Janus

Janus is a 1970 Alberg
30.  Anyone who knows boats knows the Alberg and the unmistakable classic design. She sports a full keel, a long overhang, and a narrow beam. Put it all together and you have a serious boat capable of crossing the oceans of the world.  

In rough conditions the Alberg really shines.  The narrow beam allows her to slice though each and every wave with ease.  Unlike newer boats, with higher freeboard and greater beam, the ride tends to be very forgiving.  

The cabin is quite cozy. The forward V-berth with room for two, followed by the portside head and on starboard is a closet. The main cabin  has two bench seats and a removable table which is stored in the V-berth when not in use.  The narrow beam( of only 8.9’)  makes aisle traffic somewhat difficult, but we make do.  

Then there is the galley to Starboard with a two-burner alcohol stove, sink with pressure water and a large ice box to port.  

Electronics include a perminant mounted VHF radio and GPS, hand held VHF, and a 406-GPIRP. For entertainment we have a Stereo and a 13 inch LCD TV for movie night.  A solar panel keeps the battery banks energized.

Sail inventory includes a double reef main, two hank on head sails and a symetrical spinnaker. Simple and effective. An Autohelm tiller auto pilot performs most of the stearing and this is one piece of equipment we could not live without. Then there is the trusty 40 year old atomic-four to get us in and out of slips, marinas, and harbours.  A 30 year old Avon Dinghy and an inflatable Sea Eagle two person kayak gets us to shore when anchored out. Two folding bikes and longboard style skateboards are used for shoreside transportation.

Here are a few more pics of Janus.

Happy Sailing  from Nikki and Ray