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southport at 11:34am 12.07.07
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Well we're bummed- had tons of work done and ended up with all kinds of blisters above the waterline
Jimmy Small at 6:30am 12.06.07
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I found this ad on the internet. I think I have seen it for sale before. It seems to be missing its
Iain McAllister at 6:14pm 11.30.07
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Challenger review from Yachting World Annual 1961 (U.K.). The photos were probably taken at Poul Mol
Tom Young at 3:07am 11.02.07
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As many know, I changed my centerboard linkage and now use a SS cable from the screw gear to the boa
Tom Young at 6:36am 11.01.07
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With wind gust to 35 knots out of the west, I took a rolicking sail through the Fox Island and Deer
budrosco at 3:31pm 10.27.07
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I am looking for detail views of cockpit layout, or anything that will help develop full plans for a
Tom Young at 4:42am 10.23.07
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A friend sent this along having found it at an art show at Mystic Seaport. It was painted by Mark Sa
Whit at 8:27am 10.01.07
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Does your cabin fit snug with the mast? Does anyone use wedges? What does the movement do to the str
southport at 6:53am 09.13.07
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Are there any Fairclough covers out there? We're thinking of doing that and it would help Fairclough
Iain McAllister at 11:25am 09.09.07
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Challenger "Alliance" and "Malabar II", Vineyard Haven, August 2007. Can anyone help me to connect
Whit at 4:09am 09.04.07
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I have been looking at the scuppers. They seem to be intergrated into the ribs that run through the
Cuttyhunk   (1)
Tom Young at 5:29am 08.25.07
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One of our favorite spots to spend a few days. After a night on a mooring, I saw a boat leave the an
Tom Young at 1:58pm 08.23.07
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The Elders (sp?) on MOTH. They are beautiful boats. This one is quite nice and the owner does most o
lagbolt1254 at 12:41pm 08.13.07
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I am searching for a specific challenger 38 that was custom built for Jim Bernard. It was a sloop/cu
Tom Young at 7:05pm 08.09.07
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We've had a wonderful few weeks of sailing in Southern New England. On the last third of the falling
Quetzalsailor at 11:06am 08.09.07
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Were later Challengers' windows built as Hinckleyesque rectangulars in lieu of the lovely demi-ellip
Tom Young at 3:37am 07.26.07
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I've had the great pleasure to meet and talk to Iain the last few days as he readies the PEGGY BAWN
southport at 3:06pm 07.25.07
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the Challenger is not the fastest boat but this past weekend we did win the prettiest boat award at
Iain McAllister at 4:04am 07.19.07
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southport at 4:23pm 07.18.07
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Launch tommorrow- we are told we need fuzzy fenders rather than vinyl to protect the awl grip (true?

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Tally Ho at 3:26pm 05.25.24
Having just bought a house in Bonita Springs, FL (gulf side just north of Naples), I am now paying m
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JamesG161 at 3:25pm 05.25.24
I believe the ABYC is suggesting an 8" clearance to avoid setting up a siphon situation in a worst
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Rich Stidger at 3:20pm 05.25.24
@smokey73 . Here are the pictures that I have. Embossed on one side are the letters "ASD". Maybe t
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Tally Ho at 3:10pm 05.25.24
My understanding is that the stat sets the ideal water temperature for optimum fuel combustion and
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Hayden Watson at 2:39pm 05.25.24
The thermostat should be able to keep the engine at temperature at any RPM and load. It should clos
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juznip at 2:35pm 05.25.24
Will snap some pictures of access and post tomorrow.
Raw water vented loop question
dlochner at 2:16pm 05.25.24
I believe the ABYC is suggesting an 8" clearance to avoid setting up a siphon situation in a worst
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kappykaplan at 1:46pm 05.25.24
A few do not. I prefer the focus of halyards at the mast. I'll continue as long as I am able. :plu
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kappykaplan at 1:43pm 05.25.24
Knowledge and preparation can help to reduce stress and worry. :plus:
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jssailem at 1:19pm 05.25.24
At 1800-2000RPM, you are running your engine at 60%. Your engine specs say it is rated at 44HP at 30
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SailingCal21 at 1:16pm 05.25.24
Slow but sure progress. Balsa and coosa cores epoxied in place and gaps filled with thickened epoxy
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Rich Stidger at 1:15pm 05.25.24
When you check the thermostat in water, check the opening temp and the closing temp. I would cycle i
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jssailem at 1:06pm 05.25.24
I have a CAL35, not a Hunter 42. The bulkhead hid my engine. You can see the hole we made under the
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Rich Stidger at 1:04pm 05.25.24
Q. It was a synthetic unit. IDR the brand or source. The valve had a small connection for a small h
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T33 at 1:02pm 05.25.24
Good suggestions. I've heard is not good for a diesel engine to run cool. They like to run hotter. I
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dlochner at 12:38pm 05.25.24
I did in fact try to follow the hoses to a source but the white one just stops in the corner of tha
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Ralph Johnstone at 12:33pm 05.25.24
Nice write up. much.
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Ralph Johnstone at 12:28pm 05.25.24
If you've got an IR gun, try shooting around the stat housing when up to temperature to see if you
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juznip at 12:24pm 05.25.24
When I faced a similar challenge 21 months ago, a friend came over and volunteered to help. ll wor

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