Sailing Vessel Triteia - The Boat Tour - Episode 14 - A look at my 1965 Alberg 30

[@jrendt2157]

What a beautiful boat. Your channel is deja vu all over again. About 20 years ago I restored an Allied Seawind 32 and you are doing many of the same projects I did. One difference is that you seem to know what your doing. I amassed a rather large library of sailing books and spent hours reading and thinking about how to do each project. Best of luck. I look forward to seeing the old girl heading out on an adventure. jim

[@SailorJames]

The truth of the matter is 20 years ago there wasn't KZbin tutorials on how to do things, so like all the sailing books you bought back then and poured over I did the same with books now but I also had the wealth of Tutorial videos people have uploaded showing how to do things, it helps so much. Allied Seawinds are awesome! I will be sailing on my buddy's Allied Seabreeze 36 this summer in Sweden! Thanks for watching Jim!

[@christopherblackwell9955]

she is a very beautiful yacht, cant wait to see you completing your projects

[@sailingnuestravida]

The boat is looking great. Amazing how much you have completed....nice job!

[@rickbertram238]

A labor of love, keep it up. very fun to watch the progress

[@edwardfinn4141]

The cockpit deck on my Alberg is squishy too, can’t wait to see you do the repair..

[@markmahan6768]

I enjoyed the tour, you've accomplished so much! I always look forward to your next video, keep 'em coming! Steady on....

[@onthebeaches]

Looks like a lot of projects but it will truly be home when you get some of these implemented. PEACE OUT!!!

[@draczka14225]

Great video.. working on all the right things..

[@skipperandy8081]

Great boat, a thank you for the nice tour, keep going my friend,..enjoy Skipper Andy

[@Gaudacorte]

Good luck James you've got lots to do.

[@dustinarmstrong453]

The boat is looking good james. Hope I get to see her in person some day.

[@SailorJames]

if you guys ever make it out this way let me know !

[@humbertosandri2053]

Nice to see things going weel for a true person.

[@pierrekingbkk]

Greeting from Indonesia (Tanjungpinang), really enjoy your video and your sailing boat ,lot’s of good projects ahead, well done! Looking forward for the other VDO ! The very best!

[@stephenpomeroy1214]

looking forward to the upgrade,,....great channel

[@user-earthandfire]

lots to do... thanks for the update

[@zenzen9131]

Excellent video James :)

[@billgriffin7242]

Very ambitious, good ideas, make her your own! Your are definitely grabbing your dreams....please don't stop. I'm guessing it's only go to be a matter of time till we meet, since we are in the same cruising grounds...if your going to be anywhere near the Channel Islands in the last 2 weeks of December... keep an eye out for Atalanta #493! Cheers!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks Bill, I plan on being there the last week of December hopping around anchorages on Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa and I will keep an eye out for ya ! Fair Winds !

[@jamescowhey1125]

She’s looking great! Thank for sharing and for the inspiration. I just installed an automatic bilge pump and need to redo the cockpit lazarette drains. Best wishes, James Cowhey S/V Mo Cuisle Alberg 30 #56

[@daleskidmore1685]

Nice update on progress and future plans. There will be plenty for us to watch. I am sort of getting a handle on how a boat sails ( not quite how I had always thought ). The basic how to vids don't really explain it too well, but listening to what people like you say has taught me a lot. Atb.

[@SailorJames]

yeah its a crazy thing how boats sail, the fact that boats can towards the wind (not directly into) is really confusing and the "how sailing works" videos only sort of make sense after you have spent a lot of time on a sailboat in various conditions. The best way to understand sailing is to rent a Hobie Cat or a Laser sailboat. They are super small and very responsive and its easy to understand what is happening.

[@daleskidmore1685]

That is something I have thought a little about. The idea of sailing is quite new to me and came about through my interest in rowing boats and how they are made.

[@jonathanbresler6721]

Enjoy the Ritchie Navigator. Have one on Constance Alberg 30 #262. Wonderful compass. Thinking about moving my engine panel as well. One idea is to relocate it on the bulkheads to one side or the other of the bridge deck so that the cockpit walls are solid...no holes for water to enter the boat when a large wave sloshes aboard. Looking forward to watching your progress.

[@SailorJames]

I think I am going to move mine aft and recess it in a fiberglass box with a plexiglass lid. I am also going to relocate my shore power connection for the same reasons you mentioned, haven't decided where I will put it yet but likely move it to the port side and up, seems like there is no great place for it. Are there any photos of your boat online that I can see?

