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Working on a complete rewire of a 1981 Catalina 30 and I'm looking for some input on how to wire in
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Hello, Below are a few questions for those Alden Challenger, current and previous, owners. Thanks!
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Hello, I am deciding about becoming the next steward of an Alden Challenger that has been with the c

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Companion way doors for a 1983
Project_Mayhem at 12:59pm 11.10.25
The basic shape is pretty easy to make. I think the most nerve racking part would be the slits in th
RudderCraft.com kick up rudder - anyone have one I can ask Qs about and maybe get pics?
rgranger at 12:36pm 11.10.25
Great you like the performance. Do you have the hydraulic kick up version? If so, may I ask for s
Raise the mast single handed How?
Project_Mayhem at 12:26pm 11.10.25
Yes can you provide more details So I used a Harbor Freight ATV winch that came with a wireless re
Dips in DC mains voltage with weird knocking noises
Ruthine at 12:13pm 11.10.25
Are you located just North of Gibraltar in Southern Spain? Just curious. All intermittent noises c
Raise the mast single handed How?
PConti2025 at 12:04pm 11.10.25
I built an electric mast raising system by mounting a wireless ATV winch to the bow support on the
How to rebed the bow pulpit on a 1987
Project_Mayhem at 11:47am 11.10.25
The first two listings on amazon are for stainless 3" when I searched for "3in inspection port". If
1984 Spindrift 15 foor
Project_Mayhem at 11:40am 11.10.25
Two ways to help determine the condition of your hubs/bearings: 1. Drive for 40 or so minutes then
How to rebed the bow pulpit on a 1987
RKenSailor at 11:34am 11.10.25
Is installing an additional inspection port an option? Not unless I can find a 3in port. 4 in look
RudderCraft.com kick up rudder - anyone have one I can ask Qs about and maybe get pics?
dLj at 11:29am 11.10.25
The function is clear in my mind too. The questions I have are not answerable from the pictures (o
How to rebed the bow pulpit on a 1987
Project_Mayhem at 11:20am 11.10.25
Is installing an additional inspection port an option?
Old 2004-era ST60 wind instrument
Scott T-Bird at 11:17am 11.10.25
I may not be understanding your entire electronic package but it sounds like you have a NMEA 2000 ba
Rebuilt Pirate Brig. short videos and a few pics
dLj at 11:09am 11.10.25
I love the looks of schooners! dj
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Project_Mayhem at 11:07am 11.10.25
I used PTO pins on my 19' trailer sailor. It definitely sped thing things up. Never had any issues,
Dips in DC mains voltage with weird knocking noises
dLj at 11:04am 11.10.25
Hi David, thank you so much for replying. We are newbies to this - just bought the boat and our fir
Raise the mast single handed How?
pgandw at 11:03am 11.10.25
On a separate note how much tensioning is required on the Starboard and port shrouds and how much t
New Owner 1976 Oday Day Sailer II
Project_Mayhem at 11:00am 11.10.25
I would devote time and learning to NOT capsize rather than how to recover from an unlikely capsize

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