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CINDER has sold on Ebay. Tom Young at 2:29pm 03.28.11 Alden General Chat 0/2270 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 3/3733 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 1/2133 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 1/2218 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 10/4811 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 2/2328 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 4/3558 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 10/4790 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 6/3642 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 10/5021 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 5/2981 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 1/2011 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 1/1905 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 1/2280 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 1/1892 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 4/2959 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 3/2717 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 7/3470 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 0/2262 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 0/2138 I recently met a man who said he once owned an Alden Yacht that was previously owned by Paul Sperry

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Replacing Sanitation Hoses & Fittings - Use of Sealant or Gaskets? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:53pm 04.13.24 If I'm looking at this fitting correctly, it will not seal against the interior tank wall with a gas
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Drinky Crow at 8:52pm 04.13.24 Hmmmm.... Kiwi dude at my marina went 'round Van Isl. with his wife and newborn in a Ericson 27 Atom
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Tally Ho at 8:11pm 04.13.24 Curious minds want to know, what were the causes of engine failure in both of those cases ? No eng
New Genoa questions Tally Ho at 7:52pm 04.13.24
New Genoa questions Calif. Ted at 6:17pm 04.13.24 I have been using Ullman, the Newport Loft (Santa Ana actually) for repairs. Last 2 have been purcha
Pulling chainplates (3) rekkabell at 6:16pm 04.13.24 My new chainplates are in! They're a lot thicker than they were before, but that's fine. Had to wide
Y33 prop shaft removal rekkabell at 6:09pm 04.13.24 Can confirm, the skeg interferes. You have to pull the engine.
New Genoa questions jssailem at 5:47pm 04.13.24 UK makes great sails. The fact that the loft will be close to you is a major plus. I woudl not hesit
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? jssailem at 5:39pm 04.13.24 I don't think it's going to help you as much as you want or think. I find this is an inciteful sta
Portlight Glare Question ggrizzard at 3:43pm 04.13.24 I've had those port lights for over 40 years. I can't remember an occasion where "glare" was a pro
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Don S/V ILLusion at 2:40pm 04.13.24 interestingly , according to tow boat USA 54% of toes are caused by mechanical breakdown, next is
New Genoa questions Richard19068 at 1:40pm 04.13.24 I think for the kind of sailing you plan to do and the type of sail you are planning on buying, the
Catalina 28 steering problem Richard19068 at 1:37pm 04.13.24 Try putting up a sail and see how it acts under sail alone. If for some reason you can't put up a
New Genoa questions dlochner at 1:36pm 04.13.24 I think for the kind of sailing you plan to do and the type of sail you are planning on buying, ther
Catalina 28 steering problem Steve_Catalina at 1:19pm 04.13.24 Is this a new occurrence since your sea trial? Regardless, try the international site. Catalina28.ne
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? dlochner at 1:00pm 04.13.24 This thread is going no where except in a circle. The "yes, but..." responses show the OP is not r
Hunter 23 teak slats on seats daydreamerh23 at 12:08pm 04.13.24 Replacing with larger ones sound good, even up top. Thank you for your reply, I do see how they can
What's on the underside of the stanchions on my 23-2? CaptainCr3ative at 11:55am 04.13.24
Lewmar wheel brake jammed sailcapt340 at 11:01am 04.13.24
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? pgandw at 10:07am 04.13.24 Great information. Thanks so much. I'm realizing now that if I do this I would be wise to do it wit

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