Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Varnish vs Cetol 1965mistral at 6:48am 03.22.13 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/2202 I have recently purchased the Mistral 981E. We are begining a refurbushment. Over the past 10 or 20
Yacht Brokers for recent Challenger sales stevens at 8:32am 03.06.13 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/2700 Does anyone know the broker who sold Black Pearl in 2009? I would like to let them know that my Alde
Alden Zephyr "Foolish Things" available stevens at 1:25pm 03.05.13 Alden General Chat 3/3309 Fellow Alden owners, I my Alden Zephyr yawl is for sale, and appears on the Yachtworld website. i
Mistral Chainplates sarnason at 8:43am 03.04.13 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/2247 I'm in the process of buying a Mistral. It has the chainplate backing plate malaise discussed at len
Favorite sunset in 2012 Tom Young at 5:08am 01.03.13 Alden General Chat 0/2162 We spent the night on a mooring at the Woodenboat School on the Eggemoggin Reach. Stunning sunset th
A fine season for sailing, so far. Tom Young at 4:40am 09.29.12 Alden General Chat 3/2486 We stayed on the coast of Maine this year, visited old favorites and explored new ones. http://farm9
Alden coming back from the deep john fowler at 6:17pm 07.19.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/3227 HI EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN INTERESTED IN THE OUTCOME OF THE ALDEN THAT WAS VIOLATED BY THE GREEDY META
Steering Pulley Arrangement Philip Dann at 10:49am 07.06.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/2550 Could anybody post pictures of their wheel to pulley steering arrangement? I believe my pedestal is
NE harbor rendezvous? Jon Smith at 2:13pm 06.18.12 Alden General Chat 1/2551 Do you tyhink it's too late? At the very least we should all keep in touch. I know Christmas, Tarna
sailing aeolus - 1966 caravelle yawl jon hansen at 7:43pm 05.30.12 Alden General Chat 382/90756 i am coming up on my 39th season withthis boat. i will get aeolus in in a couble of weeks. i can't
Hope springs eternal... Tom Young at 3:47am 05.27.12 Alden General Chat 1/3336 Certainly for sailors in Northern latitudes, that's true. An old Alden Challenger almost ready for a
Cabin stove chimney rjoconnell at 4:49am 05.19.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/2440 When we reglassed the cabin top the chimney for the cabin stove got damaged when it was removed, and
Releasing Chrome Centreboard Tube. Philip Dann at 11:19am 05.18.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/2608 Has anybody removed the chrome tube which passes through the saloon table from the bronze casting th
Lead Ballast - Alden Mistral - 981G Gregg Marston at 4:49am 05.14.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/3915 Hi folks: I have weeping at the seam of the lead ballast on the forward part of the keel. There is e
Who Drew the Challenger Lines bartc3 at 11:12am 05.09.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/2344 The lines drawing for the Challenger was done by RMW but Niels Helleberg does not know who that is.
Posting on behalf of new user John Fowler david at 5:08am 04.28.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/2543 Greetings everyone, I'm posting this on behalf of our new user, John Fowler. John informs me that he
Fuel Tank Level gauge or sender Philip Dann at 10:17am 04.05.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/2066 Has Anybody replaced the mechanical fuel level gauge fitted in the starboard tank top,if so with wha
Cockpit coaming to cabin joint repair. (2) Tom Young at 1:55pm 03.07.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 9/10580 I've been putting this off. Now that I plan to build a new joint at the cabin to deck, I have to add
In market for 1961 blocks and Winch handles stevens at 10:32am 03.05.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/2328 I am installing foot blocks on my Zephyr because of the upward strain created by the main winch on m
The trunk cabin to deck joint. (1) Tom Young at 1:33pm 02.10.12 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/6810 I've pulled off the trim at this joint. Despite rebedding it just a couple seasons ago, water was ge

Recent Replies

Raymarine wind instrument wiring Scott T-Bird at 9:57am 05.19.24 Hello everyone I am currently installing a wind instrument on top of my mast, all is done on the ma
P42 head system solenoid BBC16385 at 9:09am 05.19.24 I have tried to take the solenoid temporarily of service by putting tape over the air intake. Pump s
P42 head system solenoid Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:09am 05.19.24 Jabsco solenoids have a fairly short lifespan. If cleaning it doesn't help, replacement is the only
P42 head system solenoid BBC16385 at 8:22am 05.19.24 My forward solenoid has failed on my P42. Mbaker, what was the solution on your issue?
Connecting H23 bilges? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:01am 05.19.24 One other thing. Till the trailer tongue upward some so water flows backward and off
Catalina 22 Running rigging - need a diagram! (1) Gene Neill at 7:24am 05.19.24 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLjms5de6ZGDN-TZA8MzLIzC-IWrEglVsEw-wp0J
Merit 22 owners emh56 at 7:19am 05.19.24 Thanks that makes sense
Merit 22 owners dLj at 7:13am 05.19.24 The tension is boat independent. It depends upon the diameter of the rigging being used. It's a func
Connecting H23 bilges? isaksp00 at 6:49am 05.19.24 Can't get to boat, which is still wrapped on trailer, but basically the weep holes are just small, s
Fabric search BulldogTim62 at 6:47am 05.19.24 2 St Bernards
Beneteau 323 missing mid-ship cleat for spring lines Mechone at 6:41am 05.19.24 Jun 28, 2023 Add bookmark #4 Made my own 8 years ago no issues. Fold in when not in use Attachmen
Fabric search Leeward Rail at 6:40am 05.19.24 Similar... I was hoping for an exact match to replace 1 cushion the POs St. Bernard ruined. Or the
Merit 22 owners (1) emh56 at 6:04am 05.19.24 I'm glad to see this site is still active! I was wondering if anyone knew what tension the shrouds,
3YM39AE cost garymalmgren at 5:44am 05.19.24 RE: Focus Marine. This is their post on a yanmar 4LH DTE This engine was taken as a part exchange ag
3YM39AE cost dlochner at 5:14am 05.19.24 I've never heard of any legit engine manufacturers or dealers who post prices on their websites. The
Catalina 22 Running rigging - need a diagram! Joe at 5:02am 05.19.24 https://stingysailor.com https://catalinadirect.com https://forums.sailboatowners.com/members/robk2
Can't find the fresh water leak ... Banooma at 4:21am 05.19.24 I've recently been working on a manifold leak found on my 05 H36 during spring commissioning, so my
cost of 3YM30AE kappykaplan at 3:59am 05.19.24 So you didn't like the answers we gave you yesterday in: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/3
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5 Jan_H at 6:41pm 05.18.24 An impeller puller make this job so much easier - worth the $40 - or buy an M18x1.5 oil drain plug f
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5 dlochner at 6:34pm 05.18.24 Yes it is. The reason for asking was to find out if there was a secret to removing the impeller wit

Contact
About
Terms of Use