She's on the Chesapeake Bay right now, near Annapolis. God willin' and the creek don't rise, next fall (2014) I'll be taking her at least to the Bahamas and hopefully around the Caribbean. Thank you for your compliment on my work - boat work is simple but it sure isn't easy!
Gary, I use my mainsail, as do 2 other Vega owners I know. The sail plan is NOT poor overall, by any means! With her nearly full keel, once I get the sails balanced, I can tie off the tiller and she'll hold her course well. She points pretty well, too. Have you seen "My all-time favorite endorsement" under "About the boat herself" on my site (see video description) ?
I understand how much effort, love, sweat and tears it costs to make your boat like this beauty, when I saw your video many memories came along. If you wonder how I did it : youtube search 'soulmates albin vega'
Ha Ha Ha Ha ! I've been "owned" by the older (and smaller) sister to the Vega, Albin/Karlskrona-Viggen Nr86 for about six years now. You've got yourself a floating tank,Bro !
Orlando! Thank you, and sure, I'll be right there to finish yours for you! Yep, I'll be on my way as soon as . . . well, first I have to take a nap. But then I'll start driving, I promise, so just go stand in front of your boat and wait for me . . . :)
Hi, I'm the owner of Vega 1815 and one of the spreader head is torn off. On 2:55 I can see you have replacements for them. Can I ask where you get them from? Tnx in advance.
Sorry for the long delay in replying . . . I mounted an outboard only because it is easier, cheaper, and faster. It also has the advantage of making the boat easier to repower! However, it doesn't do so well in pitching seas, and it moves the balance of the boat aft. Next time I'll get an inboard diesel.
Nice work, i dont have the patience for it to make my vega That Nice, but i respect Some one who has it. Maybe il meet you on my way back, somewhere in the caribean. Im currently with my vega called plastic Amsterdam in new zealand. Sailed the last 3 years 25000 Miles since i left netherlands/europe.
Mik, I've yet to see an Albin Vega flying the main. What's up with this boat's comfort with just a foresail? Seems to do well that way, but is the sailplan poor overall?
You're not the only one who has commented about not liking the audio, so you have a valid point. Maybe you could enjoy the video with your volume set to zero . . .
You're not the only one who has commented about not liking the audio, so you have a valid point. Maybe you could enjoy the video with your volume set to zero . . .
I don't mean to sound negative, but why spend all of that time, money, work, aggravation, etc., etc., on an old, 20 something foot long, sailboat that doesn't even have an engine? You can buy a similar size, older sailboat, that is in good condition, and has a working inboard engine for a few thousand dollars (probably around $5,000 if you shop around). So, spare me the talk about the satisfaction of restoring a "classic" and doing the work yourself (you look like you inhaled a lot of toxic particles at 2:02). I think that the satisfaction of actually sailing a boat for the last three years is better. So, why do it? Maybe you enjoy restoration work more than actually sailing?
I think you do mean to sound negative. You're absolutely right - it probably is a better idea to spend more $$ up front for a boat ready to sail (or much closer to it) than to invest even more $$ over time and all the work required to rebuild a boat. I believe I say that on my blog, and I know I've told that to people shopping for a boat. For whatever reason, though, that's just not how my story goes. I prefer to rescue whatever good I can find in my efforts regardless of their effectiveness or efficiency, focus on that good, and consider the learning experiences as victories. If others want to call that rationalization, that's fine with me: live and let live. By the way, unless you're (a) living on a boat, (b) actively cruising on a boat, or (c) have more money than you'll EVER need, owning a non-trailerable boat is NOT a prudent use of a person's finances, and any honest sailor will tell you that. Buying new, buying used, or buying old and rebuilding; it's all the same difference. Financially, by far the best way to go boating is OPB - Other People's Boats. Your sentence "So, spare me the talk about the satisfaction of restoring a "classic" and doing the work yourself" spiked my ire. Spare you? Spare me your condescending attitude, stranger. If you want respect, you have to give it. Good luck finding or keeping crew. Please do not reply. You don't like my way of thinking and I don't like yours, so I'm done.
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Albin Vega. Worth every minute. 30 years from now someone else will hopefully do it again. And on and on.
Nice job restoring the boat. Most people do not understand how much work is really involved until you've done one.
She's on the Chesapeake Bay right now, near Annapolis. God willin' and the creek don't rise, next fall (2014) I'll be taking her at least to the Bahamas and hopefully around the Caribbean.
Thank you for your compliment on my work - boat work is simple but it sure isn't easy!
Great Job !!! Loved the video. It may have taken you 3 years......but the boat is in GREAT shape now and will give you years of enjoyment.
Love it. ALL OF IT.
Brilliant Sir, hope you enjoy sailing her! Fair winds and following seas!
beautiful, nice to see how you have been restoring your Vega, ready again to sail to many horizons.
Albin Vega 2520 'Soulmates' Holland
John Jensen did the music. He's local alright; he's on the next pier!
Wonderful video! Really hard work, not many people understand it.
you saved it. nice work
Beautiful boat!
