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What happened to the Caravelle SERENA for sale? Tom Young at 4:32am 05.10.11 Alden General Chat 8/5760 She was listed with Morris Yachts and I notice the listing is gone, but not SOLD. Beautiful boat I'v
Champlain canal Jon at 1:09pm 04.23.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 4/3489 We're seriously looking at a cruise up the Hudson in Muskrat to Lake Champlain and then maybe the Gr
Up-dating the Alden Designs Web Site SKraft at 1:24pm 04.07.11 Alden General Chat 2/2477 I received an e-mail from Niels Helleberg who is re-launching the Alden Designs web site http://www.
CINDER has sold on Ebay. Tom Young at 2:29pm 03.28.11 Alden General Chat 0/2251 I wonder if the new owner will stop in? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alden-Ch ... 20b801434a
mizzen rigging : 3 stays or 4 each side? HudsonChallenger at 11:19am 03.10.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 3/3699 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 1/2072 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 1/2196 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 10/4788 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 2/2305 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 4/3516 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 10/4716 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 6/3610 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 10/4963 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 5/2952 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 1/1987 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 1/1893 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 1/2269 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 1/1864 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 4/2939 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 3/2699 Hello the room, I am the fortunate new owner of a 1961 Alden Challenger, hull 949CC, which has been

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9.2C relocation (3) jssailem at 12:32pm 03.04.24 Chris... Most marina's have experience with mast removal. Check them out to get an understanding of
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Hunter Propeller Anode (5) jssailem at 11:47am 03.04.24 function only of shaft diameter. Yes. Additionally the space available between the prop and the cu
9.2C relocation kloudie1 at 11:26am 03.04.24 Not familiar with your boat but on most boats there is a connector at the mast base inside, where yo
stalling engine SawyerCurt at 10:51am 03.04.24 I had a similar problem and took all the same steps, and it turned out to be a connection: RPM Iss
Hunter Propeller Anode dlochner at 10:20am 03.04.24 Hi all, I have a 1994 Hunter 29.5 and I am told my propeller is missing an anode. but when I look a
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Hunter Propeller Anode (2) rgranger at 9:51am 03.04.24 223354 You can find them at any chandlery (like West Marine etc.). You just need to know your sh
Hunter Propeller Anode Rich Stidger at 9:39am 03.04.24 A picture of your prop and running gear would be helpful.
Line for "boom topping lift" measured length and material required for 1989 Hunter 30 ? shemandr at 9:39am 03.04.24 You don't need anything fancy. Optimize UV resistance. For those of us who are not familiar with yo
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Electrifying my small sailboat? kloudie1 at 8:10am 03.04.24 Consider a "mini" sized 100 amp hour lithium and a lithium charger.. Amazon.com : 100 amp hour life
Electrifying my small sailboat? JBP-PA at 8:04am 03.04.24 A portable power station is a brilliant idea for a boat that doesn't otherwise have power. You get
sadly disappointed in Weems and Plath . . kloudie1 at 7:56am 03.04.24 MY W&P experience: Two years ago my ships bell clock quit working. It really had never kept time acc

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