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Some warm Challenger photos. Tom Young at 6:33am 02.06.07 Alden General Chat 1/1045 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 2/1131 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 0/1640 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 80/76322 "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 9/1807 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 0/1510 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 1/1141
Last sail, the late October gale. Tom Young at 3:27pm 11.06.06 Alden General Chat 0/1442 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 1/1391 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 8/2009 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 1/1094 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 0/1436 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 0/1398 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 1/1078 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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Porta pottie leaks when flush valve is open Project_Mayhem at 5:12pm 05.20.24 Brand? model name/# ? With that info you should be able to find the manual for it online. --Peggi
Hunter 356 seahood advice wanted karellen at 4:27pm 05.20.24 I think mine just slides all the way out. Does yours have a stopper on it?
H49/50 Boom Preventer Rigging (1) jssailem at 4:14pm 05.20.24 I hear you... This image is rough but it nails the important parts. y are imagining moderate conditi
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) Tally Ho at 4:05pm 05.20.24 @Tally Ho , Ring me up Greg if you decide to come out this way. I am in Elk Rapids, East Bay Righ
How to keep open sika flax? jibes138 at 3:55pm 05.20.24 I used some 795 to keep the little metal plug in the end of my Super Stroke putter grip from unscrew
Tinting windows: before or after sealing inside gasket? Not Too Shabby at 3:53pm 05.20.24
Catalina 27 outboard hp question jibes138 at 3:42pm 05.20.24 I had a Catalina 25 with a 9.8 and it was overpowered. I changed it to an 8 and that was fine. 9.8 s
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jibes138 at 3:35pm 05.20.24
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

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