This page lists frequently asked questions and possible answers.
Please submit relevant questions or information that will help other
boaters deal with these issues.
How do I buy an Albemarle boat?
For new boats, visit the Albemarle factory for a tour if you like and
then choose a local Albemarle Dealer.
This site is sponsored by and
Mattituck Island Marina and Shipyard,
a reputable Albemarle and Viking Dealer.
For used boats try the
forum and the
Buying -Selling
page.
How do I sell an Albemarle boat?
Post your free ad in the
forum. Also
visit the
Buying -Selling page. You can get a custom selling page
listed on the Albemarle owners site very inexpensively. Email us for
details.
How do I find replacement parts for my Albemarle boat?
Albemarle customer service will usually put you in touch with the
appropriate vendor for the equipment on your boat.
Also check the links page
and the
Parts and Services Directory for parts suppliers.
Another excellent resource is
www.laytonscustomboatworks.com.
Check the
forums
and feel free to post questions. Many Albemarle owners
have been thru this and can recommend a good local dealer or an online
source of parts.
How do I find replacement parts for my Volvo Sterndrive Unit?
Our site sponsors,
Ships Island Marina and
Mattituck Island Marina and Shipyard are excellent sources of
Volvo Penta replacement parts. You can also check the
forums
and feel free to post questions. Many Albemarle owners
have been thru this and can recommend a good local dealer or an online
source of parts. Also check the
links page and the
Parts
and Services Directory for parts suppliers.
My Duoprop props are wearing oddly, what causes that?
There are 2 known Duoprop propeller problems.
(1) Boats that reside in a slip suffer from
propeller corrosion problems. Many sources recommend aluminum props only
in these situations. Some boaters have reported success at using
stainless props by being meticulous with grounding of all metal hull
components and by changing the drive and hull zincs frequently.
(2) Duoprop boats suffer from blade erosion
caused by cavitation bubbles traveling along the rear prop. The damage
will appear as pitting near the base of the blades. This is more
prevalent on boats that run at high speeds
The erosion problem may be lessened by avoiding excessive trimming of
the drive.
Inspecting the propellers and yearly lubrication of the prop shaft is
a good practice. As mentioned earlier, attention to zincs and other
maintenance is well worth the investment.
I am having problems with the forum, what do I do?
The most common problem is the user's email address being mistyped or
no longer working. The forum needs to email each user with password
information and reply notifications. If the email address is incorrect,
you cannot receive forgotten password help, etc.
Also see the separate FAQ in the forum. Most problems are covered there.
If you still have problems, leave a detailed description in the Help
forum or email us.
The following are a few more forum related questions:
Can I change my username?
your username cannot be changed.
Here is the FAQ that details what you can do:
http://www.albemarleboatowners.com/forums/faq.php
We can delete your account and you can re-register under a new name. The
only loss is that your post count will return to 0 and the
other users may not recognize you for a day or so.
