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1968 Alberg 30 Refit Part 1 Exterior 2016

July 9, 2016 · 6 min · 9K views · Brunswick, Georgia

What this video covers

The 1968 Alberg 30, named Barbara J., undergoes a comprehensive exterior refit in Brunswick, Georgia, in preparation for launch.0:14 The inboard engine was removed, the propeller aperture filled, and a 9.8-horsepower outboard motor installed in a dedicated well.0:34 Deck modifications include the addition of two anchor rollers, a Harken Mark 4 Unit 1 furler, and a low-profile manual windlass.1:23 The bow area features a new tang for an inner forestay to support a storm jib, with a storage position on the toe rail.1:33 The rig includes new quarter-inch standing rigging and a 7-foot, 1-inch Garhauer track.2:51 A custom sea hood and companionway hatch were fabricated, featuring stainless steel tracks and clear acrylic drop boards.3:33 Navigation and control upgrades include a 12-inch chartplotter, a Contest Compass, and a Norvane wind vane with cockpit-accessible course control.3:44 Two 50-watt solar panels provide power, while the sail inventory consists of a Max Sail battenless main with three reefs and a 140% reefable Genoa.1:03

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Pearson Yachts-USA TritonTheir boatAlberg 30Reviewed

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