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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.

    We’ve been hoping for an invitation to this kind of a feast. Taffy, the boxer, has similar ambitions.
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    The disappearing dinette table

    Issue 14: Sept/Oct 2000 We’ve gone aboard large sailboats and drooled at the sight of a dining table that was permanently attached to the cabin sole. Owners of small sailboats with narrow cabin soles ...

    Armand Stephens
    October 13, 2026
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    At top: Remove old fixed lights and grind a large bevel. The sharp edge of the bevel should be paper thin. Center: Cover Plexiglas with mold release and attach to outside of boat with tape. Paint gelcoat onto inside surface. At bottom: fiberglass in old opening.
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    Fitting bronze portlights

    Swap your old plastic windows for salty new ports Issue 19 : Jul/Aug 2001 After buying our old 1965 Alberg 30, Mary and I knew that part of the renovation program would be the replacement of the old f...

    Armand Stephens
    October 5, 2026
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    Diagram and picture of hatch pieces
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    Building your own (leakproof!) classic hatch

    Issue 21 : Nov/Dec 2001 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 that the old hatch w...

    Armand Stephens
    October 1, 2026
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    Armand hatch
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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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