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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 80/76233 "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 0/1506 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 1/1384 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 8/2000 I have the floor up on Tia Maria and the fuel tank "lids" are steel plate with maany bolts round t
fuel tank construction? terabika at 5:36am 11.05.06 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1092 I have the floor up on Tia Maria and the fuel tank "lids" are steel plate with maany bolts round t
Our Challenger CHRISTMAS seemed fast this year. Tom Young at 4:45am 10.22.06 Alden General Chat 0/1435 We must be getting the hang of it. http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofej4/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilder
The season is winding down on the coast of Maine. Tom Young at 4:22am 10.22.06 Alden General Chat 0/1397 October has been a delight as usual. http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofej4/sitebuildercontent/sitebuild
looking for challenger mackaym at 4:25am 10.21.06 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1077 I am interested in purchasing a Challenger. I have time to work on some restoration work and repairs
test david at 4:04pm 10.12.06 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/1313 test

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Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery? jssailem at 8:07am 05.16.24 I examined the manual.. Of course this is just one manual. It may not be for the equipment you are u
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery? JamesG161 at 8:05am 05.16.24 when I disconnect the house battery On my unit you have about 15 minutes to change Battery or it w
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery? JamesG161 at 7:52am 05.16.24 I do not have the Balmer in my charging circuit. I recently upgraded to the newest Xantrex. https:
End of Times jssailem at 7:39am 05.16.24 Been a pleasure sharing tales Dennis. Even at 3 ft draft always good to mind the shoals. Fair Winds
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump JamesG161 at 7:39am 05.16.24 You need 120VAC to run your AC. On my boat there is a Circuit Board that needs the Water Pump ON to
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery? duck21 at 7:31am 05.16.24 Hi Jim, The .5amp draw (so -.5amp on my Balmer) is there when the AC power is disconnected -- so it
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jssailem at 7:10am 05.16.24 just where the holes are, :plus: That's the spirit. :thumbup: Waste not want not. :biggrin:
out haul cleat (3) jssailem at 7:07am 05.16.24 Several options are availabe to the sailor. If this is what "locking stopper cleat" means: ul. It
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery? JamesG161 at 7:06am 05.16.24 My Xantrex does this. 1) Set as default "Invert off" 2) Control the Battery Charge, which is progra
Removing caulk.... (1) dLj at 6:49am 05.16.24 A tool shaped like this is what is what I had in mind. Typically wood working chisels do not have th
End of Times Terry Cox at 4:37am 05.16.24 Dennis!? Please don't abandon us for a stink potter. Well, anyway, good luck with your new boat. Gla
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump Terry Cox at 4:28am 05.16.24 Your Comments?? Good morning, Claude. No refrigeration expert here, but just wondering, would it r
Removing caulk.... rgranger at 3:58am 05.16.24 How hard would it be to remove the toe rail?
23.5 outboard motor Crazy Dave Condon at 3:01am 05.16.24 @rgranger well said but if you go gas, please use ethanol free gas as ethanol can clog the jets in
Can't find the fresh water leak ... Crazy Dave Condon at 2:49am 05.16.24 Much was written on the Hunter 36 by Jim Seaman and his boat was called JAVA. Not sure if that topi
Bilge Pump in Keel? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:39am 05.16.24 Assuming you are talking about the Precision 18, manufacturing by Precision has ceased but parts are
Time to sell the Schock 23.2 Crazy Dave Condon at 2:27am 05.16.24 As a former sailboat dealer, you have been given some good advice. Look into donating the boat to
looking to buy a new (to me) boat Crazy Dave Condon at 2:22am 05.16.24 As a sailboat dealer now retired, look at the Precision 15. I only sold one Catalina 14.2 Expo lo
12v breaker panel wiring question BAD ORCA at 11:33pm 05.15.24 john , since the "dc neg" and "grounding buss" as labeled on the panel bars are isolated, i will ju
Removing caulk.... NYSail at 10:23pm 05.15.24 Can you run a razor blade down each side? I've found that helps often. I've taken a scalpel and cut

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