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john fowler at 6:17pm 07.19.12
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HI EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN INTERESTED IN THE OUTCOME OF THE ALDEN THAT WAS VIOLATED BY THE GREEDY META
Philip Dann at 10:49am 07.06.12
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Could anybody post pictures of their wheel to pulley steering arrangement? I believe my pedestal is
Jon Smith at 2:13pm 06.18.12
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Do you tyhink it's too late? At the very least we should all keep in touch. I know Christmas, Tarna
jon hansen at 7:43pm 05.30.12
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i am coming up on my 39th season withthis boat. i will get aeolus in in a couble of weeks. i can't
Tom Young at 3:47am 05.27.12
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Certainly for sailors in Northern latitudes, that's true. An old Alden Challenger almost ready for a
rjoconnell at 4:49am 05.19.12
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When we reglassed the cabin top the chimney for the cabin stove got damaged when it was removed, and
Philip Dann at 11:19am 05.18.12
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Has anybody removed the chrome tube which passes through the saloon table from the bronze casting th
Gregg Marston at 4:49am 05.14.12
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Hi folks: I have weeping at the seam of the lead ballast on the forward part of the keel. There is e
bartc3 at 11:12am 05.09.12
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The lines drawing for the Challenger was done by RMW but Niels Helleberg does not know who that is.
david at 5:08am 04.28.12
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Greetings everyone, I'm posting this on behalf of our new user, John Fowler. John informs me that he
Philip Dann at 10:17am 04.05.12
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Has Anybody replaced the mechanical fuel level gauge fitted in the starboard tank top,if so with wha
Tom Young at 1:55pm 03.07.12
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I've been putting this off. Now that I plan to build a new joint at the cabin to deck, I have to add
stevens at 10:32am 03.05.12
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I am installing foot blocks on my Zephyr because of the upward strain created by the main winch on m
Tom Young at 1:33pm 02.10.12
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I've pulled off the trim at this joint. Despite rebedding it just a couple seasons ago, water was ge
bartc3 at 5:34am 02.06.12
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I know that chain plates are not a new topic, but I don't find any reference to chain plate failure.
Philip Dann at 6:35pm 02.02.12
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Having now removed the fuel tank tops and cleaned up all the threads and the fuel varnish from the b
Jon Smith at 5:05am 01.29.12
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I think water intrusion under the varnish is something one deals with on a regular basis. This Fall
Philip Dann at 8:54am 01.28.12
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After a lot of work getting the 200 odd nuts off by unscrewing them or splitting them with a nut spl
Tom Young at 2:49pm 11.18.11
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The website is owned by Maine Boats, Harbors and Homes magazine. They're trying to grow the website
bartc3 at 2:36pm 11.06.11
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Does anyone know what the small tank abaft the fuel tank is? It has two small hoses coming out of th

Recent Replies

1991 P42 Airmar Part/Serial Number
Terry Cox at 7:01am 05.18.24
i rely on GPS speed on my Ray screen- Ditto here. However, I prefer to keep our systems in working
What are these treasures?
dLj at 7:00am 05.18.24
no indent or hole the little copper piece on the head end. It is hollow, but the end is solid. Gr
3YM39AE cost
rgranger at 6:07am 05.18.24
3YM39AE cost
Tally Ho at 6:06am 05.18.24
What are these treasures?
Tally Ho at 5:54am 05.18.24
The SS piece looks like it could be used to pin something in place, with the curved opening to slip
What are these treasures?
Tally Ho at 5:52am 05.18.24
What are these treasures?
Tally Ho at 5:49am 05.18.24
Does the copper piece have an indent on the end opposite the head, or is it hollow? dj no indent
Prop Shaft runout
jibes138 at 5:35am 05.18.24
!/4 inch of bend is absolutely unacceptable. It will tear up the cutlass bearing and likely cause a
Another Seahood removal (1985 H31)
shemandr at 5:14am 05.18.24
What? No birds?
Expected life of a fuel line hose?
jibes138 at 5:12am 05.18.24
10 years is the recommended replacement interval for fuel hoses. Usually if they leak you will know
Beneteau 285 Keel Nuts
AldernyRace at 5:07am 05.18.24
Much appreciated
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28
Davidasailor26 at 4:58am 05.18.24
it will accumulate gunk over the years and eventually kill your motor Or it will accumulate gunk m
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28
jibes138 at 4:45am 05.18.24
If your electric fuel pump is the next item in your fuel system after the tank, be aware there is al
What are these treasures?
twodzusfittings at 4:17am 05.18.24
Fire Extinguisher pull pin.
3YM39AE cost
kappykaplan at 4:03am 05.18.24
That seems to be a curiously low price. I agree.
3YM39AE cost
dlochner at 4:03am 05.18.24
This company says $4150. Yanmar 3YM30AE 29 HP Diesel Marine Inboard (focusmarineoutboard.com) Tha
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest
marcham at 3:59am 05.18.24
There is very little cell service in BC waters once North of campbell river. When you're within 5km
What are these treasures?
PaulK at 3:56am 05.18.24
The SS piece looks like it could be used to pin something in place, with the curved opening to slip
3YM39AE cost
kappykaplan at 3:52am 05.18.24
This company says $4150. Yanmar 3YM30AE 29 HP Diesel Marine Inboard (focusmarineoutboard.com)
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5
marcham at 3:02am 05.18.24
Can you take a picture of the engine id plate located on top ? Is it a 3jh2 ?

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