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Irene Iain McAllister at 10:15am 08.28.11 Alden General Chat 2/3819 Hope everyone is faring alright?
TARNA is for sale. Tom Young at 4:29am 08.19.11 Alden General Chat 9/6620 I've seen this Challenger down east. It was built with a straight coach roof. I just stumbled on the
cruising Jon at 3:52pm 08.11.11 Alden General Chat 0/2723 So we're off either Sunday or Monday for about 7-10 days headed down east from Southport (a suburb o
minor forum changes may impact performance david at 5:30am 07.30.11 Alden General Chat 1/2180 SUMMARY: I've made some changes, please let me know if the board becomes slower or if anything seem
"the bird" (1) Jon at 2:00pm 07.27.11 Alden General Chat 1/2071 This came with the boat when we bought her- she was named TARNA which is tern in Swedish
Quiet year here and on the coast of Maine. (1) Tom Young at 1:44pm 07.26.11 Alden General Chat 3/3055 We've been out quite a bit if close to home. It's been hot but the sailing has been terrific. We wer
dimensions of turnbuckles lowersa on Zephyr budrosco at 9:44am 07.05.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/2567 I have been building a 1/24 scale model of my old Zephyr, Orca. Now that it is almost complete, the
Classic Regatta in Marblehead rjoconnell at 6:42am 06.02.11 Alden General Chat 0/2362 The Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead is hosting the CORINTHIAN CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA on August 13
Alden #948C Iain McAllister at 2:18am 05.15.11 Alden General Chat 0/3297 Have you ever found yourself day-dreaming at the wheel of the 55ft Alden yawl MARGAREE, running befo
What happened to the Caravelle SERENA for sale? Tom Young at 4:32am 05.10.11 Alden General Chat 8/5934 She was listed with Morris Yachts and I notice the listing is gone, but not SOLD. Beautiful boat I'v
Champlain canal Jon at 1:09pm 04.23.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 4/3648 We're seriously looking at a cruise up the Hudson in Muskrat to Lake Champlain and then maybe the Gr
Up-dating the Alden Designs Web Site SKraft at 1:24pm 04.07.11 Alden General Chat 2/2552 I received an e-mail from Niels Helleberg who is re-launching the Alden Designs web site http://www.
CINDER has sold on Ebay. Tom Young at 2:29pm 03.28.11 Alden General Chat 0/2306 I wonder if the new owner will stop in? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Alden-Ch ... 20b801434a
mizzen rigging : 3 stays or 4 each side? HudsonChallenger at 11:19am 03.10.11 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 3/3816 OK I am puzzled. I am trying to instal all new mizzen hardware and replace standing rigging myself.
Which came first, the Jaguar XKE, or the Challaneger? (2) Tom Young at 3:11am 03.09.11 Alden General Chat 1/2213 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 1/2281 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 4/3621 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 10/4964 Greetings, As part of refit, I am planning a wooden deck box for propane tank, behind cockpit. My b

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So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project shemandr at 5:08pm 06.11.24 Looks good! How did you restore the deck nonskid?
rigging tension colin59 at 4:58pm 06.11.24 thanks , have those manuals but no info on rigging using a lo ose guage. The guage itself has the te
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project Tally Ho at 4:57pm 06.11.24 Great photos, and that bow section looks great! On the photo with the aluminum plate, I assume that
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) rgranger at 4:25pm 06.11.24 De nada
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) ChrisVR1994 at 4:24pm 06.11.24
Group 24 starter battery dlochner at 3:52pm 06.11.24 Next time you get to Seattle stop at Dyno Batteries 4248 23rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199 I find the p
Group 24 starter battery jssailem at 3:37pm 06.11.24 Next time you get to Seattle stop at Dyno Batteries 4248 23rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199 I find the
tidy traveller options jssailem at 3:26pm 06.11.24 the Spinlock PXR cam cleats These as @Ward H says, are an elegant solution to your problem. :plus:
Failed Traveler Part jssailem at 3:21pm 06.11.24 That looks like a great fix.
West Wight Potter - Batten Lenght shemandr at 2:50pm 06.11.24 For a lot of designs the mainsail barely clears the backstay. Obviously battens that stick out woul
West Wight Potter - Batten Lenght Bob R. at 2:27pm 06.11.24 No! My main sail battens did not get pushed all the way into themes slide pockets this year and the
Failed Traveler Part rgranger at 2:13pm 06.11.24 That fix looks legit:clap:
Bilge maintenance rgranger at 2:09pm 06.11.24 From here , I'd say you were in fine shape . That's one dry dusty bilge . Minimal corrosion on the
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners rgranger at 2:03pm 06.11.24 There is a lot of experience here but we would need good pics to really help. @Crazy Dave Condon w
Failed Traveler Part dlochner at 1:44pm 06.11.24 Thanks to everyone for the insightful advice and suggestions. Yesterday I hired a professional rig
West Wight Potter - Batten Lenght Warren 22 at 1:34pm 06.11.24 I would add its a West Wight Potter 15
tidy traveller options dlochner at 1:23pm 06.11.24 Horn cleats are horrible options for cleats that might need to be undone quickly. Cam cleats without
Failed Traveler Part (1) JBS Mystic at 1:16pm 06.11.24 Thanks to everyone for the insightful advice and suggestions. Yesterday I hired a professional rigg
tidy traveller options Ward H at 1:05pm 06.11.24 Oh, I agree, those horn cleats have to go. I find the Spinlock PXR cam cleats are much easier to use
Failed Traveler Part Ward H at 1:01pm 06.11.24 Most of the sailors here on the forum are enthusiasts who do practice proper sail trim. Many sailor

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