I have a '64 Pearson Commander 26, also a Carl Alberg design. Your description of the Triton's construction and sea kindliness also applies to my experiences with my boat.
They are great designs. I’m out sailing single handed as a new sailor and the boat is very forgiving, sturdy, yet can be quite quick in the right moment.
Hull 186, retiring this year and closing down current life and moving to the boatyard alone will be epic. You say North Passage? Is that the North West Passage?
I came to your channel for canoe trips years ago and will happily stay for sailing trips! Very happy for you on your new endeavor. Looks like great fun! Hope it is not contagious.
Jason, do you have a timeline when you want to have the boat in the water and start some solo passages. What engine is in the boat...Atomic 4 or a diesel. Good luck with the project.
Good questions. The current engine is an Atomic 4 but I’m replacing it. That’ll be explained in an upcoming video. I’m hoping to launch mid-May and hope to be sailing soon after. I’m flexible with my timeline but want to get it on the water and be heading to the North Channel. There are a lot of small jobs that I can do throughout the summer so will be focusing on the main ones first.
@@TrailguidePictures She was not all that fast or weatherly, but great in heavy weather. As you say, built like a tank and pretty inexpensive to maintain.
Alberg 30 owner here, Triton big sister....I'll be following your adventures
I have a '64 Pearson Commander 26, also a Carl Alberg design. Your description of the Triton's construction and sea kindliness also applies to my experiences with my boat.
They are great designs. I’m out sailing single handed as a new sailor and the boat is very forgiving, sturdy, yet can be quite quick in the right moment.
Hull 186, retiring this year and closing down current life and moving to the boatyard alone will be epic. You say North Passage? Is that the North West Passage?
North Channel, up top of Lake Michigan then over Manitoulin Island and down into Georgian Bay.
I came to your channel for canoe trips years ago and will happily stay for sailing trips! Very happy for you on your new endeavor. Looks like great fun! Hope it is not contagious.
Awesome! Thank you! I’m sure there will be a few adventures to come and probably a few with the canoe
Reminds me of a Folkboat, very similar design
Yes, Carl Alberg was from Sweden and many of his designs have a style like a folkboat
Beautiful ⛵️✨️
Thank you 🙌
You sure did your homework, looking forward to the next video!
Yes! Thank you! Many more to come
Jason, do you have a timeline when you want to have the boat in the water and start some solo passages. What engine is in the boat...Atomic 4 or a diesel. Good luck with the project.
Good questions. The current engine is an Atomic 4 but I’m replacing it. That’ll be explained in an upcoming video.
I’m hoping to launch mid-May and hope to be sailing soon after. I’m flexible with my timeline but want to get it on the water and be heading to the North Channel. There are a lot of small jobs that I can do throughout the summer so will be focusing on the main ones first.
Owner of a pearson Vanguard 1963. It is a seaworthy brick. Good choice
Awesome
I have a 1965 Vanguard and I agree. And I really like the smaller size of the Triton, might be fun to have both! Sail On! Very nice summary video.
Good video, thanks for sharing YAH bless !
Thank you too
What about the engine.. They were originally Atomic 5 gas engines.. but there was a diesel swap for that at one time... What is your plan?
I have a plan. Filming the process right now as I do some refitting.
Oh, congratulations, I figured you'd get hooked. She is very pretty.Where will you keep her?
Thank you. I'll be keeping her in Midland for at least the first year.
My Dad and I sailed one from Quartermaster Harbor near to Tacoma Wa., To Galliano Island in B.C. and points between over about fifteen years.
How was the experience?
@@TrailguidePictures She was not all that fast or weatherly, but great in heavy weather. As you say, built like a tank and pretty inexpensive to maintain.
Why not prefer a transom-hung rudder?
I think I mentioned, but a keel hung rudder is more protected and less likely to get fouled. It is a simple item that the Triton checks off
@@TrailguidePictures Thanks for your reply; nice to hear back! Why would a transom-hung rudder be less protected and more easily foul?
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