Vega for Sale

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albinvega1865

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Dec 13, 2006
227
Good suggestion! I will look into that Richard!
Thanks
Chris

Richard coe.richard@... wrote: Chris-
You could cut the line and swedge in a turnbuckle. Available from a
rigging shop or West marine.
Richard
 
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vegatern

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Oct 2, 2005
465
I don't find the lifelines interfere with the sheet winches, but
then I'm comfortable using a "ratchet" type action to bring in the
sheet. Changing the positions of the lines won't alter that since I
still can't crank out through the weather cloths. The issue I have
with the low lines is a safety one, since they hit low on the leg they
make quite effective trip lines. I have installed a "D" ring with a
cable clamp to the top shroud a few feet off the deck, to which I can
run a safety line from the pushpit when I want, and I always use the
harness when I solo. Do some Vegas have higher stanchions and if so
how is it they don't reduce the area of the side decks?
Craig Tern #1519
 
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fotofundi

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Oct 30, 2019
80
Hi Chris

On both sides of my boat I have removed the turnbuckle of the top and
bottom lifelines at the pushpit end and replaced them with multiple
turns of a strong 3mm cord tied off. Now if anyone goes overboard I
can cut the cord and bring them back on board without having
to lift them over the lifelines. If you did something similar it might
give you enough slack to pull or guide the lower lifeline below the
winch area.

A bit off subject but might be of interest:

I attached my jackstays the same way and then tried being a MOB when
clipped onto a jackstay running down the deck. I did this in calm
conditions just to see how possible it might be to get back on board -
it wasn't. The safety line from my harness to the jackstay had to go
from water level over the top lifeline and down to the jackstay - it
didn't quite make it and I was left hanging off my harness mostly in,
but also partly out of the water, unable to move in any direction and
unable to undo my harness! Fortunately I had someone on board who cut
the jackstay attachment cord.
Even had my safety line been longer, getting back on board in a seaway
would have been almost impossible without the help of a strong
crewmember. Any impediment you can remove and replace quickly and
easily in such circumstances - and for me this includes lifelines -
is well
worth considering

David
V1696
 
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mphalv

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Sep 29, 2001
195
On Double Fantasy, we do not have this problem. We have lifeline gate
entries both starboard and port, which allows you to unhook the top lifeline for
ease in boarding. This also allows for adjusting the tautness of the
lifelines so that they are not up against the winches. Chris, good luck with your
first voyage!

Melanie Halvachs
V1826 Double Fantasy
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albinvega1865

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Dec 13, 2006
227
This is all good to know!!! Thanks for your input David...
Chris

David Runyard dr@... wrote: Hi Chris

On both sides of my boat I have removed the turnbuckle of the top and
bottom lifelines at the pushpit end and replaced them with multiple
turns of a strong 3mm cord tied off. Now if anyone goes overboard I
can cut the cord and bring them back on board without having
to lift them over the lifelines. If you did something similar it might
give you enough slack to pull or guide the lower lifeline below the
winch area.

A bit off subject but might be of interest:

I attached my jackstays the same way and then tried being a MOB when
clipped onto a jackstay running down the deck. I did this in calm
conditions just to see how possible it might be to get back on board -
it wasn't. The safety line from my harness to the jackstay had to go
from water level over the top lifeline and down to the jackstay - it
didn't quite make it and I was left hanging off my harness mostly in,
but also partly out of the water, unable to move in any direction and
unable to undo my harness! Fortunately I had someone on board who cut
the jackstay attachment cord.
Even had my safety line been longer, getting back on board in a seaway
would have been almost impossible without the help of a strong
crewmember. Any impediment you can remove and replace quickly and
easily in such circumstances - and for me this includes lifelines -
is well
worth considering

David
V1696
 
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albinvega1865

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Dec 13, 2006
227
Do you have any pictures of that set-up Melanie? Would love to see how you have that arranged!

And thanks....we are off in a couple of days!
Chris

MPHALV@... wrote: On Double Fantasy, we do not have this problem. We have lifeline gate
entries both starboard and port, which allows you to unhook the top lifeline for
ease in boarding. This also allows for adjusting the tautness of the
lifelines so that they are not up against the winches. Chris, good luck with your
first voyage!

Melanie Halvachs
V1826 Double Fantasy

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mphalv

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Sep 29, 2001
195
Chris,
The company which has the equipment is Johnson. Sorry I don't have a
picture. Check West Marine catalogue pg 1100. Starting at the bow, on the top
line (lower similar),
Turnbuckle, then lifeline to last stanchion
Interlocking Gate Eye on bow side of last stanchion (so I can tension the
line)
Lifeline to stern pulpit with adjustable Pelican hook.

When we are beam reaching the mainsheet drags across the upper lifeline but
I have not found this to be a problem.

