Challenger 32 ?

[Challengerlover]

Thanks so much for the quick replies!

[Wandering Mind]

I just bought a 1970 Challenger 32 today. It's on the hard and ready for new bottom paint. it's not in too rough of shape but she could use some work. I know this is an old thread but I'm hoping some of you still own and sail your Challengers. I'm very excited to find one of these as I'm looking for something strong with lots of interior space. I'm going to be moving aboard in June and I have a few months to get her back into the water.

Could I possibly get an invite to the Challenger Only Club?

[anacapaisland42]

Hi Wandering Mind,
We still have our 1973, great boat.
Where are you located and what do you have to do to her?
Bill
Ontario Canada

[Wandering Mind]

I'm in Portland, Oregon. She has been on the hard being prepared for new bottom paint but the previous owner had to move to California and couldn't finish the work. The hull has been sanded down and the blisters cleaned out. The blisters are ready to be filled and new paint put on. The engine runs (Atomic 4) and the interior is fairly good shape. The cushion covers could use some work and the headliner needs to be redone. Mainly just a few cosmetic repairs and she will be back on the water. I'm looking at rewiring everything with LED lighting and new batteries with solar panels. I have a lot of work ahead of me but I've been dreaming about this for years.

[anacapaisland42]

Our baby has been on the hard for 5 years whilst we built our cabin in the woods but we are now working on getting her ready to cruise again.
Have you sailed yours at all?
The main work we did on ours is to raise the boot stripe a foot and, most importantly, to add a foot on to the tail end of the rudder.
Bill

[anacapaisland42]

btw
if you need any info you can get me at anacapaatkingston.net, change the "at"
Bill

[Wandering Mind]

I haven't sailed her yet. I've sailed on friends boats when I lived in Seattle. I don't think I'm going to make any changes just yet. I'm just trying to get her back onto the water with new paint. I'm going to focus on filling the blisters over the next couple of weekends and hoping to start the new paint in about 3 weeks.

[anacapaisland42]

Hmmm, maybe in 3 weeks we'll be down to 3 feet of snow and above zero C temperature :-)

[Wandering Mind]

We just had 6" of snow a few days ago and it's gone today. It's a blistering 10 C outside right now and the snow is gone already. I'm motivated to get her back on the water as she needs just a little love to be beautiful again. I'm planning to sail out the Columbia River and up to Washington and spend the summer in the San Juan islands.

[On the hard]

Originally Posted by Kai Nui

OK, found my owner's manual. A bit much to post, but I might be able to scan it and email it to you. It cover the 32, 35,40,42, and 50. The last 9 pages are wiring schematics. Not sure if they are exclusive to my boat, but I can include them as well. PM me if you want a copy

I WOULD LOVE A COPY! WIRING FOR SURE. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS hobnobs@gmail.com
Thanks

[wineguy63]

Originally Posted by Kai Nui

OK, found my owner's manual. A bit much to post, but I might be able to scan it and email it to you. It cover the 32, 35,40,42, and 50. The last 9 pages are wiring schematics. Not sure if they are exclusive to my boat, but I can include them as well. PM me if you want a copy

Do you by any chance still have the Challenger 32 manual?
Cheers,
Brent

[Nate95]

Originally Posted by Kai Nui

OK, found my owner's manual. A bit much to post, but I might be able to scan it and email it to you. It cover the 32, 35,40,42, and 50. The last 9 pages are wiring schematics. Not sure if they are exclusive to my boat, but I can include them as well. PM me if you want a copy

Hey my name is Nathaniel im 24 and live in Canada , my best friend and i are proud owners of a Alberg 22 and now it is time to go up , so we're looking at a challenger 32 and as mentioned there's not much online compared to other boats..

So know this topic is OLD but if by any chance you where to see my comment.. id be very interested in having a copy of the owner manual..

thank in advance

nate

[Nate95]

Well i've found it online

here's the link

http://brnr.com/Lusiada/ChallengerOw...nersManual.pdf

[Joreilly65]

I just bought a 1977 challenger 32’ she’s as solid as they come not very fast but a steady boat

[Joreilly65]

Originally Posted by bspurr13

I've found very little info online, but from what I did find, they seem to be well built.

Does ANYONE know anything about these boats - specifically the 32????

Thanks,
Brett

I just bought a 1977 challenger 32’ she’s as solid as they come not very fast but a steady boat