[@jonathanbresler6721]

James, My apologies that it has taken several weeks for me to respond. Tried to reply to your email, but no success. The email address is "KZbin " . That address does not work. Have photos for you. Please send me an email that i can reply to for information on viewing the photos. Jonathan

[@tartansailor]

As you work the inside walls and ceiling, I recommend you install a layer of "Reflectix" R2 insulation material. It cuts the heat down from the sun hitting your dark hull and keeps the interior warmer during colder weather. My boat also has a dark hull and it made a big difference. The inside is much cooler in summer and warmer during spring and fall times. Cheers, Richard

[@griffy2000]

Like tartansailor said. In addition, at least a layer of polyurethane foam. You've probably already attacked the ceiling/plank project , but I would suggest using some type of wood that's lighter/brighter in color than mahog. Just a thought. Good job.

[@SailorJames]

thanks I will check that stuff out for sure thanks for the tip Richard!

[@kevingroh9391]

I have a ‘65 alberg 30 also #78. I developed a leak in my water tank and I’m just going to cut a hole in it and stuff in a bladder tank and be done with it. Nice boat!

[@SailorJames]

thats awesome Kevin! are there photos online or on instagram I can see of your boat? I still can't find the damn leak in my watertank, I thought I had solved it but as soon as its full and I am on a starboard tack it leaks.... I am going to be glassing in two new water tanks under each of my cabin settee's

[@kevingroh9391]

Sailor James nope, I don’t have photos online. I am a technological Neanderthal, I think that was my first comment on you tube. Where you have your shelves behind the settees, I permanently installed shelves and cut access doors in the panels behind the cushions. That way I don’t have to move stuff off the shelves to get to the storage behind the settees. And the table on the “s” pole sucks, I haven’t concocted a replacement yet.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Quite some projects You're headed towards in terms of boat fiddling ... so at least it won't get too boring for the next time, will it? 😄 It is soo nice to see her come back to being an actual sailboat like she was meant to be originally (instead of a mere cash cow for the marina people ...). Keep 'em coming! And thanks for sharing.

[@SailorJames]

Almost done with the Anchor Locker & the Head Project,,,, started the Nav Station project but that one won't be totally done until next year.... lots happenin over here haha, thanks for watching !!!

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

👍🏽

[@almath9987]

Nice video the boat is looking good

[@brucekratky7993]

Good progress! Old boats can be so beautiful. The Alberg 30 has great lines. My guess is that you are aware of many of the KZbin channels that are on the topic of sailing. The one that I've enjoyed the most is Atomvoyager with James Baldwin. He is chock full of information. He is in Georgia, has circumnavigated multiple times and restores Pearson Triton 28's and Alberg 30's. Many of his ideas are excellent regarding reinforcement of chain plates on those boats, mast step support beams, integral water tanks, interior modifications and ways of creating water tight compartments for safety. I have had multiple conversations with him regarding boats via email and I have found him most open to sharing ideas. If you haven't seen his posts I would recommend them just to enhance your information base. I am currently attempting to locate and purchase an Alberg 30 for myself in my newly retired circumstance. Hoping to get out on the water, like you, but much, much later in life. Good wishes to you. Keep doing your videos. I enjoy them very much.

[@SailorJames]

Yeah I have watched a lot of his videos, I love Tritons and was shopping for one when I found my boat. I will be dropping my mast next year and reinforcing the step beam and moving the chain plates to the exterior. Thanks for watching Bruce and thanks for the comment!

[@cjtoomey1321]

Nice vid and good work as always James. Hoping we might get together the next time you are down. I need a bit of help placing an old boat. Thx.

[@SailorJames]

for sure hit me up... [e-mail]

[@jamestaylor3075]

2 thumbs up from Hull # 412 (1970} :-}

[@melee401]

They are not "walls" they are BULKHEADS! I like the bronze portholes. I wouldn't glass over that compass compartment, I would put the starter switch for the engine there and make a cover for the gauge panel. That little compartment looks large enough for a ram mic too.

[@SailorJames]

oh I am glassing over it for sure, its not a good spot for engine controls. They will go closer to the tiller recessed in.

[@melee401]

Yeah I guess having the starter away from the tiller station isn't the smartest thing anyone could do. It would still make a good place for a ram mic to be stowed though. One with a long enough cord anyway.

[@Dvseire]

lol! The last 9 seconds! :-)

[@SailorJames]

yeah that was a coworker of mine making me look like a model with a leaf blower

[@spinnaker5514]

Looks like you have some great projects in mind. Can't wait to see you tackle them. I'm pulling my fuel tank to add the inspection/clean out aluminum disks like you did. Great idea! Thanks. Hey you should have your girlfriend in the videos more often, I llike when you both are talking together! You're lucky to have such a great sailing partner. Wish I could find a girl who likes boats!

[@SailorJames]

she hates being in videos and has been to busy to be at the boat while I am working lately so not much chance for that lately. Stuck with me for now haha. I hope your fuel tank project goes good!

