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Never sailed one before I bought mine. Looked at one for sale locally and didn't like the "look" of the boat, but after reading about them online I went back for a second look. Still "ugly" , but everything about the boat made so much sense ... sort of the Volvo station wagon of the seas.Did some more reading (including this forum) and went back for a third look. Then looked at many other boats and came back to the Vega and made an offer. The rest is history. We had Sin Tacha for six happy years, and only parted with her to move up to a slightly larger boat, an Albin Ballad. Still miss some aspects of the Vega, but you know what they say: You can never go back!
I'd looked at one on the east coast, read up on them and was impressed with the pedigree. After I moved to the west coast (after the divorce from hell) found one that the owner was willing to finance. I was essentially broke but had a good job and no credit. I moved aboard and I've loved her ever since. As an aside the credit is fully restored and now we live in house which is an even more demanding lady than the boat. Walt, and found S/V Lyric #120 To: albinvega@yahoogroups.comFrom: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.comDate: Tue, 3 Nov 2015 06:35:58 -0800Subject: [AlbinVega] what made sv27 your choice
Had you ridden an av27 prior to your purchase and why did you go with av27Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
Had you ridden an av27 prior to your purchase and why did you go with av27Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
I had never even heard of Albin Vega before I purchased 'Jenavive' No 1768 in 1983.After looking at a few boats in the 26-27 ft range I was impressed with her general appearance but what clinched the deal was that my wife approved the accomodation and at that stage I would have brought a floating shoe box if she liked it. I have never regretted my decision and have always admired the hull strength and the high standard of the fixtures and fittings. Apart from a new engine 13 years ago and new sail;s from time to time most of my boat is as original. RegardsMike On Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 19:15, "walt judy brown allore bestvega@... [AlbinVega]" AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com wrote:
First of all a little history! I am 81 been sailing a lot of years.
Have lived aboard on bigger boats and found one to be an ecellent
live aboard boat and a lozy Bluewater and cruising boat with more
vices than enough. I wanted a smallish boat that sails well and s
light on mainteneance. My wife and I can sail together or either can
single hand. I wanted to have a boat at a cost that I could
leave to my Children who all like to sail and would not be a burden
on their pocketbooks. I taught a young man to sail one back in the
early 1970's and found I really liked her. I promised my self I
would own one one day. I have sailed aboard a lot of different
boats and I have never found one of that size that I would conceder
a better single hander the The Albin Vega 27. Her prop is behind and
a above the ruder that means she hardly steers at all in reverse.
When you consider mot boats of her size and age often had no
inboard engine at all or and outboard at best. Doug
Have lived aboard on bigger boats and found one to be an ecellent
live aboard boat and a lozy Bluewater and cruising boat with more
vices than enough. I wanted a smallish boat that sails well and s
light on mainteneance. My wife and I can sail together or either can
single hand. I wanted to have a boat at a cost that I could
leave to my Children who all like to sail and would not be a burden
on their pocketbooks. I taught a young man to sail one back in the
early 1970's and found I really liked her. I promised my self I
would own one one day. I have sailed aboard a lot of different
boats and I have never found one of that size that I would conceder
a better single hander the The Albin Vega 27. Her prop is behind and
a above the ruder that means she hardly steers at all in reverse.
When you consider mot boats of her size and age often had no
inboard engine at all or and outboard at best. Doug
I came to buy my Vega from a little different angle. I had planned on building my own boat and I had plans for a Bruce Roberts Spray 25 Pilothouse that I was getting serious about building. In 2010, I started a new job with the Navy and one of the guys I worked with came by my office. He had heard I was heavy into sailing and wanted to talk. After talking for a bit, he mentioned that he had a Vega that had been sitting on its trailer, there on the base, for the last ten years and he was thinking about selling it. I told him of my plans to build a boat, but said that I would swing by and take a look.The first look was pretty scary as the boat was in very rough shape. Had I not done research online and learned what a capable boat it was, I wouldn't have given it a second thought. Because it was in such rough shape, I made him a ridiculous offer. My thinking was I couldn't build the hull for that price, so I would still be money ahead if I gutted the inside and replaced everything. He accepted my offer.It's taken me over five years, but I'm just about finished and ready to put her back in the water. When I started the rebuild, I had no experience working on boats and wasn't sure how my project would come out. I made mistakes along the way, but have learned so much about boat building. The other positive outcome is that I know every inch of the boat and know no short cuts were taken. That, along with all the wonderfully knowledgeable on people on this forum made it the perfect boat for me. The only thing I wish I could change is the amount of headroom. After all the years working inside, I still forget to duck every now and again. Rics/v Blue Max#2692www.ric-maxfield.net
Scott, I think we met your father on more than one occasion, sailing in and around Penobscot Bay. I believe one time he was even in our harbor at Benjamin River. A very interesting fellow!
