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Blog EntryMay 6, '11 6:12 AM
by tim for everyone
hello
while on its mooring my pushpit was badly damaged and i need a new one!
does anyone have a template? or can offer an suggestions for fabrication?
or know of a spare parts shop?
yours
tim

Blog EntryDec 26, '10 5:28 PM
by Lewis for everyone
Hi Guys,

I bought Aurigny Song, Ballad No 69 earlier this year and am loving owning her. I've got couple of questions I hope you guys can answer. 

I'm looking at fitting a couple of D rings to clip onto in bad weather. Is there an area in the cockpit that is best to fit them? Is there a place that is designed to put them?

I am also going to fit a swim ladder to the transom, could anyone advise me on what type is best - I'm based in the UK if that is any help.

I look forward to hearing from you.
thanks
Lew

Blog EntryNov 28, '09 10:34 AM
by bram for everyone
Dear Ballad-exchange members

For about a year now, my Ballad #173 has a leakage through the wire hole in the port cupboard above the navigation unit. Obviously the first thing to check and change was the genua rail, which is in this area. This was dry and was fitted back properly. After that I checked and filled all holes of the rain cover as well as the top fitting above the sliding door. I also checked the windows with a bucket, but these seem fine.

The problem with these kind of leaks that it can leak in the front, but due to the sandwich system it comes out a complete different spot. Does anyone have similar experiences and can advise me where I should look next?

Your help will be appreciated.

Bram

Blog EntryJan 24, '09 3:19 PM
by Jesper for everyone

In this group you may:

  1. Search for information   (Please always search before asking)
  2. Ask for information       
  3. Give information

Searchíng for information using "tags".

One of the keys to finding information in a Multiply Group, is the "tag". A tag is a word attached to a posting. Any posting may have a number of tags attached. As an example, this posting has been tagged "Welcome!" and "Help forum". On the front page, at the bottom of the Welcome box, you find a list of all the tags that have been used on postings in this group. All postings from the old MSN group, are tagged with the name of the subforum they were originally posted in. So subforums like "Accomodation" and ""Engine" have been tagged "Accomodation" or "Engine". If you have a problem with your mast, and you want to search for postings about masts, go to the front page, look at the bottom of the welcome box, and click the tag (word) "rig and sails". 

I have created boxes on the front page, down under the welcome box, with posting headers from different subjects, that you will recognise as some of the different subforums on the old MSN group.

Another way to find something in this group is to use Goggle. You may use the Goggle search function in the Welcome box. When using Goggle please be aware that Goggle may not show the newest postings. It takes a up to a month before Goggle "discovers" a new posting in our group.

Asking for information

Posting a question on Ballad Exchange is easy. Click the +Post in the upper right hand corner of Ballad Exchange, and choose the appropriate kind of posting for your question. In most cases that will be a "Blog" posting, which also accepts pictures, that you might want to use for illustration of your question. However - the other posting types can also be used for posting questions.

Giving information

Questions are answered by adding a comment to the posting with the question. You may also choose to "reply". It seems however, that a reply or a comment does not accept pictures. if the information you have to offer contains pictures you will have to post a Blog, just like when asking a question, just remeber to use the same title, so that viewers will know it is a posting on that specific subject. Please also remember to apply tags to any postings you make.

Jesper Milling, group administrator.

 


Blog EntryAug 24, '08 2:43 PM
by caradog666 for everyone
A friend of mine (the same guy who told me about the boat I bought) told me recently that a company in Sweden had the licence for Albin genuine parts.  I have looked on the web but been unable to find anything - does anyone know of this?  I am particularly looking for a cockpit tent - but would like to find somehting designed for my ballard rather than have to have it cutom made.
 
Can anyone help me?
 
Thanks Mark
 

Blog EntryFeb 5, '08 12:01 PM
by Jesper for everyone
I renamed the "Electricity" subforum to the more general "Electrical" for the purpose of opening up the subforum for anything electrical, like electronics, chartplotters, instruments, radios, satelite connections, MOB trackers and whatever has electricity in it.
 
Jesper 

Blog EntryDec 12, '07 2:30 AM
by zms6563 for everyone
Hi All
 
Does anyone have a copy of the stability certificate for the Ballard, I need one to complete Cat 3.
 
