new boat 'with soul' ??

[Captain Smollett]

I sent the letter out today to Boyle Boat Works.  We'll see if I get a reply.  I keep you informed.

[AdriftAtSea]

Captain:
You ruined my day.  Whatever else was in my mind is now flushed out with the thoughts of building a new A30. 

Maybe you "made" my day!

Where are the molds?

Norman

Norm-

I kind of like the idea of a carbon fiber, glass, kevlar and epoxy Alberg 30.

You could reduce the weight of the hull quite a bit and make it a bit stronger as well—coring deck with end-grain balsa.  I don't think I'd be willing to give up an aluminum spar though.  I've seen too many carbon fiber spar issues.

Given that carbon fiber, kevlar and epoxy are stronger than regular polyester resin and glass, you would get a very solid boat.  The use of kevlar in the hull would make it far more resilient in the case of  a grounding or collision as well.