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    Armand Stephens

    Armand is a retired schoolteacher (high school woodworking). Immediately after they retired, he and Mary bought Quest, their Alberg 30, and spent 10 months bringing her to a better-than-new state. They've sailed on San Francisco Bay for more than 30 years.

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    Building your own classic hatch

    Building your own (leakproof!) classic hatch When Mary and I bought our 1965 Alberg 30 we knew that replacing the forward hatch was going to be one of many projects. Down below there was no indication...

    Armand Stephens
    July 17, 2019
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    Fitting Bronze Portlights

    Swap your old plastic windows for salty new ports After buying our old 1965 Alberg 30, Mary and I knew that part of the renovation program would be the replacement of the old fixed windows with operat...

    Armand Stephens
    July 17, 2019
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