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Small Tank Abaft the Fuel Tank bartc3 at 2:36pm 11.06.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/2738 Does anyone know what the small tank abaft the fuel tank is? It has two small hoses coming out of th
Prop Size for 44 HP Challenger bartc3 at 4:02am 10.26.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/3511 We are now the proud owners of Tarna, an Alden Challenger. She has a Westerbeke W44B engine and a th
BANJO GIRL COMPETES WELL IN RACE DOWN THE COAST (3) jayz at 1:03pm 10.19.11 Alden General Chat 3/3685 Hello All, We just had the opportunity to race BANJO GIRL down the coast in our annual 150nM sail
I'm very worried about this news I just found. Tom Young at 10:27am 10.15.11 Alden General Chat 4/3503 Hopefully it's just coincidence. This report of a 38' yawl going down in Barnegat Inlet is disturbin
Hudson Challenger spotted! Tom Young at 9:31am 10.04.11 Alden General Chat 0/2465 A friend of mine is headed down south and got a shot of Joe in his newly launched boat, and he's sai
One more Challenger afloat after long dry spell HudsonChallenger at 5:49am 09.11.11 Alden General Chat 3/3240 The Ode to Joy went into the Hudson River last weeend, after over a decade on jackstands and then a
Irene Iain McAllister at 10:15am 08.28.11 Alden General Chat 2/3797 Hope everyone is faring alright?
TARNA is for sale. Tom Young at 4:29am 08.19.11 Alden General Chat 9/6554 I've seen this Challenger down east. It was built with a straight coach roof. I just stumbled on the
cruising Jon at 3:52pm 08.11.11 Alden General Chat 0/2693 So we're off either Sunday or Monday for about 7-10 days headed down east from Southport (a suburb o
minor forum changes may impact performance david at 5:30am 07.30.11 Alden General Chat 1/2164 SUMMARY: I've made some changes, please let me know if the board becomes slower or if anything seem
"the bird" (1) Jon at 2:00pm 07.27.11 Alden General Chat 1/2043 This came with the boat when we bought her- she was named TARNA which is tern in Swedish
Quiet year here and on the coast of Maine. (1) Tom Young at 1:44pm 07.26.11 Alden General Chat 3/3037 We've been out quite a bit if close to home. It's been hot but the sailing has been terrific. We wer
dimensions of turnbuckles lowersa on Zephyr budrosco at 9:44am 07.05.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/2539 I have been building a 1/24 scale model of my old Zephyr, Orca. Now that it is almost complete, the
Classic Regatta in Marblehead rjoconnell at 6:42am 06.02.11 Alden General Chat 0/2341 The Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead is hosting the CORINTHIAN CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA on August 13
Alden #948C Iain McAllister at 2:18am 05.15.11 Alden General Chat 0/3253 Have you ever found yourself day-dreaming at the wheel of the 55ft Alden yawl MARGAREE, running befo
What happened to the Caravelle SERENA for sale? Tom Young at 4:32am 05.10.11 Alden General Chat 8/5880 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 4/3566 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 2/2521 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 0/2289 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 3/3758 OK I am puzzled. I am trying to instal all new mizzen hardware and replace standing rigging myself.

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Northern Light Show - Possible jssailem at 8:53am 05.14.24 Don't feel bad Greg... There is likely still time. I have been to Fairbanks AK in search of the ligh
looking to buy a new (to me) boat JBP-PA at 8:05am 05.14.24 There are a lot of 15-ish foot sailboats that are easy to rig, maybe a half hour. There are also a
Beneteau 323 nitrogenase at 7:26am 05.14.24 1) The top one controls the bathroom light, the bottom one the shower sump pump. 2) Icebox drains do
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) john6206 at 7:08am 05.14.24 @Tally Ho On my 18 footer, a 30 mile sail is a damn good day. 100 miles seems like an endurance tes
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) john6206 at 7:06am 05.14.24 @Tally Ho The great thing about freighters is that you can see them coming a long way off.
Northern Light Show - Possible JamesG161 at 6:50am 05.14.24
Northern Light Show - Possible (1) JamesG161 at 6:28am 05.14.24 have never seen the northern lights in my 62 years. Hope this helps
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions? jdrutten at 6:24am 05.14.24 Here is an option for you. I wouid suggest using brass or stainless inserts. 1 wouid suggest 10-24,
Hot water tank colin59 at 6:15am 05.14.24 Thanks Neall, Great pics. The tank looks great. Our thru hull is the opposite side from the tank so
Removing Paint from PVC Pipe. Project_Mayhem at 5:32am 05.14.24 Avoid sanding if possible. It will affect the finish and make it harder to keep clean
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest Captain Larry-DH at 4:03am 05.14.24 To add to the above, Wi-Fi calling works great over Starlink. We kept our phones in airplane mode a
Oday 192 outboard bracket dlochner at 3:58am 05.14.24 Steer with the tiller it is considerably easier than reaching across the transom to the motor's till
Oday 192 outboard bracket (1) Sunbird22358 at 10:06pm 05.13.24 I would not worry about the tip of the outboard dragging while sailing, it is not slowing you down a
Hot water tank (3) NealI at 9:04pm 05.13.24 Hello Colin, I own a 2000 Hunter 310 and had the exact Water Heater issue you are having on your H29
Northern Light Show - Possible Tally Ho at 8:23pm 05.13.24
Finding cabin leaks with pressure? azambella at 8:22pm 05.13.24 I have solar vents on the cabin top and my Leaf blower fit snug in the opening. I did not seal any
Insurance Windpilot at 8:03pm 05.13.24 For liability only you won't need a survey, but they'll still want to know your boating knowledge an
Winch placement Scott T-Bird at 7:11pm 05.13.24 Everything is a compromise, including the position of the winches. If the set of primaries are set
Insurance Dalliance at 7:00pm 05.13.24 I have mine insured by Chubb. The best advice is to read the policies closely and shop for quality
Northern Light Show - Possible (2) MikeHoncho at 6:55pm 05.13.24 224781

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