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Which came first, the Jaguar XKE, or the Challaneger? (2) Tom Young at 3:11am 03.09.11 Alden General Chat 1/2212 The Challenger by a year but when did the window style of each come on the design scene? I was think
Forward Cabin & Deck Joint Whit at 3:31am 02.20.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/2279 Currently I am working in the forward cabin in an effort to stem a persistent leak. The deck just fo
Some work in the galley,... (3) Tom Young at 6:07am 02.15.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 10/4872 I never liked the way the galley was redone when the boat was repowered in the 70's. The counter sta
We took a sail south this past summer across the Gulf, (3) Tom Young at 8:21am 01.24.11 Alden General Chat 2/2374 of Maine. With our daughter 19 and son 18, the three of us took Christmas down to Cape Cod. A reason
New Blog for Ode To Joy Refit HudsonChallenger at 8:57am 01.05.11 Alden General Chat 4/3619 Greetings Challengees I have gotten some good help from this board (and from everyone else I have s
Propane Box on aft deck HudsonChallenger at 12:05pm 11.30.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 10/4945 Greetings, As part of refit, I am planning a wooden deck box for propane tank, behind cockpit. My b
Oil change battle royale HudsonChallenger at 3:52pm 11.19.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 6/3703 I am doing basic maintenance on a diesel in my Challenger (Westerbeke/ Perkins 4-107) for first time
sealing cockpit floor HudsonChallenger at 8:15pm 11.13.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 10/5135 Greeetings! I am rebuilding a Challenger cockpit that had new floor joists cut and placed (not by me
Wheel Whit at 2:03pm 10.13.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/3035 I am trying to locate a new or used steering wheel. I would like to find one that is similar to what
Who's Challenger was moored off Onset Harbor this week? Tom Young at 1:26pm 09.15.10 Alden General Chat 1/2067 I left Christmas anchored for a few days while we took our son to Savanah Georgia to start his fresh
Recent outage and malware on site david at 6:46am 09.03.10 Alden General Chat 1/1942 Please post any comments regarding the recent outage and malware on the site under this topic. For
Rudder removal and crack repair HudsonChallenger at 1:20pm 09.01.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/2337 Has anybody taken your rudder off? My Challenger rudder has been out of the water (boat sitting in y
Who was this man from Alden we talked to? Tom Young at 3:53am 07.28.10 Alden General Chat 1/1928 We were under sail working our way through the Fox Island Thoroughfare(Penobscot Bay Maine) when he
transducer mount-be careful!!! southport at 12:19pm 07.27.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 4/3033 You cann't see it- usually but just forward of the visable lead keel is a transducer pocket- We were
Starting Alden Challenger Big Refit Project HudsonChallenger at 3:29pm 07.26.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 3/2760 Hello the room, I am the fortunate new owner of a 1961 Alden Challenger, hull 949CC, which has been
Seeking advice on fuel tanks hunkel at 5:21pm 06.23.10 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/3544 Instead of sailing I'm stuck in the yard with dirty diesel. Last season the dirty fuel was pumped o
Holy Mackeral!!!!!! southport at 3:58pm 06.14.10 Alden General Chat 0/2295 Just installed a seacock and the hole saw was just deep enough to go through! I was surprised there
Info on an Alden owned by Sperry Capt_Clyde at 6:54am 06.12.10 Alden General Chat 0/2173 I recently met a man who said he once owned an Alden Yacht that was previously owned by Paul Sperry
A new headsail this year. (2) Tom Young at 2:56am 05.31.10 Alden General Chat 0/2098 I had a 135% built by a local sailmaker for Christmas this season. So far, I'm very impressed with t
topsides color choices... jayz at 4:21pm 05.24.10 Alden General Chat 1/2149 Greetings Folks, Amongst other things Banjo Girl Caravelle 992P is going in for an awlgrip treatmen

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No longer an owner Crazy Dave Condon at 4:55am 06.08.24 @dlochner is correct however, your posts will remain
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch dlochner at 4:43am 06.08.24
No longer an owner dlochner at 4:34am 06.08.24 Don't see how to remove or delete my account. Sold my Vagabond 14 and won't be getting another boa
Another not so "Precision" sail. Doing your own mast slides? dlochner at 4:31am 06.08.24 I once had a similar issue with another sailmaker, wrong slugs installed. The original sailmaker pai
Another not so "Precision" sail. Doing your own mast slides? kappykaplan at 2:34am 06.08.24 Should I tackle this myself or can someone suggest a sailmaker for the modification? Located in the
Small Outboard Motor Stands Nichole340 at 1:17am 06.08.24 Thank you everyone. I now have great models to see, ideas to follow and start building my own stand
Propeller shaft length Hunter 376, 380 or 386 marcham at 11:42pm 06.07.24 Just did this on a Mirage 35. We had specs which were close, but the shaft ended up having to go bac
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's marcham at 11:37pm 06.07.24 It will have to come out of the water for investigation and repair.
STAINLESS PELICAN HOOK jssailem at 9:50pm 06.07.24 It was too easy to find. https://www.amazon.com/AB-Tools-Deacon-Pelican-Marine-Stainless/dp/B07K33TT
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's jssailem at 9:41pm 06.07.24
STAINLESS PELICAN HOOK BigEasy at 9:31pm 06.07.24 I need to replace a metric Pelican hook for my life line and was wondering if anyone knows where I
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's Davidasailor26 at 7:15pm 06.07.24 Bilge pumping about six times per minute. Looks like leak coming from behind stuffing box area and
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 RBilly at 7:00pm 06.07.24 Dip tube screen was clean but removed it. Used thread sealant on fitting to tank. Removed the brass
No longer an owner sbrogden at 6:56pm 06.07.24 Like anything on the internet, you probably can't really remove or delete anything, just don't come
No longer an owner (1) Calif. Ted at 6:54pm 06.07.24 Like anything on the internet, you probably can't really remove or delete anything, just don't come
Hunter 380 non-skid paint Jan_H at 6:09pm 06.07.24 Thanks everyone for the replies. I assumed it was a painted finish since after pressure washing the
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's jdrutten at 5:41pm 06.07.24 That completely sucks! t "slowed" when taking the engine out of gear, does that mean that water was
Slips in SW Florida - Port Charlotte area heritage at 5:11pm 06.07.24 I have used Charlotte Harbor boat storage in the past. It's unusual in that the canal entrance is i
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch skunther at 5:07pm 06.07.24 Finally found a solution. A different hose. Apparently the trident and the shield of a slightly smal
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's Prozac at 4:33pm 06.07.24 That helps. I think look under the boat to check what might have happened. A lot might have changed

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