Am I crazy to solo an Albin 25 (1973) next spring at 79 years old on a north w in Chesapeake 10 day trip?
Wife says no way, I say adventure!
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MD3B longevity
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uptank001
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BarryG
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Re: MD3B longevity
I would think that to a question only able to be answered by yourself. There are 79Y/O's and there are 79Y/O's. On the other hand... "happy wife, happy life." If something did happen to you, where would that leave her? I'm right behind you buddy, at 70.
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WillieC
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Re: MD3B longevityr
Our first ever boat was an A25 with the MD3B. I assumed all boats had engines that spewed oil and left a slick on the water. That year our good friends in Tacoma were planning their 50th anniversary party. We live at the bottom of Hood Canal, 3 days of 6 knots away. I really wanted to show up at the party, near Titlow Park, on the boat. How cool would that be!
So, that spring I ran that old MD3B fairly hard, back and forth in front of our place on the Canal. I quickly found out she’d never make the Tacoma trip. Now we did bring the boat down from Bellingham on the water when we bought it; the previous owner agreed to come with us to show us the ropes. Looking back I see how gently he babied that engine. Knowing what I have since learned, I am stunned we made the trip at all.
Point is, know your boat, know your comfort and skill level for the water you will traverse. The old VPs were made for Scandinavian fishermen. Easy to work on and overhaul in the boat. Which in itself might not be overly reassuring.
Test that engine under conditions you might reasonably expect for your trip. You might be surprised whichever way it goes.
So, that spring I ran that old MD3B fairly hard, back and forth in front of our place on the Canal. I quickly found out she’d never make the Tacoma trip. Now we did bring the boat down from Bellingham on the water when we bought it; the previous owner agreed to come with us to show us the ropes. Looking back I see how gently he babied that engine. Knowing what I have since learned, I am stunned we made the trip at all.
Point is, know your boat, know your comfort and skill level for the water you will traverse. The old VPs were made for Scandinavian fishermen. Easy to work on and overhaul in the boat. Which in itself might not be overly reassuring.
Test that engine under conditions you might reasonably expect for your trip. You might be surprised whichever way it goes.