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Iain McAllister at 4:05am 12.24.16
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[Note, 14 April 2017: This is a long ramble that eventually moves quite far from original theory! I
bbistis at 11:47am 12.16.16
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I'm considering a significant refit for my Caravelle (992M-yawl) shortly, and am looking for some ad
Stormalong at 4:09pm 12.10.16
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Hello all, While I was scrounging around the internet for info on Alden Challengers I came across a
Stormalong at 4:00pm 12.10.16
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Hello all, I came across this listing for a 1963 Alden Challenger (949-RR) for sale in Texas and th
david at 8:33am 10.02.16
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please see the new announcement above: http://949.reno2.com/viewtopic.php?f=2't=453. Posting here to
david at 8:33am 10.02.16
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please see the new announcement above: http://949.reno2.com/viewtopic.php?f=2't=453. Posting here to
jon hansen at 3:38pm 07.26.16
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two years ago, six days before i was to go north to have the biggest sailing season of my life, kids
Stormalong at 5:02pm 07.08.16
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Hello all, Last fall I purchased FRIDOLF, Alden Challenger 949Q, which was docked south of San Fran
Mark at 2:27pm 05.29.16
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959C is a 1961 Zephyr yawl, built at Halmatic. She was originally named Raven, later Dundee, Brabant
TaborKP! at 9:39am 05.29.16
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Wow, a new sail cover has really spruced her up! For canvas going with sumbrella in toast.
TaborKP! at 10:40pm 05.09.16
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Wind Song is back in Marion for the Summer, after spending the winter at Concordia, and several proj
SKraft at 1:29pm 03.31.16
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Launched on March 27th and the only one that noticed was Crosby!
david at 12:00am 02.26.16
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Thanks again to everyone that shares the cost of web hosting for this site. Like the boatyard, many
Alden Logos   (5)
SKraft at 1:10pm 02.10.16
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Before Niels Hellebery passed away, he sent me a number of Alden Logos. If anyone wants to have som
jayz at 1:45pm 02.04.16
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Here's what we've been doing in January and February.
Tom Young at 1:54pm 01.09.16
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I've been planning this for a couple years and have finally started. Xmas is outside under tarps so
SKraft at 10:47am 12.18.15
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Chase and Gregg Marston posted a really nice video on YouTube. Check out https://m.youtube.com/watc
TaborKP! at 10:14pm 12.14.15
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Wind Song (a Caravelle) at Concordia today getting some love from the Varnishing Team, looking great
paulb at 6:23am 12.04.15
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Currently interested in purchasing a challenger. I am aware of the Carillion in NH. Is anyone awar
paulb at 7:43am 11.09.15
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I have visited a "project" boat, Alden Challenger Kittiwake. She is in need of Fiberglass Hull Work

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Universal M18 burning wires ?
Richard19068 at 5:33pm 05.22.24
In case you haven't seen this, check it out. https://pbase.com/mainecruising/universal_wiring_harne
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Terry Cox at 5:28pm 05.22.24
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dlochner at 5:23pm 05.22.24
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Rich Stidger at 4:57pm 05.22.24
I have good results with pressure washing. I agree, but you have to be very careful with the press
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morbidfollower at 4:52pm 05.22.24
I think this is close but the dots are white 14 That looks awfully close if not exact to what I
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heritage at 4:46pm 05.22.24
I have good results with pressure washing.
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Richard19068 at 4:36pm 05.22.24
I'll check it out, looks like a winner! Sunbrella also has a "lure denim" that is a lighter shade
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Rich Stidger at 4:26pm 05.22.24
LA Awesome products are excellent. But what I do for a really dirty deck is to scrub with a long han
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BulldogTim62 at 4:23pm 05.22.24
I'll check it out, looks like a winner!
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Electric Head conversion
Scott B at 4:05pm 05.22.24
The Sea Era listed at one of the CDN suppliers is marine size bowl at $ 1,285.00 plus shipping. We
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Davidasailor26 at 3:48pm 05.22.24
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Don S/V ILLusion at 3:32pm 05.22.24
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Universal M18 burning wires ?
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:31pm 05.22.24
I noticed the wire in the photo was burned. Any ideas what caused this ? over-current or a short.
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Bluebonnet87 at 3:11pm 05.22.24
Thanks David. I feel like I saw resin/fiberglass. I'm going to get a closer photo next time I'm at b
How to make my deck look good?
Davidasailor26 at 3:05pm 05.22.24
Can you tell if the gelcoat on the non-skid is dirty or if the gelcoat is actually worn down to the
Electric Head conversion
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:11pm 05.22.24
Defender in the US has the Raritan SeaEra (seawater version)with household size bowl, seat and lid
H49/50 Boom Preventer Rigging
jssailem at 12:37pm 05.22.24
dyneema soft shackles and using frictionless rings The soft shackle is what I use. Frictionless
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flightlead404 at 12:20pm 05.22.24
It should. Our boat has swept back spreaders as well, but the main goes out far enough to do the jo
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Terry Cox at 12:07pm 05.22.24
I've been thinking about this situation for a while given than I'm single-handing a lot and recentl

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