Cheers John

Blog EntryDec 9, '07 9:43 PM
by jonah1221 for everyone
After instaling my new raw water pump ,No matter how I try I cannot get the water to come through the engine,it is okay with hose pressure but it seems to be something to do with the vacuum lock (vetus ) attached to each end of the exhaust cooling manifold .Has anyone any Ideas.Jonah

Blog EntryDec 9, '07 8:59 PM
by jonah1221 for everyone
Dear Ballads,
                        Number 1221 is on its way to recovery, But I have some questions on the wiring diagram and outlay.
The Two batteries seem to be seperated and I presume one is charged from the Alternator and the other from the Dynastart,1977 Volvo MD 7a.
Thanks for the information on the water pump Jesper, it was delivered to me in Switzerland with all small pieces within a week. Best regards to everyone Jonah

Blog EntryFeb 15, '07 1:07 AM
by j_hans10 for everyone
Hej
 
Er der en der kan fort챈lle mig hvad der sidder af leje i st챈vner첩ret,
der er en del sl첩r der.
 
Der er ogs책 sl첩r i lejebukken henne agter, det skal ogs책 skiftes
 
Venligst
John Hansen
 
# 1022

Blog EntryFeb 6, '07 9:58 AM
by sunnydays2007 for everyone
I am looking for any information, forum or link that may give me design and maintenance information on the Albin Singoalla, which I believe is the 34ft sister of the Ballad.  Also, on the Ballad which is a great boat, any information for boats on sale in the Med area. Many thanks in advance.

Blog EntryJan 23, '07 2:24 PM
by Jesper for everyone
I have changed the names of two technical setions.
 
The section "Tender" has been renamed to "Cruising" thus widening the subject, and openeing a section for technical questions relating to cruising. I thought that my single posting, on my own tender, fits well in the wider subject of cruising. I know the Ballad is beeing seriously cruised, for weeks, months and years, and for hundreds and thousands of miles. I assume a large number of owners are dreaming of cruising, and a few are preparing to do so. Experiences and questions on technical aspects of preparing a Ballad for cruising now has a forum.
 
The section "BODA rules" (or was it just "BODA"?) has been renamed to "Racing", opening up for technical questions regarding racing the ballad to which the BODA (Ballad One Design Association) rules relate very closely. The racing community has a forum at the races, so they might not need one here too much, but here it is anyway.
 
Both old sections had very few postings, and both new subjects were not really represented.
 
At the same time I disabled the "Events" sections since it has never been used, except for a few demo postings I inserted in 2004. It can easily be reopened if so desired.
 
I hope everybody is OK with these changes.
 
yours truly - Jesper Milling

Blog EntryJan 9, '07 10:55 AM
by Jesper for everyone
Hi everybody!
 
Lately I have noticed several postings of clearly technical character in the "General" section, and every now and then other kinds of postings are created in inappropriat sections (forums). For the immediate asking and answering of a question that is not a problem. However, if somebody else, at a later time wants to find whatever we have on a specific subject, it might be difficult to find inappropriately placed postings.
 
The problem has most certainly increased because of an unfortunate sequence of sections (forums) in the main menu, so I have changed the menu, to guide new users to find the technical forums before the General Forum or even more misleading the "Help" forum, which in fact is intended for helping users of Ballad Exchange with the use of Ballad Exchange.
 
But I also want to remind everybody to select an appropriate section (forum) when posting a new question, or sharing a new experience. If you look around Ballad Exchange I am sure you will agree, it has grown to a considerable size, and if all this information is not well organized, it only grows less and less valuable, as it increases in volume.
 
At the same time, please remember, that any of you are welcome with suggestions to the design or organisation of Ballad Exchange. If you are confused about something, please let me know, if you miss something let me know, if you have a good idea, please let me know. Or post it here in the Help forum and let everybody know.
 
Unfortunately the system (MSN groups) does not support moving postings around between subforums, otherwise I had done so already.
 
In case I should become inoperative for some reason, I have appointed Nicholas Koligiannis in Greece,  known as MSN-kaldenavnPatentnick1 nicholas@thesyndicate.gr   as assistent administrator. So if you can't get my attention for some reason ( I might be out on the pond for a sail) please contact Nicholas.
 
