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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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Hello, I am deciding about becoming the next steward of an Alden Challenger that has been with the
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For mast crutch h260, easy to use from Lowes 1 1/4 x 72 inch galvanize pipe and t-head joints. $70.
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I thought I would post a picture of what we use to step our mast. It works so slick. Michelle cranks
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Hi all, I'm having a little trouble with my yanmar 3gmf and am hoping someone here may be able to h
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Replacing my Mac 22 keel cable, I'm using cable clamps, anyone know how to tell it's tight enough? I
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I have a Yanmar 3HM, and the tachometer reads off the flywheel. The manual says about 700-900 rpm. I
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A quick note : Everything You Need to Know About Yanmar Sailboat Diesel Engines
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Hello, I have a Hood Seafurl 810 LD that is jammed. It will not furl and unfurl. Read the posts an

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Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital
SV Temenos at 11:31am 12.18.25
Wow thanks for sharing. This looks like a really fun project. I need to unbury myself so I can sta
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kloudie1 at 11:20am 12.18.25
The keel hardware on the H-34 is really stout; I've not heard of problems. The attachment to the hul
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BigEasy at 11:09am 12.18.25
As you are aware, we have had some nasty weather along the Gulf Coast with cold fronts moving thru e
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BigEasy at 11:02am 12.18.25
Tewilso, I am familiar with the Beneteau 331, 343, & 393 layouts because I chartered these boats
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capta at 10:39am 12.18.25
The booms on a 44 foot boat would need to be larger since they are made of wood. The boat is a lot
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capta at 10:27am 12.18.25
The compatibility concerns I have are because I'm only repairing the 15% of the keel that was rusty
Lowering mast on a 240
Rick Webb at 10:19am 12.18.25
Good job Most of my most impressive maneuvers and victories I'd attribute more to luck than skill.
Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital
marcham at 9:44am 12.18.25
The code is mostly working, I'm trying to find exceptions that cause faults at this stage and will p
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:05am 12.18.25
There are both galvanic and stray current possibilities. OK, we're on a little more solid ground
Lowering mast on a 240
Gypsy Legend at 8:59am 12.18.25
I'm glad to hear that trick worked. It sounds like you got it hooked faster than I did! More luck
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Gypsy Legend at 8:56am 12.18.25
I was leaving the marina, just got through the entrance to the outer harbour when the Parsun 6hp die
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Captain Larry-DH at 8:49am 12.18.25
snip I do have the keel completely off but I am not redoing the entire keel cause most of its in go
Lowering mast on a 240
Project_Mayhem at 8:48am 12.18.25
I'm glad to hear that trick worked. It sounds like you got it hooked faster than I did!
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Project_Mayhem at 8:47am 12.18.25
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Lowering mast on a 240
Gypsy Legend at 7:46am 12.18.25
I'm not sure how your main is routed in the mast so I can't directly answer your question. However,
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush
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:facepalm: This is NOT internut ranting. Search the subject. There are both galvanic and stray curr
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john2 at 4:24am 12.18.25
we had no gauges from factory. placed a wema gauge/sender in the watertank. with an extra push but
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