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Tom Young at 3:36am 06.16.07
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Christmas got a new coat of topsides paint. I put a red cove and boottop on (only one brush needed),
Tom Young at 2:46am 06.08.07
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Iain mentioned in an email doing some work on the stemhead of his Caravelle. My stemhead shows a bit
Quetzalsailor at 10:38am 06.05.07
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In the shared details department, I include a description of a LeComte North East 38 fireplace stack
Tom Young at 3:20am 06.05.07
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A nice big space up there due to the long overhang and spoon bow. Having a bow watertank under the f
Tom Young at 2:49pm 06.03.07
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again. Overall, I am pleased with the first coating. I used Easypoxy, a one part urethane. Our boat
southport at 3:43am 06.02.07
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Cindy ' I were running our crew boat back from Baltimore and were in Stamford for fuel, sleep. I was
rkg19 at 5:32pm 05.27.07
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Does anyone know if the Mistrals suffer from the same endemic problems that the Challengers have?
Iain McAllister at 2:55pm 05.23.07
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Congratulations to Dan Cassidy, his crew and 949O "Fleana" on the completion of their 18000 mile Atl
Tom Young at 4:38pm 05.13.07
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I've been putting this off too long. I was beginning to think I'd just wait to replace the cockpit b
southport at 2:30pm 05.08.07
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Any interest in trying to be in the neighborhood of Castine for the classic yacht race August 2nd?
Tia Maria at 7:47am 05.05.07
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Hello, I am once again the owner of Tia Maria, I had her firs some years ago and came accross her
southport at 9:43am 04.28.07
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We are almost at the point of rebedding new lexan windows/ports in the cabin trunk. We had what a
Dave Richardson at 6:21pm 04.16.07
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Anyone know the theoretical hull speed of the Challenger?
Jimmy Small at 7:18pm 04.02.07
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Well, finally my Alden Challenger "Kittiwake" has arrived in Virginia. I hope to begin working on he
Whit at 7:06am 03.16.07
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http://home.comcast.net/~p.whittier/rummerys.JPG That is Black Pearl in the foreground.
Doug at 10:57am 03.14.07
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Hi folks, I'm new to this forum so first, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Doug and I liv
Dave Richardson at 10:32pm 03.13.07
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Jimmy Small at 7:10pm 02.12.07
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I have started a rather lame Alden Challenger Wikipedia page. Please edit the page with more informa
Tom Young at 6:33am 02.06.07
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It's especially cold on the coast of Maine these days. One of the most beautiful and mysterious
david at 12:32pm 02.02.07
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Based on member feedback, I've opened up the site to a wider but closely related audience (see the n

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H49/50 Boom Preventer Rigging
Boiler at 3:31pm 05.20.24
Any diagrams for those of us who are graphic in nature.
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay)
Apex at 3:30pm 05.20.24
@Tally Ho , Ring me up Greg if you decide to come out this way. I am in Elk Rapids, East Bay
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt?
AndyL at 2:31pm 05.20.24
Well, the felt went in exactly as described but it didn't make any difference to the squeaky compani
Porta pottie leaks when flush valve is open
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:17pm 05.20.24
Brand? model name/# ? With that info you should be able to find the manual for it online. --Peggie
Fresh water pump
dlochner at 2:12pm 05.20.24
No accumulator tank. My pump is fine but seems to have about a 4 year life and then it slowly dies
Fresh water pump
Deleted member 117556 at 2:08pm 05.20.24
Johnson makes some similar sized pumps, don't know if they are drop-ins. I've had an Aqua-King pum
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences?
BAD ORCA at 2:03pm 05.20.24
I have also used a mastmate. Fairly easy to climb, but also use a safety harness. A little hard
Catalina 27 outboard hp question
JoeWhite at 2:03pm 05.20.24
I had H25.5 with 9.9HP. I would think 9.8 HP is good for 27. If there is wind you would be sailing o
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences?
Tally Ho at 1:43pm 05.20.24
I have also used a mastmate. Fairly easy to climb, but also use a safety harness. A little hard
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay)
Tally Ho at 1:25pm 05.20.24
I don't know how fast the freighters run over your way, but off-shore they are typically running in
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences?
BAD ORCA at 12:31pm 05.20.24
I used a Mast Mate--which seems to be a similar product that goes up the sail track--ladder on my p
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences?
arf145 at 12:13pm 05.20.24
I used a Mast Mate--which seems to be a similar product that goes up the sail track--ladder on my pr
Porta pottie leaks when flush valve is open
Project_Mayhem at 11:36am 05.20.24
In a heated indoor warehouse. I did some research and it appears that I need a new o-ring and that i
Porta pottie leaks when flush valve is open
twalker H260 at 10:28am 05.20.24
Where and how do you store the portapottie during the winter
Expected life of a fuel line hose?
dlochner at 10:26am 05.20.24
I got OB fuel line at an O-O-O O'Riley's in the past. There are different ratings for OB, Gas, a
Expected life of a fuel line hose?
rgranger at 10:20am 05.20.24
I got OB fuel line at an O-O-O O'Riley's in the past.
Expected life of a fuel line hose?
dlochner at 10:17am 05.20.24
It is important to use CG approved hoses. The hoses prevent permeation and are fire resistant. If a
Expected life of a fuel line hose?
Project_Mayhem at 10:08am 05.20.24
AutoZone only has "fuel injection" hoses. They don't stretch which makes them really difficult to wo

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