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Under the winch Dave Richardson at 6:35pm 04.22.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/1401 If you are looking for a place to plug in a shore-power line, or deciding where to put your new deck
Stern deck hatch and exhaust Dave Richardson at 6:29pm 04.22.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/1433 Having so much unused space in the stern prompted me to look at installing a stern hatch. For some r
Modification for Chainplates rtyszka at 9:47am 04.20.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1321 I found in my drawings a modification to correct the issue/potential problems with chainplates on th
My plans for this summer with BlackStar rtyszka at 9:43am 04.20.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/2279 My Plan of attack is this: 1. Finish cabin top a. Large ports need replacement. (I found 2
Original Price Jimmy Small at 5:04pm 04.19.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/2012 How much did Alden Challengers cost when they were new? How did this compare to Bermuda 40's, Rhodes
In-keel water tank Anonymous at 6:56am 04.14.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 0/1416 The Le Compte North East 38 has the same sort of in-keel watertank that the Challengers have. Earli
Challenger in light air. Tom Young at 3:33am 04.14.05 Alden General Chat 2/1596 http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofej4/site ... asting.jpg
BlackStar may have to be put up For Sale rtyszka at 3:43pm 04.13.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/1784 I was informed today that my position was cut (work for Travelers and Metlife purchased us) I am
surveys and what Challengers are worth today rtyszka at 5:23am 04.10.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1290 Just wanted to see if anyone has present value information on their Challengers. What recent surv
Challenger Documentation, etc rtyszka at 5:20am 04.10.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/1374 I was going through the pile of books, logs etc that cam with BlackStar. I found some cool stuff.
Need main sail Boom rtyszka at 2:28pm 04.04.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/1687 Well, I finally got around to picking up the boom for Blackstar and it is pretty well shot. Spl
Options for fixed ports (Large Ports) rtyszka at 2:24pm 04.04.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 3/1579 Ok, I have been looking at this from every angle and am at a stand still. I want to keep the boat
Propane Locker and Black Pearl Black Pearl at 2:45pm 04.02.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 2/1400 I have pictures of the propane locker on my website: sailingBlackPearl.com. Restoration is moving ah
Brining back weathered wood Jimmy Small at 3:11pm 03.25.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 11/3105 I'm purchasing a project Challenger. It has quite a few faults (no cockpit sole, lifting glass on ca
unscheduled downtime 3/15/05 david at 8:38pm 03.15.05 Alden General Chat 0/1336 Sorry for the downtime today. The power blinked off for a few seconds about 3AM PST and that shut o
A below decks shower on an Alden Challenger? Tom Young at 10:28am 03.08.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 9/2759 I can't see a good configuration of the head to supply a shower, anyone have any ideas? I installed
Where is the best place for propane tanks on a Challenger? Tom Young at 7:34am 03.07.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 7/2120 I currently have 2 CNG bottles located in the aft end of the port cockpit locker. I like the set up
How to remove rudder? david at 2:05pm 03.05.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 5/2245 Can anyone describe the process of removing the rudder? It seems to have a large nut on a bolt that
pictures of BlackStar Portland, CT rtyszka at 6:02pm 03.04.05 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 6/2024 I uploaded the pictures I have of BlackStar on Yahoo. Let me know what you think any comments, poin
Maine sailors (or anyone interested in Maine), please help Tom Young at 1:56pm 03.04.05 Alden General Chat 2/1660 Curtis Rindlaub get his great website up and running. Curtis is the author now of the Taft Cruising

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Can't find the fresh water leak ... HOB No1 at 6:53pm 05.16.24 Thanks for the responses. And my reply: - Sea Tec/Aqua Lock fittings. No leaks from any that are v
Epoxy vs Varnish dlochner at 6:35pm 05.16.24 Epoxy is not UV stable. It must be coated with a UV protective coating, doesn't matter if it wood or
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:45pm 05.16.24 Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still n
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:19pm 05.16.24 This is a pine stern seat. I sanded it and covered it with a coat of epoxy. Then since I planned to
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:19pm 05.16.24 Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still n
Epoxy vs Varnish Plymouth Sailor at 5:18pm 05.16.24
Epoxy vs Varnish (1) jssailem at 5:16pm 05.16.24 This is a pine stern seat. I sanded it and covered it with a coat of epoxy. Then since I planned to
Epoxy vs Varnish MikeHoncho at 5:07pm 05.16.24
Epoxy vs Varnish kbgunn at 4:51pm 05.16.24 Expoy is great for sealing wood! Cured epoxy will turn yellow with UV exposure so you would still ne
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 (2) Allan12210 at 4:14pm 05.16.24 If it looks anything like mine, remove the fuel hose from the shut off valve. The aluminum block wit
23.5 outboard motor Southern Crux at 2:46pm 05.16.24 Thanks everyone for all the recommendations. I went and checked up on the status today of my current
Gooseneck Pin AndyL at 2:32pm 05.16.24 Seems like you're not the only one... Gooseneck On 1992 Hunter 33.5
Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt? AndyL at 1:53pm 05.16.24 That's a great help - and thanks for the advice about dry lube. I checked out some pictures online
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jibes138 at 1:40pm 05.16.24 Very ambitious of you. Looks good so far. I saw a guy recore around his chainplates on a caliber 3
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 jibes138 at 1:22pm 05.16.24 pick up tube for what? Sorry I just read your headline. It might be plastic, some of them have a sc
1985 O'day 28 Depth Transducer Relocation - Something Interesting jibes138 at 1:16pm 05.16.24 I used G10 sheet stock for my backing plates when I replaced my through hulls and valves with seacoc
out haul cleat isaksp00 at 12:44pm 05.16.24 On my H23 I just coiled the line with fairly small loops and let it hang, on one of the reefing rams
End of Times isaksp00 at 12:42pm 05.16.24 Will your handle become "trawlergunner"?
23.5 outboard motor Sail22Capri22 at 12:13pm 05.16.24 I have a Capri 22 with the 6HP Tohatsu 20". The motor has been great and plenty of power even when g
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump kloudie1 at 11:14am 05.16.24 Yup, exactly the same pump function.... That is the subject of my wondering.. seems like it could wo

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