyaging.
Lotsa luck.
Just found you man. Good video and she seems to be a solid old girl. Best of luck and I'm gonna sub right now.
Thanks for the feedback and the follow ! a new video should be up tomorrow night !
Nice boat
James, nice to start at the beginning now to see how it all began! I had previously started at just prior to Hawaii passage. Looking forward to watching these early days. 😊😊
Please forgive my awkwardness in these early videos 😂
@@SailorJames LOL, totally understand. First thing I thought was NO, DO NOT SWIM IN MARINA WATER! I admire the hull divers and zinc guys…we know how bad that water is. They are scuba guys. I have not finished this episode yet. We have made every oops in the book.
Sailor James, One might say a steal of a deal but it was at least & indeed, a fair deal, in that you got the basic vessel and it appeared sound. And with the work you put into her it will respond quickly. As I've noted on mine, #614 '77, there were a lot of hands in the pot for many years and quite a few previous skippers made their decisions and left their mark. I hope my efforts, like yours, will produce a more coherent flow above and below decks. The seller was quite overjoyed to be done with her and from the condition of the hull below water, did little with this classic Alberg. But each skipper has their ups and downs, and at least he was fair to you. Am following your process with interest. We can share ideas I'm sure.
Awesome, I just subscribed and look forward to checking out your boat and videos! Yes I was lucky in that regard it seems like my boat has only had a few owners before me. There are very few modifications done to her over the years but i did pull out hundreds of feet of 1980's lamp cord which the entire vessel was wired with. I will check out your videos this weekend! thanks for the comment Bill!
Great boat , just found your channel, great stuff, keep going. ----- Skipper Andy
Curious what you think about a full keep with a swing keel built into it.
Looking at a Luders 28 Offshore that has this setup
Amazing videos as always !
I met a sailor in Bermuda who had just arrived from North Carolina as crew on a Tartan 34 with a bronze centerboard and he said the centerboard sounded like it was going to rip out of the boat most of the ocean passage and they boat wasn't able to sail on until after it was being repaired. I personally wouldnt want to sail a centerboard boat across oceans, unless it was from a company like KM Yachts and was a new build, but thats just me.
Oh the foreshadowing at 2:33 I've been watching your more recent videos and popped back to this, well ill just say that as much as I find you impressive, there is that spark in all humans, there is no need to live in a prison of the mind, and I hope to buy my first boat next month, a spirit 28, I'm just apprehensive about the 1.55m keel. Any thoughts?
I had the same feelings and thoughts when I searched for my Pearson Triton. I love it.
I took my 150 hour Yanmar 1GM 10 out of my Triton to make the James Baldwin outboard conversion. So I have a beautiful 9hp Yanmar for sale. If you know anyone.
Awesome !
"I hope you go around the world."
"Oh, I will"
Nice Deal. I am Looking at a couple That I hope can work as yours did. That Boat Tip Top Fully Ready should sell for $20.000
James- An Alberg 30 has popped up in my neighborhood for next to nothing! I had sworn I wouldn't own a boat with an inboard( may seem crazy) atom voyages has a seg. on making an outboard in the aft lazorette. Which has me considering it!
they are amazing boats! Yves Gelinas has an outboard installed on Jean Du Sud as well
Love ❤️
I'm going catamaran for several reasons. Not as tipsy, more deck area, no sideways sailing, and faster sailing. 35 to 40 footer is my range. I've sailed classic plastic many times and prefer a cat. I grew up sailing in fl. I would take my tiny 12ft open deck sail out 3 miles ofthe gulf beaches as a 10yr old kid. Alot of fiberglass classic plastic around here for cheap,but if I'm gonna strike off one day I gotta have comfort and quality.
Nice old boat, good luck bud
curious why the 1972 cut off? I'm looking at a 1979 cape dory myself
You can see the expression on the new owners face. One of happiness to finally own a sailboat. Just curious about buying sailboat- does it have a title and registration like a car? And the transfer of ownership is same as a car purchase? How is the process work?
A LONG WAY FROM CALIFORNIA
Hi James, when you determined the boat had good bones. How did you do that. Did you have a moisture meter going all over the deck and hull?
Do a good full refit and your good to go.Hope you will done it all the way :)
Yep I agree, I already have the plans to turn her into a double spreader rig and reenforce the mast step...