Gary, I use my mainsail, as do 2 other Vega owners I know. The sail plan is NOT poor overall, by any means! With her nearly full keel, once I get the sails balanced, I can tie off the tiller and she'll hold her course well. She points pretty well, too. Have you seen "My all-time favorite endorsement" under "About the boat herself" on my site (see video description) ?
Beautiful job.
Nice video, big respect Sir!
brokozor Thank you!
I understand how much effort, love, sweat and tears it costs to make your boat like this beauty, when I saw your video many memories came along.
If you wonder how I did it : youtube search 'soulmates albin vega'
Very nice restoration
Beautiful craftsmanship! I see a lot of money spent (invested), but the finished yacht is well worth it. Where will it be sailed?
Mik, this is awesome!
Nice weekender.
I just realised I'm a Someday Sailor as per your blog. Nobody tell my wife, PLEASE...
Someday is better than never, just like my reply to your comment! Thanks for checking out my sailboat blog!
Very admirable job!
Ha Ha Ha Ha !
I've been "owned" by the older (and smaller) sister to the Vega, Albin/Karlskrona-Viggen Nr86 for about six years now. You've got yourself a floating tank,Bro !
Awesome job. Can I buy it?
Congrats I hope to get one in November how would you close the heads off from the v berth cheers
Geat video....well done.
Orlando! Thank you, and sure, I'll be right there to finish yours for you! Yep, I'll be on my way as soon as . . . well, first I have to take a nap. But then I'll start driving, I promise, so just go stand in front of your boat and wait for me . . . :)
Mik, that's an AWESOME video that so many of us can relate to.
Did one of the local guys provide the music or did you source it from the internet?
Wow!!!! nice job
Looks like you did a great job and maybe should come help me do mine or finish mine lol.
Hi, I'm the owner of Vega 1815 and one of the spreader head is torn off. On 2:55 I can see you have replacements for them. Can I ask where you get them from? Tnx in advance.
Sorry for the delay in responding. I had a local machine shop fabricate them. It didn't cost much at all.
the metal under the mast is it needet? just got my self a albin vega and i dosent have the metal support under the mast
Nice job, but what's up with not installing a inboard motor? Looks as if the shaft is there for one? Maybe I'm mistaken?
Sorry for the long delay in replying . . . I mounted an outboard only because it is easier, cheaper, and faster. It also has the advantage of making the boat easier to repower! However, it doesn't do so well in pitching seas, and it moves the balance of the boat aft. Next time I'll get an inboard diesel.
Fascinating! I tried to access www.svkalanag.com but couldn’t. Is your site down?
Found it! Kalanag.blog
Nice work, i dont have the patience for it to make my vega That Nice, but i respect Some one who has it.
Maybe il meet you on my way back, somewhere in the caribean. Im currently with my vega called plastic Amsterdam in new zealand. Sailed the last 3 years 25000 Miles since i left netherlands/europe.
wow--that is really awesome--would love to read about your voyage-
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Sailing Nervous not sure why it crossed out my greeting?
Mik, I've yet to see an Albin Vega flying the main. What's up with this boat's comfort with just a foresail? Seems to do well that way, but is the sailplan poor overall?
Tried to watch. Can’t with the are you done yet dialogue.
You're not the only one who has commented about not liking the audio, so you have a valid point. Maybe you could enjoy the video with your volume set to zero . . .
bout time,......lol
Haaaaaaa let them talk .... nay sayers
couldn't stand the verbiage.. probably was a good video..
You're not the only one who has commented about not liking the audio, so you have a valid point. Maybe you could enjoy the video with your volume set to zero . . .
I don't mean to sound negative, but why spend all of that time, money, work, aggravation, etc., etc., on an old, 20 something foot long, sailboat that doesn't even have an engine? You can buy a similar size, older sailboat, that is in good condition, and has a working inboard engine for a few thousand dollars (probably around $5,000 if you shop around). So, spare me the talk about the satisfaction of restoring a "classic" and doing the work yourself (you look like you inhaled a lot of toxic particles at 2:02). I think that the satisfaction of actually sailing a boat for the last three years is better. So, why do it? Maybe you enjoy restoration work more than actually sailing?
I think you do mean to sound negative.
You're absolutely right - it probably is a better idea to spend more $$ up front for a boat ready to sail (or much closer to it) than to invest even more $$ over time and all the work required to rebuild a boat. I believe I say that on my blog, and I know I've told that to people shopping for a boat. For whatever reason, though, that's just not how my story goes. I prefer to rescue whatever good I can find in my efforts regardless of their effectiveness or efficiency, focus on that good, and consider the learning experiences as victories. If others want to call that rationalization, that's fine with me: live and let live.
By the way, unless you're (a) living on a boat, (b) actively cruising on a boat, or (c) have more money than you'll EVER need, owning a non-trailerable boat is NOT a prudent use of a person's finances, and any honest sailor will tell you that. Buying new, buying used, or buying old and rebuilding; it's all the same difference. Financially, by far the best way to go boating is OPB - Other People's Boats.
Your sentence "So, spare me the talk about the satisfaction of restoring a "classic" and doing the work yourself" spiked my ire. Spare you? Spare me your condescending attitude, stranger. If you want respect, you have to give it. Good luck finding or keeping crew.
Please do not reply. You don't like my way of thinking and I don't like yours, so I'm done.