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Tom Young at 1:33pm 01.05.15
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It was a good season. With a new loose footed full battened main, we sailed a lot! Especially light
Iain McAllister at 1:09pm 01.04.15
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Interesting Sail magazine article by Dan Spurr on our generation of moderate displacement, "classic
Greg Bover at 10:31am 11.10.14
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Having chartered ARIA out of Rockland, ME last summer I am on the lookout for a Challenger or a simi
Tom Young at 5:38am 11.05.14
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We(our boats) are famous! https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/15714446601_b5afd6c1a1_b.jpg
Iain McAllister at 2:28pm 09.25.14
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Alden Challenger 949Q, the LeComte finished yawl FRIDOLF priced to sell at Santa Cruz, CA.
stefano at 12:23pm 05.19.14
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the boat is an Alden Challenger class. design number 0949. Alden identification number 2130085C. I'm
stefano at 4:35pm 05.18.14
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Greetings all! now I'm part of your family. I'm the only lucky owner of an Alden 38 in Italy. The bo
Nathan Beck at 12:39pm 05.16.14
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Hello, I'm Nathan. I recently purchased an Alden Zephyr which had been under going a refit by the p
Iain McAllister at 6:32am 03.16.14
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Mohawk at 5:26pm 03.09.14
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Well, am back with news of repairs/replacement of virtually the whole of my 1960 Challenger cockpit
jayz at 9:06am 02.27.14
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This is truly a loss. He was a great man to work with. http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/ ...
david at 1:15pm 02.19.14
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david at 9:41am 02.05.14
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Hello everyone. This forum seems to have been a success and helpful to many. I'm happy to continue s
Iain McAllister at 7:32am 12.15.13
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See my new post at the Alden Fiberglass Boats list. (This post is simply about spreading the word a
Iain McAllister at 6:38am 12.15.13
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Iain McAllister at 4:07am 12.15.13
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Mohawk at 5:30pm 11.19.13
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Hi all I'm keen to look into the possibility of getting a right sized deck box build at the same ti
Mohawk at 4:17pm 11.12.13
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Hi all David encouraged me to introduce myself so I'll do my best! I retired at end of August this

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Could use some help!
Project_Mayhem at 6:41am 06.24.24
I would lubricated and clean the mast track (magic erasers make fast work) and make sure your halyar
B331 Bilge Pump electrical Issues
Project_Mayhem at 6:37am 06.24.24
Trace wires... The common suspect is connections. They are exposed and often the site of corrosion.
Mobile navigation app
BarryL at 6:37am 06.24.24
Hi, The main reason I use the Navionics Boating app is that I can easily transfer routes from my ph
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences?
thinwater at 5:21am 06.24.24
Thanks for honest opinion. I went ahead and ordered a Petzl TIBLOC. I know its technically an asc
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences?
Boomer2it at 5:03am 06.24.24
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134992458250?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28 Good price on ebay, definitely use a h
mast attach points
Fly4rfun at 10:19pm 06.23.24
thanks it appears from the reply's and photos, that is what they are as I have 4 set of grommets as
Looking for used bow pulpit for a 1983 CAL 35 MKII   (6)
jssailem at 10:15pm 06.23.24
225584225585225586225587225588225589Not sure what you need or deisre.This is the bow roller off my 1
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences?
BAD ORCA at 9:58pm 06.23.24
Levels of risk .... I did that once, when I left my harness and device at home. I tied a seat harn
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump)
philiefay at 9:45pm 06.23.24
I wonder if anyone has the instructions for the installation of this system? If so, could that pers
Could use some help!
tomthrasher at 7:03pm 06.23.24
Refrigerator thermostat wiring
bugsboat at 6:47pm 06.23.24
I added a computer fan, to circulate air and reduce frost build up. I also have a temperature sensor
mast attach points
dlochner at 6:23pm 06.23.24
. I cannot remember what the reason was for this arrangement (partial photo attached). On some ma
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project   (3)
SailingCal21 at 6:06pm 06.23.24
Making good progress. First coat of primer on port foredeck and excavated the starboard side. orate
mast attach points   (1)
Tally Ho at 5:47pm 06.23.24
Alternator Bracket for Universal M25XPB Final Setup
Tally Ho at 5:11pm 06.23.24
It looks beefy and easy to adjust. engine is also very clean and tidy. nice work. Greg
How to replace anchor roller on bow sprit?   (1)
brockfromwa at 5:03pm 06.23.24
It is hard to see from the photo, but if I may guess, it appears that there is a hex nut from one s
How to replace anchor roller on bow sprit?
JoeWhite at 4:43pm 06.23.24
It is hard to see from the photo, but if I may guess, it appears that there is a hex nut from one si
Noise between Mast and Boom
Ted at 3:27pm 06.23.24
If you have a boom vang, snug it up slightly to prevent the boom from moving up and down too much.
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump)
Davidasailor26 at 3:19pm 06.23.24
I will opt for installing the 6 inch hatch as this is likely a reoccuring issue if there is any sla
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump)
philiefay at 3:13pm 06.23.24
Thanks David. The sheaves are attached the same way as yours. As far as I can tell. there is no way

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