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Potential Mistral Problems rkg19 at 5:32pm 05.27.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 6/2602 Does anyone know if the Mistrals suffer from the same endemic problems that the Challengers have?
949O "Fleana's" 18000 Miles Atlantic Circuit Iain McAllister at 2:55pm 05.23.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1444 Congratulations to Dan Cassidy, his crew and 949O "Fleana" on the completion of their 18000 mile Atl
Spring, back at it. Tangling with the cockpit. Tom Young at 4:38pm 05.13.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 3/1029 I've been putting this off too long. I was beginning to think I'd just wait to replace the cockpit b
instigating southport at 2:30pm 05.08.07 Alden General Chat 1/875 Any interest in trying to be in the neighborhood of Castine for the classic yacht race August 2nd?
Saved from the trash heap Tia Maria at 7:47am 05.05.07 Alden General Chat 6/1577 Hello, I am once again the owner of Tia Maria, I had her firs some years ago and came accross her
Window trim/beading southport at 9:43am 04.28.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 17/8859 We are almost at the point of rebedding new lexan windows/ports in the cabin trunk. We had what a
Hull speed Dave Richardson at 6:21pm 04.16.07 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/1009 Anyone know the theoretical hull speed of the Challenger?
Alden Challenger "Kittiwake" Now in Virginia Jimmy Small at 7:18pm 04.02.07 Alden General Chat 1/996 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 4/1665 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 2/1129 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 0/1767 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 80/76288 "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 9/1803 Do we need some moderating? There are a couple of spam posts up just now - one of which is 10 days o

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What are these treasures? Tally Ho at 5:49am 05.18.24 Does the copper piece have an indent on the end opposite the head, or is it hollow? dj no indent
Prop Shaft runout jibes138 at 5:35am 05.18.24 !/4 inch of bend is absolutely unacceptable. It will tear up the cutlass bearing and likely cause a
Another Seahood removal (1985 H31) shemandr at 5:14am 05.18.24 What? No birds?
Expected life of a fuel line hose? jibes138 at 5:12am 05.18.24 10 years is the recommended replacement interval for fuel hoses. Usually if they leak you will know
Beneteau 285 Keel Nuts AldernyRace at 5:07am 05.18.24 Much appreciated
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 Davidasailor26 at 4:58am 05.18.24 it will accumulate gunk over the years and eventually kill your motor Or it will accumulate gunk m
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 jibes138 at 4:45am 05.18.24 If your electric fuel pump is the next item in your fuel system after the tank, be aware there is al
What are these treasures? twodzusfittings at 4:17am 05.18.24 Fire Extinguisher pull pin.
3YM39AE cost kappykaplan at 4:03am 05.18.24 That seems to be a curiously low price. I agree.
3YM39AE cost dlochner at 4:03am 05.18.24 This company says $4150. Yanmar 3YM30AE 29 HP Diesel Marine Inboard (focusmarineoutboard.com) Tha
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest marcham at 3:59am 05.18.24 There is very little cell service in BC waters once North of campbell river. When you're within 5km
What are these treasures? PaulK at 3:56am 05.18.24 The SS piece looks like it could be used to pin something in place, with the curved opening to slip
3YM39AE cost kappykaplan at 3:52am 05.18.24 This company says $4150. Yanmar 3YM30AE 29 HP Diesel Marine Inboard (focusmarineoutboard.com)
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5 marcham at 3:02am 05.18.24 Can you take a picture of the engine id plate located on top ? Is it a 3jh2 ?
1991 P42 Airmar Part/Serial Number eianm at 11:38pm 05.17.24 I think its original- I actually dont us it- i rely on GPS speed on my Ray screen- so mine just sits
Replacing a mast step on a Princess 18 Brian and Anne on Princess 18 at 11:35pm 05.17.24 Many thanks but as suggested I think the optimum solution will be to install an appropriate tabernac
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5 Weasel at 9:46pm 05.17.24 OT6q7tVgg-4
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5 Weasel at 9:44pm 05.17.24 I think I found data on the engine. I think it is original to the boat, but has a high output altern
Epoxy vs Varnish dLj at 9:29pm 05.17.24 I like the black... dj
Yanmar Engines used on Hunter Legend 37.5 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:25pm 05.17.24 Not able to find either the 3H or the XXXX listing in an article published by Torrensen Marine. The

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