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jayz at 1:03pm 10.19.11
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Hello All, We just had the opportunity to race BANJO GIRL down the coast in our annual 150nM sail
Tom Young at 10:27am 10.15.11
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Hopefully it's just coincidence. This report of a 38' yawl going down in Barnegat Inlet is disturbin
Tom Young at 9:31am 10.04.11
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A friend of mine is headed down south and got a shot of Joe in his newly launched boat, and he's sai
HudsonChallenger at 5:49am 09.11.11
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The Ode to Joy went into the Hudson River last weeend, after over a decade on jackstands and then a
Iain McAllister at 10:15am 08.28.11
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Hope everyone is faring alright?
Tom Young at 4:29am 08.19.11
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I've seen this Challenger down east. It was built with a straight coach roof. I just stumbled on the
Jon at 3:52pm 08.11.11
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So we're off either Sunday or Monday for about 7-10 days headed down east from Southport (a suburb o
david at 5:30am 07.30.11
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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
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This came with the boat when we bought her- she was named TARNA which is tern in Swedish
Tom Young at 1:44pm 07.26.11
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We've been out quite a bit if close to home. It's been hot but the sailing has been terrific. We wer
budrosco at 9:44am 07.05.11
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I have been building a 1/24 scale model of my old Zephyr, Orca. Now that it is almost complete, the
rjoconnell at 6:42am 06.02.11
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The Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead is hosting the CORINTHIAN CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA on August 13
Iain McAllister at 2:18am 05.15.11
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Have you ever found yourself day-dreaming at the wheel of the 55ft Alden yawl MARGAREE, running befo
Tom Young at 4:32am 05.10.11
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She was listed with Morris Yachts and I notice the listing is gone, but not SOLD. Beautiful boat I'v
Jon at 1:09pm 04.23.11
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We're seriously looking at a cruise up the Hudson in Muskrat to Lake Champlain and then maybe the Gr
SKraft at 1:24pm 04.07.11
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I received an e-mail from Niels Helleberg who is re-launching the Alden Designs web site http://www.
Tom Young at 2:29pm 03.28.11
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I wonder if the new owner will stop in? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alden-Ch ... 20b801434a
HudsonChallenger at 11:19am 03.10.11
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OK I am puzzled. I am trying to instal all new mizzen hardware and replace standing rigging myself.
Tom Young at 3:11am 03.09.11
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The Challenger by a year but when did the window style of each come on the design scene? I was think
Whit at 3:31am 02.20.11
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Currently I am working in the forward cabin in an effort to stem a persistent leak. The deck just fo

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dmax at 7:40am 05.13.24
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Eco Flow Wave 2 Airconditioner Thoughts/Reviews   (1)
JBP-PA at 7:40am 05.13.24
I'd like to try one of these Zero Breeze units in my small boat, 2300 BTU. eap knock offs as well.
Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it
Project_Mayhem at 7:37am 05.13.24
Use a halyard knot. Clean and lube your track at the end of every season. Magic Erasers make quick w
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Project_Mayhem at 7:34am 05.13.24
I've repaired chipped trim before. The hardest part is masking off the window before painting
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Project_Mayhem at 7:32am 05.13.24
Mineral spirit will completely dissolve Bed-it. I used to throw away and replace any fasteners for
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
Project_Mayhem at 7:28am 05.13.24
Here's a few random tips: I soaked my bolts in acetone and I totally agree that using solvents is a
Winch placement
Guystapo at 7:28am 05.13.24
I have a different boat, so I cannot comment on mounting specifics, but on Tally Ho, my primaries
Refrigerator/Solar   (1)
william24424 at 7:28am 05.13.24
This cooler fridge/freezer 12v unit will run off a Jackery 500 & a 100 watt solar panel. I had this
Winch placement
Guystapo at 7:27am 05.13.24
Locating additional winches is often a good step in making the boat easier to manage. You might al
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Hayden Watson at 7:25am 05.13.24
I've put butyl around a leaking fitting from the outside as a temporary measure. ...Wait a second,
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Project_Mayhem at 7:13am 05.13.24
You could squirt some Gorilla hot glue around the base of the hardware. Should last through the sa
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 7:12am 05.13.24
Maybe you didn't set it finely enough. Now it looks like it was the final setting. :biggrin: -Wi
Water in Bilge of Oday 23
Project_Mayhem at 7:11am 05.13.24
Friday was partly cloudy, 10-12 mph of steady wind. I was having a great day until dark clouds gath
12v breaker panel wiring question
domer94 at 6:58am 05.13.24
dave, yes i just did the modification due to i will be adding electronics and lights etc etc.... th
Its funny Friday!
Captain Larry-DH at 6:44am 05.13.24
That oven is just one day out of warranty.
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
SailingCal21 at 5:59am 05.13.24
Definitely continue to post pictures. I have the same boat, but hope to not have to take on this p
Its funny Friday!   (1)
leo310 at 5:55am 05.13.24
224774 I finely set the timer for the oven
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions?
jdrutten at 5:54am 05.13.24
Any update on this? I just found a similar problem on my 306. I'd love to use butyl sealant so that

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