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Douglas
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Initially Posted - 10/24/2002 : 02:48:56

Sorry everyone. With plans of crusing to Alaska I had to make a move on a new boat. As I have said Ill stay on the board to help with tips when I can. Here she is the new money pit. She is an Alberg 29. It took quite a bit of searching but we found a good vessel we could not pass up.<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2ce02b3127cce910bf97aed3b0000001410" border=0><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2ce02b3127cce910bf9196c680000001410" border=0><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2ce02b3127cce910bffe7eda50000001410" border=0>

Doug&Ruth
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Tacoma Wa.

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Ray Seitz
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 06:56:16

Looks like a great find. There is no way I would ever classify that mans designs as the Dark Side (or are you refering to hull color). I have always been a fan of Albergs designs. They will get you there and back and have proven that fact time and again. Was it built by Whitby Boats? Tell us more?

Ray Seitz C 250WB #628 Sea Major

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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 09:46:47

She's a yare boat,except for that Carolina blue hull (remember, I'm a Wahoo from UVa)!

Brooke

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 09:55:16

Doug & Ruth,

She's gorgeous! She has the kind of classic lines that make you proud to be standing in her cockpit. Some guys have all the luck.

Steve Milby "Captiva Wind" C-25 T/FK #2554

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pwhallon
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 10:04:27

Hi Douglas,

She's a beauty.

I have a friend with an Alberg 30 and he loves it. They're good strong boats.

I gave him the nickname "Jean Du Sud".

Please post more pics.

Paul

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 11:04:49

Doug

Classic lines. A real beauty! Hope enjoy her.

Look forward to your continued input

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 11:21:12

Beautiful boat, Doug & Ruth. Congrats on being back on the water!
Derek
P.S. But y'all keep posting to this forum!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 12:12:52

Awesome Boat, Doug and Ruth! <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

Here are some more pictures.

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<img src="http://images.yachtworld.com/1/0/2/1026276_7.jpg" border=0>

Please take me to Alaska with you? Please, Please, Please... <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
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pwhallon
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 12:51:46

wow!

Super cool boat!

Love that dodger too!

Better than a new set of snow tires.<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

P

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MattL
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 13:25:37

I want to joint the Dark Side

Matt/Brigitte Loeffler
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Cat 25 86'
FK/SR _/)

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 13:26:13

Thanks everyone. I know she looks like an Alberg 30 but in reality she is more related to the Alberg 22. She is an Alberg 29. Slightly more waterline than the 30 and several more inches in beam. She also draws a bit more at 4'7". Nice little 2 cylinder Yanmar 2GM15. 13" three blade prop. My wife Ruth and I drove to Horseshoe bay Vancouver yesterday to be present for the survey. Lots of projects that need to be done but nothing major. She was built by Nye Yachts in Ontario Canada in Feb. 1981. We hope to be done with all the paperwork this Friday and begin to plan the sail home. It will be a good 3 perhaps 4 day trip and we can hardly wait. For those friends of mine here in Puget Sound Ill be looking forward to some raft ups soon.

Doug&Ruth
Boatless in Seattle
Tacoma Wa.

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 13:34:26

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2ce30b3127cce9159c30d05b00000001410" border=0><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2ce30b3127cce9159c33505880000001410" border=0><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2ce02b3127cce910bfe51ad8b0000001410" border=0><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2ce02b3127cce910bf9516c200000001410" border=0><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2ce02b3127cce910bf9c76cb60000001410" border=0><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2ce30b3127cce9159c2b0c4a50000001410" border=0>

Doug&Ruth
Boatless in Seattle
Tacoma Wa.

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 17:10:34

Doug and Ruth

As I was reading thru the thread I noticed you final replies. Your signiute says "Boatless in Seattle." Isn't that misleading now?

Don Peet
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 21:15:36

Boy, are they not boatless now! Doug and Ruth--we wanna grow up and be just like you! A nice little Cape Dory 28 would suffice...

