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Alden Challenger "Kittiwake" Now in Virginia Jimmy Small at 7:18pm 04.02.07 Alden General Chat 1/994 Well, finally my Alden Challenger "Kittiwake" has arrived in Virginia. I hope to begin working on he
I was at Rumery's the other day and this is what I found. Whit at 7:06am 03.16.07 Alden General Chat 5/1434 http://home.comcast.net/~p.whittier/rummerys.JPG That is Black Pearl in the foreground.
Challenger info. Doug at 10:57am 03.14.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 4/1664 Hi folks, I'm new to this forum so first, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Doug and I liv
Limber holes Dave Richardson at 10:32pm 03.13.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1188
Wikipedia Alden Challenger page Jimmy Small at 7:10pm 02.12.07 Alden General Chat 5/4590 I have started a rather lame Alden Challenger Wikipedia page. Please edit the page with more informa
Some warm Challenger photos. Tom Young at 6:33am 02.06.07 Alden General Chat 1/1043 It's especially cold on the coast of Maine these days. One of the most beautiful and mysterious
Site changes david at 12:32pm 02.02.07 Alden General Chat 1/1222 Based on member feedback, I've opened up the site to a wider but closely related audience (see the n
"Alden Fiberglass Boats" For Sale at Jan 25, 2011 Iain McAllister at 3:07pm 01.29.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/2968 A listing of Alden Challenger, Alden Zephyr, Alden Mistral and Alden Caravelle yachts for sale wh
Spreaders southport at 5:25am 01.27.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/1128 We're at coat 5 on the spreaders and have read that you then continue varnishing the bottom and side
User accounts with no posts david at 6:04pm 01.16.07 Alden General Chat 0/1637 I plan to delete most of the user accounts with no posts. Most of them were created by "spambots" t
I've posted a search for owners on.... Tom Young at 5:53am 01.16.07 Alden General Chat 0/1766 this sailing website I frequent. It's often clogged with mindless babble but there are alot of sailo
"Alden Fiberglass Boats" List Iain McAllister at 3:40pm 12.19.06 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 80/76274 "ALDEN FIBERGLASS BOATS" LIST - YACHTS BUILT TO THE EARLY DESIGN FAMILY *** BEST READ USING A COMP*
Moderating Iain McAllister at 2:11pm 12.19.06 Alden General Chat 9/1801 Do we need some moderating? There are a couple of spam posts up just now - one of which is 10 days o
Bow Reinforement details Dan Cassidy at 4:17pm 12.17.06 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/1507 We were the boat with the bow issued mentioned in an earlier communication. We have owned our Cha
Challenger Trans-Atlantic Dan Cassidy at 1:06pm 12.17.06 Alden General Chat 2/1482 Just found this website. Enjoyed reading the tech info and various reports. We will continue to fo
Holding tank vent southport at 12:52pm 12.05.06 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/1151 Where does everyone's vent go from their holding tank? Advice I have so far leans towards a short ru
Alden Designs Web Site Iain McAllister at 1:06pm 12.02.06 Alden General Chat 1/1140
Last sail, the late October gale. Tom Young at 3:27pm 11.06.06 Alden General Chat 0/1441 I spent 3 days dodging the Halloween gale in Gilkey Harbor off Islesboro in Penobscot Bay. It was a
Bridgedeck David B at 6:53am 11.05.06 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1388 Since the bridgedeck I am replacing is missing, can someone tell me how your sill at the forward edg
fuel tank construction? terabika at 5:36am 11.05.06 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 8/2003 I have the floor up on Tia Maria and the fuel tank "lids" are steel plate with maany bolts round t

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Lewmar autopilot drive/clutch SVFreedom at 6:01am 05.17.24 I was able to purchase a replacement drive/ clutch from Lewmar!!!! Part number 89300203. It looks q
Hunter Legend 33 - 2005 - Cruising Chute / Asymmetrical Spinnaker Size jssailem at 5:53am 05.17.24
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery? Tally Ho at 5:42am 05.17.24 How old are the batteries? I find it hard to believe that 2 weeks off power, well-charged and heal
1980 C&C 40-2 Access to space under helm smo10018 at 5:38am 05.17.24 We have a 1983 40-2 AC and agree access to that area from the lazerette locker is terrible! Our boa
23.5 outboard motor Crazy Dave Condon at 4:49am 05.17.24 @Southern Crux Do keep us informed and thank you for responding
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 dlochner at 4:48am 05.17.24 Anyone know what the pick up tube would be made of then ( copper?). Has anyone removed theirs? How?
Cover for Hunter 18.5 shemandr at 3:28am 05.17.24 It looks like a cover that is made to go over the jib while it is hanked onto the forestay.
1991 P42 Airmar Part/Serial Number (1) eianm at 10:38pm 05.16.24 sorry its taken me so long- but finally got there today;
Can't find the fresh water leak ... twalker H260 at 8:46pm 05.16.24 Check the lines between the tanks and the pump. If the pump is sucking air it will continue to run,
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt? AndyL at 8:36pm 05.16.24 OK. That sounds good. Thanks again.
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt? quadrille38 at 7:21pm 05.16.24 That's a great help - and thanks for the advice about dry lube. I checked out some pictures online
Can't find the fresh water leak ... HOB No1 at 6:53pm 05.16.24 Thanks for the responses. And my reply: - Sea Tec/Aqua Lock fittings. No leaks from any that are v
Epoxy vs Varnish dlochner at 6:35pm 05.16.24 Epoxy is not UV stable. It must be coated with a UV protective coating, doesn't matter if it wood or
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:45pm 05.16.24 Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still n
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:19pm 05.16.24 This is a pine stern seat. I sanded it and covered it with a coat of epoxy. Then since I planned to
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:19pm 05.16.24 Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still n
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:18pm 05.16.24
Epoxy vs Varnish (1) jssailem at 5:16pm 05.16.24 This is a pine stern seat. I sanded it and covered it with a coat of epoxy. Then since I planned to
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Epoxy vs Varnish kbgunn at 4:51pm 05.16.24 Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still ne

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