Alberg 30 refit

[Cruiser2B]

Google is my friend! I found it..may consider it when I run out of the 6 gallons of West I have accumulated, seems it may be real nice to work with when summer hits

[CharlieJ]

Hey- check prices with B and B. Call Carla at 252-745-4793, and tell her Charlie Jones sent you. See what she quotes you.

[Godot]

http://raka.com

[Cruiser2B]

Hey- check prices with B and B. Call Carla at 252-745-4793, and tell her Charlie Jones sent you. See what she quotes you.

I will do that for sure. I currently have 3 gallons of West System to use up. The Raka looks like it will be nice to use in the summer to extend the working times.

Thanks all again for suggestions. 

[Sunset]

I have used over a hundred gallons of Raka with no issues, very little blush if any. I have not used West or any of the big names.

[Cruiser2B]

Work continued over Christmas holiday as warm temperatures are still making outside boat epoxy work possible

http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2015/12/alberg-30-refit-re-coring-port-side.html

[Cruiser2B]

work continued on side decks, moving to interior now that cold weather has moved in. BTW a 'new" to me Beta 20 arrived this week! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2016/01/alberg-30-refit-start-of-mast-support.html

[w00dy]

There may be higher quality epoxies out there, but I have been using the basic stuff from US Composites http://uscomposites.com/epoxy.html and when buying in bulk, it is the best deal I have come across.

[CharlieJ]

Last 6-7 boats I've built have been using epoxy from B and B Yacht design. Fairly inexpensive, and I would not be surprised if they get it from US Composites- they have 55 gallon drums at the shop.

[Cruiser2B]

In spite of bad weather I've managed to make a bit of progress on the Alberg

http://www.svsalacia.blogspot.com/2016/01/alberg-30-refit-mast-step-repair.html

[Cruiser2B]

Started digging into mast beam over last few days

http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2016/01/alberg-30-refit-digging-into-mast.html

[SeaHusky]

I'm sure all your work will be worth it in the end.
Also found your you tube channel!
Has the current beam showed any signs of flexing or coming detached or are you, like me, overdoing it a bit just because you can?

[Frank]

Keep "da faith"

ur doin er right    :D

[Bob J (ex-misfits)]

Started digging into mast beam over last few days

http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2016/01/alberg-30-refit-digging-into-mast.html

It's really great that you're documenting this project.
Your site will, if not already be a good resource for others.
I enjoy seeing the progress you're making.
Thanks!

[Cruiser2B]

I'm sure all your work will be worth it in the end.
Also found your you tube channel!
Has the current beam showed any signs of flexing or coming detached or are you, like me, overdoing it a bit just because you can?

It did show some signs of rotten core and deck compression

[Cruiser2B]

Keep "da faith"

ur doin er right    :D

Im trying...I really think Im over building because I dont understand exactly how strong fiberglass is but thats ok with me. Just want to make sure what I do repair and reinforce is sufficent and never has to be done again!

[Cruiser2B]

Started digging into mast beam over last few days

http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2016/01/alberg-30-refit-digging-into-mast.html

It's really great that you're documenting this project.
Your site will, if not already be a good resource for others.
I enjoy seeing the progress you're making.
Thanks!

No problem, and thank you for compliments. I wish I could spend more time making better videos but that will come with time, money and more time :o....still learning.

[Cruiser2B]

much overdue update

http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2016/03/alberg-30-refit-mast-support-beam.html

[Cruiser2B]

Got some good progress on mast beam reinforcement this past week.

http://svsalacia.blogspot.com/2016/05/alberg-30-refit-alberg-30-mast-beam.html?m=0

[Frank]

Looks awesome
Very well done!