Free 30' sailboat! - Storage unit 1969 Alberg 30 EP1

We found a free 30' sailboat! Its a 1969 Alberg 30, In this episode we go over the boat, the mess of an interior and make plans to restore this beautiful boat.
(The aspect ratio and quality issues will be fixed in the next Vid, I forget to check my camera settings)
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[@user-yv5mi8fg6z]

If there is a sailing club near you it could be well worth seeing if anyone is looking for crew for a season, get a feel for sailing and whether you enjoy it.

[@user-lz5cp4oi4n]

A world cruiser! Just take one day/step at a time. Happy for you - Signed S/V Mistral (San Diego)

[@RoyalColorSails]

Always a day at a time!! What kind of boat is S/V Mistral?

[@usernamegoeshere527]

Looking forward to seeing your progress in the future.

[@RoyalColorSails]

I can't wait to really get into it!

[@danajohnson4480]

BOAT - Break Out Another Thousand

[@RoyalColorSails]

haha I think this ones going to be a few thousand

[@ahb12000]

I hope it takes you to beautiful places

[@RoyalColorSails]

Lots of hard work and it will bring me my dreams!

[@slappyjoe631]

Left is a four letter word. Port is a four letter word. Right is a longer word (as is starboard).

[@RoyalColorSails]

Thats a great tip!

[@jbird73]

Yeeew!!! Adventure time holmes! I'll be watching you see...

[@RoyalColorSails]

LOVE the energy!! Adventure is calling!

[@jbird73]

@@RoyalColorSails amen!

[@JamesGangOutlaw]

At least you got a bluewater sailboat and those have been around the world several times

[@RoyalColorSails]

I couldn't have asked for a better boat to learn on!

[@WeDontDoSmallTalkPod]

Nice

[@RoyalColorSails]

Very nice

[@outtakontroll3334]

start small bro, and stay small for a good while.

[@RoyalColorSails]

Thats the plan! get it ready to learn how to sail!

[@jeffreyerwin3665]

The reality of the situation is that you may be better off to spent $5,000 on a working boat than to attempt to refubish a virtual derelict. Presently we have an Endeavor 32 in Milwaukee offered for $6,000. with a running diesel engine, roller fulling, etc. If I wasn't so geriatric, I'd be off to the East coast through the Erie Canal.

[@RoyalColorSails]

You are 100% correct it would be smarter. I enjoy a challenge and this way I will know the boat through and through and I get to restore a bit of history

[@jackrabbit5047]

If that stove is an Origo you have one of the best small boat cookers ever. They are very safe and reliable.

[@RoyalColorSails]

Ill look for a maker's mark on it next time in on the boat!

[@user-yv5mi8fg6z]

Good you have cheap storage at your dad's place. A working inboard would be essential if you are learning to sail. Take your time to assess the condition of the balsa-cored deck before throwing too much effort and money in. If the deck is OK, the basics like the watertightness of the hull to deck joint, condition of throughulls, chainplates, condition of bulkhead tabbing to the hull (there has been water in the boat)and condition of the rudder (these can fail on the alberg 30) worth checking out before going anywhere near the water. engine and sterngear are more expensive undertakings once the basics of the hull and structure are ok. A wind scoop over the forehatch to suck hot air out will cool things off. Propane and gasoline both really dangerous in boats. Study up on what is required of those installations to minimize the chance of exploding the project and yourself. Don't rush into interior fitout either until you are satisfied that the bones really are good.

[@RoyalColorSails]

Ive gone over every inch of the hull on the outside with a screwdriver and tapped. Hull and deck are solid, The chain plates has already been reenforced with larger hardware, other than needing to finish the prop shaft through hole and repaint the deck her bones look solid. I love all of the advice keep it coming I'm going to need it !

[@iscariotproject]

make it water tight and safe and move into it and save up money from rent to fix it

[@AZ-vt7dt]

Don't walk away......RUN

[@RoyalColorSails]

Probably the best advice I've seen. But I do love a challenge!