[@evanofelipe]

I’m a little concerned about your plans to mount a forward tank in the bow. May I suggest you get some idea of total weight of 200’ of anchor chain + anchor & rode, ‘cos added the weight of full water tank, all positioned in the bow area, plus your new windlass, could tend to make the bow nose-heavy and affect handling in heavy seas. I sail a Camper Nicholson (of similar long keel design) she ploughs and rocks deep into heavy seas. Could be worth temporarily positioning similar total weight forward and trial sailing into steep waves to get some idea how she handles, before you make physical and permanent changes, like your enthusiasm, cheers

[@theislandpackrat]

evanofelipe, do you have any video's of your Nicholson? I have a 32' there's very few video's of them! check out my site I'm not to good at filming tho.

[@SailorJames]

I am with you a 100% on this and posted on Sailnet asking peoples advice on the matter, I am leaning towards installing two tanks under my settee's or a tank under my cabin sole. I think the v-berth is a bad place for all that weight. If I do relocate the water tanks I could use the forward water tank as a water tight storage for stuff though.

[@evanofelipe]

I don't have any video's at the moment, but am working on it it. I've checked out your vids and they look fine. Cheers

[@OneGenericName]

A lot has been done and a lot more to do, right? It never ends.

[@SailorJames]

I worked on the boat 3 days straight this weekend 10+ hours each day... made some good progress, but yes it never ends hahahaha

[@urabus7875]

nice

[@Jolie_sailor]

James did this # Alberg have a glass liner? If so did you remove it? I heard the liner reduces headroom.

[@SailorJames]

no the earliest models did not have them, I can't recall what year they redesigned the interior but the later models had drop in iceboxes on the port side where mine had an upright ice box, those models might have a headliner

[@beaconbus]

Nice tour! How tall are you? How would a 6'1 guy fit?

[@SailorJames]

I am vertically challenged at 5’6 but my boat has 6’2 headroom

[@RemiMarentette]

Where do you get all your used boat parts (Motor, anchor winch, etc.)?

[@SailorJames]

The motor I got off of Craigslist, most other stuff I bought at Minneys Yacht Surplus or Mikes Marine Salvage

[@RemiMarentette]

@@SailorJames Thanks, James. Binge watching all your videos. Have a 29 foot Hughes Columbia. My 3 cylinder Yanmar has a cracked block that has been repaired with JB Weld. Seems to be holding up (3 seasons, now) but I know it's just a matter of time.

[@billleskeep2033]

James, thoughtful review, I've been through the same process of course. If you want a visual of how I configured the sheets check out the blog: baggywrinkles.blogspot.com/2017/11/sheets-to-cockpit.html As for the Ritchie, I'd personally leave it in the intended location. I've not found it "in the way" in any respect. I also installed an anchor roller like yours and have written that up with photos on my site. Funny how you relocated batteries etc. Mine were in the bilge as well, so similar to your ice-box, mine was underneath the Nav Table area on portside. So, rarely intending to use that old-school passive fridge I tucked my two batteries into the freezer location LOL works just fine. I also installed the same hatch you're looking at, had the same heavy metal hole--removed it, installed access hatch and life is so much better. Question whether it is profitable to cut-out the cockpit sole--perhaps reinforce instead? I found mine was built like a tank and even with hatch is sturdy to boot. Great summary!

[@SailorJames]

awesome! I will check out the link and other stuff you mentioned you wrote about on your site. Did you add the tabernacle mast step to your boat that is in the photos? I think I am going to go with rope eyes instead of blocks at the base of my mast that lead to a deck organizer. Still trying to decided what to do with my mast, considering replacing it or stripping it down and painting it with awl grip. Sounds like you found a good spot for you batteries, haha, makes sense to me :) As for my compass I am actually installing it on the portside bulkhead and will fill the holes from he old gauges. This will place it and its wiring over my nav station and not over the galley and my raymarine st60+ tridata will be installed below it some place smart.

[@billleskeep2033]

No, that tabernacle was a design of a previous owner, pretty handy. Oh I see your intent on the compass that way, yeah agreed. I don't think I'd waste money on a cosmetic for the mast, it is aluminum you know. I mean perhaps it has scrapes but it's a mast, a workhorse, lol.

[@theislandpackrat]

Your doing a lot of things I've done maybe check out my site, may have some good idea's. My head is about the same size. Love seeing people fix up old boats, you know what you have.

[@Kampup]

What kind of work do you do?

[@SailorJames]

I have been an Arthandler for the 15+ years primarily. The last 4 years I have worked exclusively for the 8th largest gallery in the world. Basically I am paid to handle, install, deinstall, transport and sometimes crate millions of dollars worth of art daily. Everything from directing crane operators to fly 3000lb sculptures over homes to standing on top of elevators holding 30 million dollar paintings while I take a ride up to the necessary floor (those times are because the painting is too big for the stairs or inside the elevator). But I have also done fabrication work for artists and movie sets.

[@kiwi6444]

How many of these jobs have you achieved?

[@SailorJames]

All of them