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  • 26 Oct 2024 10:57
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    The Alberg 30 was actually discussed four years ago.

    The Junk Rig Association - Alberg 30 Conversion Viability


    Arne

    Thanks, Arne.  I would like to explore what David Tyler suggested in this thread- The Alberg 30 as a Junk Schooner.  I want the rig to be offshore capable, and I like the idea of spreading the loads, and bringing down the CE.  The boat seems right on the cusp in terms of sail area and size, and could be both a sloop or a schooner.

    Attached are a few drawings of the junk schooner rig applied to a Benford dory style boat of about the same displacement. At 500 square feet of sail, this seems on the high end, but reasonable for the Alberg 30.  

    What does the group think?

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  • 25 Oct 2024 15:36
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    The Alberg 30 was actually discussed four years ago.

    The Junk Rig Association - Alberg 30 Conversion Viability


    Arne
  • 24 Oct 2024 20:17
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    Thanks, Zane. I really appreciate the support. Looking at the Twister 28 I can definitely see the similarities.  I have looked at some Contessa 26's, and they were just a little small for my needs, so I can see where the Twister 28 design fits in well for someone looking for just a little more boat. 
  • 24 Oct 2024 19:29
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    There are many men and women on this forum that will be able to help you and point you in the right direction, however technical rig design is not my strength, so my contribution to your exciting decision is that the Alberg 30 is one of my very favourite boats, and if they had any in NZ I would have purchased one to convert.  Instead, I found an equally classic design as in a Twister 28, same heavy displacement type of old fashioned classic plastic boat with folkboat roots of the 60's and 70's.  I really hope you do go through with it, it will be the best decision of your life in regards choosing a junk rig for an Alberg, and all the hard work when you splash and sail your junked rig Alberg will be worth it.  Go well.
  • 23 Oct 2024 16:23
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    I have attached a few relevant documents from a previous Alberg 30 thread. As well as sample of light poles that I could procure locally as a starting point for mast selection. 

    My preference is to put the mast through the existing forward hatch opening, allowing me to take advantage of a very robust beam under the existing mast step for additional support.

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  • 22 Oct 2024 20:50
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    Hey Everyone,

    I'm a new member, and interested in converting my (new to me) 1966 Alberg 30 to a junk rigged sloop.  My family recently moved up from our beloved West Wight Potter 19 because the four of us no longer fit in the cockpit.  We sail out of Henderson Harbor, New York, USA on Lake Ontario.  We have loved sailing the Alberg 30 this past summer! She is sweet sailing boat, and built tough!

    I am interested in conversion to a junk sloop, and have had preliminary conversions with Andy Dize, and an email exchange with Sebastian at Tuchwerkstatt. 

    I am admittedly not a craftsman, and so my proposed project approach is as follows:

    1. Find someone who can complete the overall rig design, including mast selection, and mast step and partners design. 

    2  Have the mast step and partners installed by a local boat builder.  I anticipate the installation to be very similar to Arne's article in Issue 76 (February 2018).  I have a friend who runs a metal shop and can fabricate metal components for the mast step mount and partners.  

    3. Procure a mast in the USA.  Aluminum preferred.

    4. Purchase a junk sail, source to be determined - maybe Tuchwerkstatt, and have the yard and battens built locally by a boat builder to the junk rig sail designers specifications. To my untrained eye, I think Arne Kverneland's Johanna 60 Master sail at 43.9 sqm would be a good place to start.

    I am interested in feedback from the group on my approach before I go any further.

    Thank you,

    Joe Alfieri



     


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