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Nav Station Jimmy Small at 7:56pm 08.02.08 Alden General Chat 1/1139 Has anyone thought of putting a Nav Station where the ice box /chart table is? Sort of like a later
Cockpit Seat Hatches Bill Merrick at 10:33pm 07.13.08 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 4/2061 What is the construction of the seat hatches on the Challengers?? The hatches were all but complet
I pulled my engine out a couple weeks ago. (4) Tom Young at 4:11am 05.25.08 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/2839 Christmas had a Chrysler Nissan diesel installed in 1974 by the previous owner. After 8 years, I've
Anyone familiar with the Challenger on ebay? Tom Young at 5:15am 04.10.08 Alden General Chat 19/7176 A basketcase in Conn. Take a look. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alden-Ch ... dZViewItem
Dirty Fuel Tanks Whit at 7:59am 04.06.08 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 17/4638 Has anyone tried flushing out the fuel tanks? I know they are baffled, but I'm reluctant to undr tak
"Black Pearl", Challenger #949H Iain McAllister at 2:59am 03.28.08 Alden General Chat 1/1135 Does anyone have any news of Bill and the "Black Pearl". His excellent web site has been off air for
Some sailing photos. (3) Tom Young at 4:46am 03.26.08 Alden General Chat 0/1697 Feel free to add any here. Thanks.
Cabin top Jimmy Small at 6:24pm 03.19.08 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1033 I need to redo my cabin top. I was wondering what others had used to cover it (fiberglass, dynel ect
Boatyard fire ... lwest at 4:59am 02.16.08 Alden General Chat 5/1365 Some bad news. Serena (Challenger hull #1) is in this building at Winthrop Harbor Skipper Bud's:
Fuel Tanks Whit at 6:28am 01.29.08 Alden General Chat 4/1406 Has anyone cleaned out their fuel tanks? Are there baffles? Looks to be a messy job, but I often hav
Individual Class Index Headings? Iain McAllister at 2:07am 01.19.08 Alden General Chat 1/945
Alden Zephyr "Foolish Things" (1) stevens at 3:08pm 01.14.08 Alden General Chat 4/1544 To All especially tom and Rick, here's a picture of Foolish Things. Rick thanks for all of your help
Correct Dodgers for Alden Zephyr's. Help stevens at 2:42pm 01.10.08 Alden General Chat 4/1371 My name is Steve Robling and I bought an Alden Zephyr 3yrs ago which is about 90% restored. My wife
Pilot Berth Over-head Ceilings Bill Merrick at 7:34pm 12.15.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/3428 What did Molich and other finishers use for the ceilings over the pilot berths and V-berths on the C
Blisters southport at 11:34am 12.07.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 8/2753 Well we're bummed- had tons of work done and ended up with all kinds of blisters above the waterline
Challenger for Sale Jimmy Small at 6:30am 12.06.07 Alden General Chat 3/1356 I found this ad on the internet. I think I have seen it for sale before. It seems to be missing its
Challenger in Yachting World Annual 1961 (3) Iain McAllister at 6:14pm 11.30.07 Alden General Chat 5/1803 Challenger review from Yachting World Annual 1961 (U.K.). The photos were probably taken at Poul Mol
Fall centerboard inspection. (2) Tom Young at 3:07am 11.02.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/2636 As many know, I changed my centerboard linkage and now use a SS cable from the screw gear to the boa
One last sail, alone. (3) Tom Young at 6:36am 11.01.07 Alden General Chat 0/1638 With wind gust to 35 knots out of the west, I took a rolicking sail through the Fox Island and Deer
Info for scale model Alden Zephyr budrosco at 3:31pm 10.27.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 15/3770 I am looking for detail views of cockpit layout, or anything that will help develop full plans for a

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Anyone have winch handle pockets on their 315? (5) jssailem at 6:07pm 05.20.24 I have a plastic winch handle pocket in the cockpit. I attached it to one of the binnacle legs. The
Catalina 27 outboard hp question Project_Mayhem at 6:01pm 05.20.24 I have a 9.9 on an O'Day 25 and find it under powered. The extra thrust is very helpful for control
Mosquitoes and Other bugs jssailem at 5:59pm 05.20.24 Being a bug hater. I have had success with the DynaTrap in our yard. Your experience may vary. Here
Rodeo anchoring Terry Cox at 5:17pm 05.20.24 Do you mean like getting it unstuck from the bottom in a blow?
Porta pottie leaks when flush valve is open Project_Mayhem at 5:12pm 05.20.24 Brand? model name/# ? With that info you should be able to find the manual for it online. --Peggi
Hunter 356 seahood advice wanted karellen at 4:27pm 05.20.24 I think mine just slides all the way out. Does yours have a stopper on it?
H49/50 Boom Preventer Rigging (1) jssailem at 4:14pm 05.20.24 I hear you... This image is rough but it nails the important parts. y are imagining moderate conditi
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) Tally Ho at 4:05pm 05.20.24 @Tally Ho , Ring me up Greg if you decide to come out this way. I am in Elk Rapids, East Bay Righ
How to keep open sika flax? jibes138 at 3:55pm 05.20.24 I used some 795 to keep the little metal plug in the end of my Super Stroke putter grip from unscrew
Tinting windows: before or after sealing inside gasket? Not Too Shabby at 3:53pm 05.20.24
Catalina 27 outboard hp question jibes138 at 3:42pm 05.20.24 I had a Catalina 25 with a 9.8 and it was overpowered. I changed it to an 8 and that was fine. 9.8 s
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jibes138 at 3:35pm 05.20.24
H49/50 Boom Preventer Rigging Boiler at 3:31pm 05.20.24 Any diagrams for those of us who are graphic in nature.
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) Apex at 3:30pm 05.20.24 @Tally Ho , Ring me up Greg if you decide to come out this way. I am in Elk Rapids, East Bay
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt? AndyL at 2:31pm 05.20.24 Well, the felt went in exactly as described but it didn't make any difference to the squeaky compani
Porta pottie leaks when flush valve is open Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:17pm 05.20.24 Brand? model name/# ? With that info you should be able to find the manual for it online. --Peggie
Fresh water pump dlochner at 2:12pm 05.20.24 No accumulator tank. My pump is fine but seems to have about a 4 year life and then it slowly dies
Fresh water pump Deleted member 117556 at 2:08pm 05.20.24 Johnson makes some similar sized pumps, don't know if they are drop-ins. I've had an Aqua-King pum
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences? BAD ORCA at 2:03pm 05.20.24 I have also used a mastmate. Fairly easy to climb, but also use a safety harness. A little hard
Catalina 27 outboard hp question JoeWhite at 2:03pm 05.20.24 I had H25.5 with 9.9HP. I would think 9.8 HP is good for 27. If there is wind you would be sailing o

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