We are closing up on our third birthday, and we are now 250 registered users. Some of them may not be very active, but I am sure lots of not registered users are looking in every so often to find stuff. And as earlier mentioned, the volume is impressive, and the repons to questions is prompt and mostly informative. I have not succeeded in luring the old national north european Ballad clubs into using Ballad Exchange as their own technical forums, unfortunately, instead some of them have created new and better technical forums for them selves. On the other hand, the UK Ballad Association found an Internet harbour inside Ballad Exchange where they now can publish anything they want. Other less formal Ballad organisations are welcome too, if they want a presence on the net. Why not a Ballad World Cruising Position Forum, or a US Pacific Coast Ballad Club? Or a Racing section in the Technical Section?
 
Who knows what the future will bring? The Ballad seems to be still going strong, and provide a lot of people with great sailing, be it as a daysailor or a circumnavigator.
 
Happy New year to all of you!  Jesper Milling 

Blog EntryNov 20, '06 4:15 PM
by verl790 for everyone
The mast on 'TORSK' has some serious corrosion particularly around the Kicker fitting and I'm wondering whether I should replace the mast or try and get it repaired.  Also the gooseneck fitting on the boom is badly worn. Has anyone else had this problem. Your thoughts would be gratefully received
 
Verl790 

Blog EntryNov 7, '06 1:31 AM
by the vagabond dreamer for everyone
Hello all,

I posted on the "general forum" but am duplicating my efforts to determine the proper placement of the water-line stripe on my 1976 Albin Ballad, No. 834 "The Vagabond Dreamer".  While sanding off the old paint jobs and going back to original gel-coat (sometimes glass) I noticed three or four different water-lines.   Any and all help in properly placing the water-line will be appreciated.

Thank You in advance, and fair winds to all.

Mark Smith

"The Vagabond Dreamer"

Starkville, Ms., U.S.A

Blog EntryOct 27, '06 4:16 AM
by snowbirddd for everyone
I have a 1974 Ballad.  I know that 1500 Ballads were made and I do not know what number mine is.  Does anyone know where to find this on the boat?  Were they marked anywhere?

Blog EntryOct 2, '06 10:40 PM
by treseaann for everyone
I have only one key for my companion way lock and I would therefore like to have some duplicates made, however I cannot find a source for the key blank.  It is an Eskilstuna key and has a large "M" on it, however Mobella says it is not one of theirs.
Does anyone have experience with having duplicate keys made for an Eskilstuna lock?
Thanks!
Tresea Ann (hull #154)  

Blog EntryJul 2, '06 4:41 PM
by yo55er for everyone
I have just completed my first trip in 'Korimako' and all though I had to get towed back to Douglas Isle of Man, with an air lock in the anti-syphon valve, it went really well, except for the tiller. Will somebody tell me why it is made so long? and has anybody cut it shorter, and has it made a difference? Also while I'm on; why has the engine got 2 covers. Trying to work on the engine at sea is bad enough, but to cope with an extra cover over the engine seems 'bonkers' to me.
Any help or advise will be much appreciated.
 
Cheers
Dave Hughes

Blog EntryJun 14, '06 5:48 PM
by macc for everyone
Hi everyone,
 
I have been looking at Albin Ballads and like there elegant lines and good sea going design.
I have found one for sale but the survey showed up a problem with osmosis, the boat must have got a knock in the past which was repaired, the survey states the boat is in sea going condition but is showing the early signs of osmosis,
has anyone else had experience problems or advice on osmosis in Ballads,
thanks in advance for your help

Blog EntryJun 4, '06 2:04 AM
by virtualamaya for everyone
Hi All,
With the hurricane season here along with other factors, we are attempting to sell a 1976 Albin Ballad that was given as a gift to my friend Douglas. The sailboat is about 500 miles north of us in the panhandle of Florida and we don't often get up there. Douglas is ill and money is an issue as well. Does anyone of you have some good advice for two people with no sailing experience and owners of a beautiful old sailboat that must be sold? We tried Ebay....that was a mistake as the people had us drive all the way up there[Panama City, FL.] and changed their minds after seeing it. They said they needed a boat that could sleep more as their family was large...it would've been nice if they had researched our sailboat beforehand...Anyway, since all of you are Albin lovers, I am hoping that this message will reap some much needed sailboat selling advice and I very much appreciate it...
Thanks
VirtualAmaya

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