Good sailing

Paul
Double Fantasy
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albinvega1865

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Dec 13, 2006
227
Gotcha!
Thanks Paul!
Chris

MPHALV@... wrote: Chris,
The company which has the equipment is Johnson. Sorry I don't have a
picture. Check West Marine catalogue pg 1100. Starting at the bow, on the top
line (lower similar),
Turnbuckle, then lifeline to last stanchion
Interlocking Gate Eye on bow side of last stanchion (so I can tension the
line)
Lifeline to stern pulpit with adjustable Pelican hook.

When we are beam reaching the mainsheet drags across the upper lifeline but
I have not found this to be a problem.

Good sailing

Paul
Double Fantasy

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pelagicasd

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Jan 28, 2001
694
Hi Craig, Lyric had rather low stancions as origional equipment. Maybe 16
inches or so tall. They looked very racey. Also very dangerous. One of my
first improvements was to replace them. Walt
 
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sailshiva

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Jun 6, 2007
132
After 21 years, we're going to sell our Vega. She comes with a home
built trailer, and an 8ft. inflatable. She's clean and in good
repair, with a really reliable engine. To see photos, and read the
details, go to this little blog:

The Albin Vega, A Good Old Boat

agoodoldboat.blogspot.com agoodoldboat.blogspot.com

Sheila & Howard
 
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n4lbl

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Oct 7, 2008
307
Sheila & Howard:

I've two questions to start. First, what year was Shiva
manufactured?? Next, where is she located?? In the
last picture I can see that the registration number begins
WN... so I presume Wisconsin.

thanx,,,
Alan
 
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sailshiva

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Jun 6, 2007
132
Alan, Our Vega is in Puget Sound, in Washington State. Oddly enough, even though Washington's postal abbreviation is WA, way back when, the boat licensing department chose to abbreviate it WN. Our Vega was built in 1973..
 
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n4lbl

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Oct 7, 2008
307
Thanks for the quick answer. I am in Colorado where the
registration numbers are CL...! We are looking for a boat
on the east coast but you never know.

thanx,,,
Alan
 
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sailshiva

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Jun 6, 2007
132
Hey Alan,
Good luck finding a boat on the east coast. These boats age very well, so there are quite a few around.

Sheila
 
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groundhogyh

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May 30, 2006
1,075
Hi Sheila,
Did you have your boom raised to put in the dodger?
Just curious because I am in process of getting a dodger and yours looks nice and big.
rb
 
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sailshiva

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Jun 6, 2007
132
No, we didn't raise the boom to put the dodger on. We had it made in England by a woman who makes them to the exact proportions as the original pattern. My husband is British so we go back to jolly ole' every few years. We ordered it ahead of time, then picked it up and brought it back on the plane. I don't recommend traveling with a dodger, because even though it looked like a bed frame all wrapped up, airport security regarded it with the same suspicion as a rocket launcher. We had to completely unwrap it and have it inspected with a fine tooth comb.
Sheila
 
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vsschreffler

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Apr 22, 2008
47
Albin Vega 27 San Francisco
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now $13,995!
Contact: vsschreffler@...

27' Albin Vega Blue Water Sailing Vesselwith modified Four Winns Trailer!
Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/vsschreffler/7609WestsailVega#5355545018727506850 (Victor's gallery)
The Albin Vega is a world-renowned sailing vessel manufactured in Sweden. This particular boat, built in 1972, never sailed in salt water until 2006. A Great Lakes boat, she also spent six months of the year on the hard under a cover, so she has less wear and tear than vessels half her age. The Vega is a solid boat, and has well-earned a ranking in the top twenty of small sailboats to take you anywhere in the world. (http://www.amazon.com/Twenty-Small-Sailboats-Anywhere-ebook/dp/B002AKJBN0)
Feel like sailing in faraway waters? This boat will cruise @ 50 knots down the highway on her custom trailer. Roller furling 150 Genoa, main with 2 reef points, and an extra set of sails including a main and three headsails are included, as well as:
1. New Beta Marine 13.5 HP diesel engine with only 300 hours; http://www.betamarinenc.com/small_range_option.htm
2. New Vetus water lock muffler system
3. New Lavac Marine Head (http://www.lavac.com/) one of the best you can buy
4. New day/night solar fan for head
5. New VHF radio with DSC compatibility
6. New fish finder/depth sounder
7. 3 Danforth-style anchors
8. Added insulation for icebox
9. Cole, solid fuel stove
10. Guest Battery charger/maintenance
11. Bilge Fan
12. Bottom paint 2008
13. 400 W Inverter
14. Autohelm tiller autopilot
For a full description of this incredible boat see: http://www.albinvega.com/vegadescription.html. One of the great advantages of being a Vega owner is a worldwide network of owners with ready answers for any question that you may have. Ever. The Yahoo Vega group provides infinite information on this remarkable vessel. (Yahoo! Groups).
 
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