The point of it all

I know it seems like a lot of work, and a lot of time spent, but I think the attached photo of a sister ship explains why we think it is worthwhile.

The hatch boards

The hatch boards, i.e. the "door" to the cabin from the cockpit on an Alberg 30 are a particularly attractive feature of the boat. However if they are falling apart like the ones on Sapphira, our Alberg 30 they can become a major source of annoyance. However, I have the boards with me in Halifax and I've asked my neighbour Jeff, who is a ship's carpenter in the Navy, to refurbish them. With luck they will be ready to take with me to Shelburne, VT.

Engine issues

May 22, 2006

The issue that I'm currently focussed on is the engine, or more importantly how to put it back in running condition. The engine is an Atomic 4 gasoline engine. I purchased a used engine in Maine with the intention of overhauling it and replacing the engine currently in the boat. However, now I have been advised by our proposed parts supplier that we should overhaul the engine currently in the boat and use the older engine for parts. This means that I will have to travel to Shelburne, Vermont (a 13 hour drive), remove the engine and drive home again. The only time I have available to do the trip is next Sunday through Wednesday. I guess I'd better start planning that trip.