[@AZ-vt7dt]

@@RoyalColorSails long in tooth with sailboat rebuilding. There are lot's of very good-full gear-used sailboats for very cheap !!! you couldn't buy a motor for what you can get a full boat for...

[@RoyalColorSails]

@@AZ-vt7dt I know! I like fixing things, and love the idea of restoring a piece of history!

[@AZ-vt7dt]

@@RoyalColorSails Do you follow Sailor James on his Alberg 30 Triteia ??? he went the same route, same boat....he's currently down in NZ....it can be done. And I'm glad there are folks like yourself to keep the classic plastic floating.

[@RoyalColorSails]

@@AZ-vt7dt I do! I love his content!!

[@montanadan2524]

The plugs drained!

[@RoyalColorSails]

On the motor?

[@captvaghunter]

What state are you in ,im in Maine and my boat will be finished by next spring . Maybe we can joust lol

[@RoyalColorSails]

I'm in upstate NY!

[@KortNatali]

Alcohol is one of then safest stoves you can have, propane can be very dangerous on a boat.

[@RoyalColorSails]

Someone else mentioned this ill be looking into restoring the current stove

[@mojo1327]

Toss up as to whether he was refitting the engine but needed to move the boat so made it water-tight, or he was also planning an outboard but refitting the engine to sell on? This should be fun tho - you planning on showing this on twitch or keeping yt/twitch separate?

[@RoyalColorSails]

The prop shaft and prop are nowhere to be found, so I'm going to go with an outboard, I will try and get the motor running again and sell it. Also I will be live streaming some of the work to my twitch and here on KZbin!

[@mojo1327]

@@RoyalColorSails Cool, dropped a sub here and a follow on twitch, I look forward to seeing it. It's about the size and type boat I'm interested in, (and about the same budget!)

[@RoyalColorSails]

I would recommend finding something more equipped, nothing in the world is more expensive than a free boat. It's going to cost upwards are $10-15k to restore this boat. It's worth $12k at best lol you can find really well cared for 30' boats for $4-5k

[@dougfaulkner6799]

Dont want to scare you but just a mainsail for that boat will cost you about 3k. Jib will cost more. From what i can see, you'll be spending 30k for the refit if you have the proper knowledge to perform the work yourself.

[@RoyalColorSails]

you are 100% right, it needs basically everything. There is nothing more expensive than a free boat

[@dougfaulkner6799]

@@RoyalColorSails truer words were never spoken, but, its a labor of love that will only be understood by you. Boats find us. Ive refit 3 yachts now and spent ungodly sums doing so, but they are all out sailing the world now, and i find that very satisfying. Glean knowledge where you can, and search for solutions. There will be frustrating times, but its an elephant. One bite at a time.

[@RoyalColorSails]

@@dougfaulkner6799 I love the words of encouragement! Any tips/ or trick or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I may not know everything, but I can learn anything !

[@dougfaulkner6799]

@@RoyalColorSails hang around old seadogs in your area. Buy them a beer or two and ask them how they would do something. You'll find this community of folks to be very willing to share their knowledge and experience. Make a plan of action once you get her cleaned and moved to where you can work on her, then take your time and do things right the first time. That means research before action. It will save you alot of time and money. There will be impatience but there will always be someting else to do in the meantime. Boats are a project that are never finished, but can give you experiences that will form a unique life.

[@RoyalColorSails]

@@dougfaulkner6799 The plan for this week's video is just that, going over what we need, the costs, and making a plan so we can progress efficiently!! Also, will be doing a live stream making a wiring diagram!

[@gustavusviadolphus8377]

You should put your camera on a tripod. Watching your clip made me seasick on my sofa. That never happened before.

[@RoyalColorSails]

I realized this when I watched it back, I just grabbed my go pro and went, I have a DSLR and tripod. I promise the next episode will be better!

[@pironiero]

havent done diddly squat and already asking for money, huh

[@RoyalColorSails]

There is a free tier on Patrion, where most of the content that is posted higher tiers get access to extra content sooner

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Do you have a bottom less pit of money mate😂

[@RoyalColorSails]

There is nothing in this world more expensive than a free boat!