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Original Price Jimmy Small at 5:04pm 04.19.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/1715 How much did Alden Challengers cost when they were new? How did this compare to Bermuda 40's, Rhodes
In-keel water tank Anonymous at 6:56am 04.14.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/1245 The Le Compte North East 38 has the same sort of in-keel watertank that the Challengers have. Earli
Challenger in light air. Tom Young at 3:33am 04.14.05 Alden General Chat 2/1410 http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofej4/site ... asting.jpg
BlackStar may have to be put up For Sale rtyszka at 3:43pm 04.13.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/1530 I was informed today that my position was cut (work for Travelers and Metlife purchased us) I am
surveys and what Challengers are worth today rtyszka at 5:23am 04.10.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1116 Just wanted to see if anyone has present value information on their Challengers. What recent surv
Challenger Documentation, etc rtyszka at 5:20am 04.10.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/1157 I was going through the pile of books, logs etc that cam with BlackStar. I found some cool stuff.
Need main sail Boom rtyszka at 2:28pm 04.04.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/1412 Well, I finally got around to picking up the boom for Blackstar and it is pretty well shot. Spl
Options for fixed ports (Large Ports) rtyszka at 2:24pm 04.04.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 3/1329 Ok, I have been looking at this from every angle and am at a stand still. I want to keep the boat
Propane Locker and Black Pearl Black Pearl at 2:45pm 04.02.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/1173 I have pictures of the propane locker on my website: sailingBlackPearl.com. Restoration is moving ah
Brining back weathered wood Jimmy Small at 3:11pm 03.25.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 11/2569 I'm purchasing a project Challenger. It has quite a few faults (no cockpit sole, lifting glass on ca
unscheduled downtime 3/15/05 david at 8:38pm 03.15.05 Alden General Chat 0/1180 Sorry for the downtime today. The power blinked off for a few seconds about 3AM PST and that shut o
A below decks shower on an Alden Challenger? Tom Young at 10:28am 03.08.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 9/2332 I can't see a good configuration of the head to supply a shower, anyone have any ideas? I installed
Where is the best place for propane tanks on a Challenger? Tom Young at 7:34am 03.07.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/1707 I currently have 2 CNG bottles located in the aft end of the port cockpit locker. I like the set up
How to remove rudder? david at 2:05pm 03.05.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/1782 Can anyone describe the process of removing the rudder? It seems to have a large nut on a bolt that
pictures of BlackStar Portland, CT rtyszka at 6:02pm 03.04.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 6/1612 I uploaded the pictures I have of BlackStar on Yahoo. Let me know what you think any comments, poin
Maine sailors (or anyone interested in Maine), please help Tom Young at 1:56pm 03.04.05 Alden General Chat 2/1486 Curtis Rindlaub get his great website up and running. Curtis is the author now of the Taft Cruising
Fuel Tank Tops Black Pearl at 11:26am 03.02.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/1508 After removing the heavy fuel tank tops and replacing the fuel tanks with a new plastic ones, the t
Date code on Challengers rtyszka at 9:39am 02.28.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1020 I have seen the folks here saying their boats are a certain year and month, how do you figure that o
Anyone have knowledge of the Alden Zephyr? Tom Young at 6:44am 02.26.05 Alden General Chat 2/1411 It appears to look much like a scaled down Challenger. The site shows one for sale. Halmatic again d
Several years ago I stripped the cabintop to make repairs. Tom Young at 12:33pm 02.25.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1062 I had to remove everything. This was a chore but in the end, it was easier to repair the top and ref

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Engine compartment ventilation (4) Ralph Johnstone at 11:53am 05.15.23 when a diesel engine is running, it sucks in a huge volume of air into the compartment to allow pro
Engine compartment ventilation Don S/V ILLusion at 11:29am 05.15.23 In my case it's just sheer ignorance. So I should run the fan after shut down to cool off the comp
How many have serviced your Winches jssailem at 11:20am 05.15.23 Once a year. On the Spring Cleaning schedule. Unless there is an issue. Part of the test check list
Engine compartment ventilation Calif. Ted at 11:14am 05.15.23 Are the two scoops, one at each side of the cockpit, used to bring air into the engine compartment?
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely? VenturED at 11:11am 05.15.23 The gooseneck connection to the mast looks suspect. Is this the standard Venture 22 method? The bol
How many have serviced your Winches Dalliance at 10:32am 05.15.23 It depends a lot on conditions and usage. My boat is stored inside in the winter, but we had some
Engine compartment ventilation BabuBoat at 10:23am 05.15.23 Seems like there is a misconception of what engine room ventilation accomplishes in small sailboat
Latest Thinking on Holding Tank Additives David in Sandusky at 10:14am 05.15.23 Still using Odorlos with no smell, and no problems.
Engine compartment ventilation Don S/V ILLusion at 9:57am 05.15.23 Seems like there is a misconception of what engine room ventilation accomplishes in small sailboat e
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Rich Stidger at 9:52am 05.15.23 <snip> Could it be that the shore power charger is keeping the battery voltage high enough that the
Engine compartment ventilation Terry Cox at 9:30am 05.15.23 You're welcome. I'm assuming ours was placed to remove heated air when running both engines (main/ge
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? (1) FasterHorses at 9:30am 05.15.23 I, too am working on a way to keep cooler temps in our icebox. We have 2 aboard FH, one on the port
Weird ancient gadget, need wiser eyes to identity Ralph Johnstone at 9:05am 05.15.23 Not easy to rest you hand on an up right GPS antenna. I'd say it's something to grab on to once t
Engine compartment ventilation Ralph Johnstone at 9:01am 05.15.23 Figured the fan was there to remove fumes. No need to remove diesel fuel fumes from an engine com
Hunter 28.5 Trailer Specs Crazy Dave Condon at 8:35am 05.15.23 I will send you a private iMessage
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage Leeward Rail at 8:32am 05.15.23 I should mention that the DNS66 or similar DNS resolution blocking apps can not only block ads, they
Weird ancient gadget, need wiser eyes to identity Calif. Ted at 8:20am 05.15.23 Probably GPS but I do have an XM radio antennae that looks similar.
What amperage "Entertainment" breaker? Hello Below at 8:05am 05.15.23 Lots of valuable information contained in the Marlow Hunter link above and confirms the post from @P
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power? Davidasailor26 at 7:49am 05.15.23 For portability there are also options now that have Bluetooth probes that connect to an iPhone app
What amperage "Entertainment" breaker? twalker H260 at 7:39am 05.15.23 The breakers are intended to protect the wiring, not the devices. If you can determine the wire si

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