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mizzen rigging : 3 stays or 4 each side? HudsonChallenger at 11:19am 03.10.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 3/3650 OK I am puzzled. I am trying to instal all new mizzen hardware and replace standing rigging myself.
Which came first, the Jaguar XKE, or the Challaneger? (2) Tom Young at 3:11am 03.09.11 Alden General Chat 1/2000 The Challenger by a year but when did the window style of each come on the design scene? I was think
Forward Cabin & Deck Joint Whit at 3:31am 02.20.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/2142 Currently I am working in the forward cabin in an effort to stem a persistent leak. The deck just fo
Some work in the galley,... (3) Tom Young at 6:07am 02.15.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 10/4675 I never liked the way the galley was redone when the boat was repowered in the 70's. The counter sta
We took a sail south this past summer across the Gulf, (3) Tom Young at 8:21am 01.24.11 Alden General Chat 2/2267 of Maine. With our daughter 19 and son 18, the three of us took Christmas down to Cape Cod. A reason
New Blog for Ode To Joy Refit HudsonChallenger at 8:57am 01.05.11 Alden General Chat 4/3454 Greetings Challengees I have gotten some good help from this board (and from everyone else I have s
Propane Box on aft deck HudsonChallenger at 12:05pm 11.30.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 10/4545 Greetings, As part of refit, I am planning a wooden deck box for propane tank, behind cockpit. My b
Oil change battle royale HudsonChallenger at 3:52pm 11.19.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 6/3537 I am doing basic maintenance on a diesel in my Challenger (Westerbeke/ Perkins 4-107) for first time
sealing cockpit floor HudsonChallenger at 8:15pm 11.13.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 10/4780 Greeetings! I am rebuilding a Challenger cockpit that had new floor joists cut and placed (not by me
Wheel Whit at 2:03pm 10.13.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/2875 I am trying to locate a new or used steering wheel. I would like to find one that is similar to what
Who's Challenger was moored off Onset Harbor this week? Tom Young at 1:26pm 09.15.10 Alden General Chat 1/1944 I left Christmas anchored for a few days while we took our son to Savanah Georgia to start his fresh
Recent outage and malware on site david at 6:46am 09.03.10 Alden General Chat 1/1858 Please post any comments regarding the recent outage and malware on the site under this topic. For
Rudder removal and crack repair HudsonChallenger at 1:20pm 09.01.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/2219 Has anybody taken your rudder off? My Challenger rudder has been out of the water (boat sitting in y
Who was this man from Alden we talked to? Tom Young at 3:53am 07.28.10 Alden General Chat 1/1824 We were under sail working our way through the Fox Island Thoroughfare(Penobscot Bay Maine) when he
transducer mount-be careful!!! southport at 12:19pm 07.27.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 4/2866 You cann't see it- usually but just forward of the visable lead keel is a transducer pocket- We were
Starting Alden Challenger Big Refit Project HudsonChallenger at 3:29pm 07.26.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 3/2642 Hello the room, I am the fortunate new owner of a 1961 Alden Challenger, hull 949CC, which has been
Seeking advice on fuel tanks hunkel at 5:21pm 06.23.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/3365 Instead of sailing I'm stuck in the yard with dirty diesel. Last season the dirty fuel was pumped o
Holy Mackeral!!!!!! southport at 3:58pm 06.14.10 Alden General Chat 0/2218 Just installed a seacock and the hole saw was just deep enough to go through! I was surprised there
Info on an Alden owned by Sperry Capt_Clyde at 6:54am 06.12.10 Alden General Chat 0/2090 I recently met a man who said he once owned an Alden Yacht that was previously owned by Paul Sperry
A new headsail this year. (2) Tom Young at 2:56am 05.31.10 Alden General Chat 0/2019 I had a 135% built by a local sailmaker for Christmas this season. So far, I'm very impressed with t

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Rebuild of high pressure fuel pump for Yanmar 3GM30F skunther at 1:43pm 11.03.23 I thought that might be the situation. Which I had gotten the info to you sooner. They were excelle
reason h260 bilge pump is NOT in lowest point? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:15pm 11.03.23 @patbratton Hello Pat. The water ballast tank lid is higher than the bottom of the hull where th
Thru Hull Replacement? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:35pm 11.03.23 Can you provide a picture of the thru hull for the engine ? Given my druthers, I'd rather not leave
Interior Wood Roland5048 at 12:33pm 11.03.23 I love the varnished look but the can of varnish should say "With thee I wed." :plus: on that. V
Thru Hull Replacement? Don S/V ILLusion at 12:23pm 11.03.23
Thru Hull Replacement? Siamese at 12:21pm 11.03.23 Mild confusion in your post. You say the valve is frozen open, but you're talking about trying to f
Rewiring masthead and forward steaming light Ward H at 12:19pm 11.03.23 I've owned two keel boats. On my O'day, my only charging source for the Grp27 battery was the 9.9 ou
Remember when a couple of B52's did a flyby of the USS Ranger (CV61) DRhoads at 11:46am 11.03.23 Of course we are show offs! but the Buff isn't kicking up rooster tails so he is not low enough
New winterizing mod - done! Ward H at 11:39am 11.03.23 @Justin_NSA Nice job. We condisdered something like that but space in that area is very limited so w
309 water leaking from mast area with main furling Kazdude at 10:59am 11.03.23 Hello All I also have water that appears to be leaking into bilge when it rains - there is a stain f
Need help with a 1980 Snipe boat built by McGaughlin regarding rigging of traveler. PaulK at 10:28am 11.03.23 If this doesn't explain it: How to Rig the Split Mainsheet and Augie Equalizer - Snipe Class Interna
reason h260 bilge pump is NOT in lowest point? (1) patbratton at 9:58am 11.03.23 My Hunter 240 is the same way. The bilge pump is about two inches higher than the low point. I thin
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? Davenport at 8:37am 11.03.23 Gotta approach dock fast IF wind is high and at angle, otherwise get pushed into side posts. Though
What material do people use to help make less noticeable scratches in white hull???? My h260 has a few scratches. Davenport at 8:25am 11.03.23 My h260 hull seems different than other boats, it seems less hard and more plasticky which is fine a
Interior Wood LakeShark at 7:32am 11.03.23 I actually prefer the shinny look of the varnished interior wood. I have the New design and actuall
Interior Wood rlongfield at 7:14am 11.03.23 I'd be inclined to stick with the oil and keep re-applying it. I love the varnished look but the c
Catalina 320 Heat Pump AC not working justsomeguy at 6:05am 11.03.23 I should look around for one on the Internet Do you even know the make and model of the unit?
MaxProp prop RoyS at 5:16am 11.03.23 As for adjusting maxprop pitch; I found the best way is to dial the pitch up until your engine can n
Catalina 320 Heat Pump AC not working Ted10028 at 3:52am 11.03.23 Might be a high-pressure cut-off switch needing resetting. Got a manual for your specific unit? no
Catalina 320 Heat Pump AC not working justsomeguy at 9:30pm 11.02.23 Might be a high-pressure cut-off switch needing resetting. Got a manual for your specific unit?

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