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/24/2002 : 21:49:22

Technicaly we are still boatless until the bank says ok. Should know by Friday noon. Just for information I went to boatloan/ boatbank whatever and they tried to screw me on the deal. Oh yea they would give me a loan but since its under 25K they want a high interest rate.
They wanted to charge me to de flag the Canadian registration 250$ then regester it Coast guard U.S. 600$ and then a load origination fee of 600$ plus a few other fees and charges. I ended up going to Key bank, they are nice and a great help. Fast friendly and just plaine good to work with. I hope they read this so my loan goes through hahahahhahahah. Well I also want to say thanks to everyone in this organization. Good friends and fellow sailors. I promise not to waste any more band width on Albergs. Wel perhaps once in a while. I still love the C-25 and all the lessons I learned on her. What a great boat they are. A perfect design to get family and friends out on the water together at a reasonable cost.

Doug&Ruth
Boatless in Seattle
Tacoma Wa.

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John Mason
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Response Posted - 10/25/2002 : 19:22:33

Congratulations Doug and Ruth! Looks like a nice boat. I just have to mention, my idea of the dark side would be if you were buying a powerboat<img src=icon_smile_dead.gif border=0 align=middle>. Just looking at the specs: LWL 22'3", 9000lbs disp., 416 sq. ft. sail area. The catalina 25: LWL 22'2", 4550lbs. disp. 270 sq. ft. I feel a race coming on<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>. Hope to see you on the water.

John Mason - Ali Paroosa
1982 - FK/SR #3290

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Response Posted - 10/25/2002 : 21:52:07

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
I feel a race coming on<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>. Hope to see you on the water.
John Mason - Ali Paroosa
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John: You may stay with them on an inland racecourse, but beating in a blow out on Puget Sound or up the Canadian coast, you'll wish you'd left your C-25 at home and were in their cockpit! That's what ALberg designs are about. It's apples and oranges.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/26/2002 : 00:05:54

Hey John you just might get a chance. There is plenty of time and we will be sure to get in touch when we are all settled in. Your wife should like this vessel. Its a lot more stable than the C-25. I know how she feels about heeling. Perhaps you two could come up for a cruise. We sure have the space now. The thing I like the best is I can walk up the deck without stubbing my toes.

Doug&Ruth
Boatless in Seattle
Tacoma Wa.

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jiml2p
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Response Posted - 10/28/2002 : 21:19:29

Congratulations Doug and Ruth. I finally got my C250WB and I went through Key Bank as well. My loan guy was Brad in the U-district. Very helpful and walked me through the whole process.

Happy sailing.

Jim

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/28/2002 : 21:47:34

Go Jim. See ya on the water. Just for info check out www.nwboating.com

Doug&Ruth
Boatless in Seattle
Tacoma Wa.

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John Mason
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Response Posted - 10/29/2002 : 11:54:29

Hi Dave,
No, I know, in a good blow we'd just be worried about getting back to the dock in one piece. But in moderate winds it would be interesting to see the comparison. Twice the displacement, virually the same waterline and about 40% more sail area. Veeeerry interesting.

John Mason - Ali Paroosa
1982 - FK/SR #3290

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/29/2002 : 12:57:04

Hey John we will just have to find out. Triska has roller furler headsail and its either a 150 or 160 genny. Ruth and I are hoping you two will join us for a sail once we are settled in. Ruth is already nesting and has bought furnishings. The galley is set up a lot more for longer cruises. Tons of storage area. Water tank is built in on top of the keel. Cabin woodwork is great with lots of cabinet space. Get this Head room is 6'2". No more folding in half. We plan to go up to Vancouver this weekend. Load up on Saturday and depart for home on Sunday early. Destination Point Roberts. After that we will just go as far south as we can each day until we make it home. Im alowing four days weather permiting.

Doug&Ruth
Boatless in Seattle
Tacoma Wa.

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John Mason
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Response Posted - 10/29/2002 : 13:34:56

Wow, Doug, I'm envious!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> This weekend is the last sailing for Ali Paroosa and then it comes out of the water for the winter. Project time! I can hardly wait. I've got a list (most from the ideas you showed me this summer) I want to get started on. Good luck and fair winds on your voyage home with the new boat.

John Mason - Ali Paroosa
1982 - FK/SR #3290

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/29/2002 : 22:09:45

John give us a call if you need any help.

Doug&Ruth
Triska (Alberg 29)
Tacoma Wa.

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