My husband and I both love Belfast and would not be adverse to relocating there one day.
We purchased our Vega in 1984 because the design had a good reputation and was affordable. We lived aboard her for a total of 4 years, cruising her up and down the US coast and twice to the Bahamas. We are sincerely hoping to go cruising again next year.
Smooth sailing,
Melanie Halvachs
V1826 Double Fantasy
My husband and I both love Belfast and would not be adverse to relocating there one day.
We purchased our Vega in 1984 because the design had a good reputation and was affordable. We lived aboard her for a total of 4 years, cruising her up and down the US coast and twice to the Bahamas. We are sincerely hoping to go cruising again next year.
Smooth sailing,
Melanie Halvachs
V1826 Double Fantasy
Melanie, what you aren't cruising anymore ??? Cin Cin is still homeported in Key West, but I keep her in a Marina in Poland now, and cruise every summer all over the Baltic Sea, and parts of Scandinavia, she is still holding up. Greetings to Paul MSG Frank Gallardo Jr.
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U.S. Army Special Forces Retired From: "Halvachs MPHALV@... [AlbinVega]" AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] what made sv27 your choice
Scott, I think we met your father on more than one occasion, sailing in and around Penobscot Bay. I believe one time he was even in our harbor at Benjamin River. A very interesting fellow!
My husband and I both love Belfast and would not be adverse to relocating there one day.
We purchased our Vega in 1984 because the design had a good reputation and was affordable. We lived aboard her for a total of 4 years, cruising her up and down the US coast and twice to the Bahamas. We are sincerely hoping to go cruising again next year.
Smooth sailing,
Melanie Halvachs
V1826 Double Fantasy
Casualty Assistance Volunteer
Berlin Military Retiree Council
U.S. Army Special Forces Retired From: "Halvachs MPHALV@... [AlbinVega]" AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] what made sv27 your choice
Scott, I think we met your father on more than one occasion, sailing in and around Penobscot Bay. I believe one time he was even in our harbor at Benjamin River. A very interesting fellow!
My husband and I both love Belfast and would not be adverse to relocating there one day.
We purchased our Vega in 1984 because the design had a good reputation and was affordable. We lived aboard her for a total of 4 years, cruising her up and down the US coast and twice to the Bahamas. We are sincerely hoping to go cruising again next year.
Smooth sailing,
Melanie Halvachs
V1826 Double Fantasy
Sounds wonderful, Frank! We have continued with day sails and short, overnight cruises (unfortunately, had to have jobs!). But now we are retired so hope to do some serious cruising again, health permitting. Double Fantasy is holding up better than we are! She could use some paint on the deck (sides still look okay), but we would rather go sailing!
Melanie
Melanie
Oh you can always go back, you just need a lot of CASH. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: pjacobs55@... [AlbinVega]Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 10:13 AMTo: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.comSubject: [AlbinVega] Re: what made sv27 your choice Never sailed one before I bought mine. Looked at one for sale locally and didn't like the "look" of the boat, but after reading about them online I went back for a second look. Still "ugly" , but everything about the boat made so much sense ... sort of the Volvo station wagon of the seas.Did some more reading (including this forum) and went back for a third look. Then looked at many other boats and came back to the Vega and made an offer. The rest is history. We had Sin Tacha for six happy years, and only parted with her to move up to a slightly larger boat, an Albin Ballad. Still miss some aspects of the Vega, but you know what they say: You can never go back!