Challenger 32 ?

[anacapaisland42]

Congratulations!!
They are great boats, if you have troubles with the steering radius add a foot onto the trailing edge of the rudder.

Bill

Originally Posted by Joreilly65

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

[Nate95]

Originally Posted by Joreilly65

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

I'm probably going to buy a 1973 in a couple of months , glad to know she sail well !

Do you have much TLC to do on her ?

[tomkerr]

Hello All. I purchased a Challenger 32 last month and now the third owner of this nearly 50 year old time piece. Was built in 1970 and is #16 off the line. It is spacious, sails nicely, powered by a Westerbeke 40. Believe it is the original motor. Working hobbs meter reads 1570 hours. Needs some TLC. Putting her on the hard next weekend. Plan to refit electrical and plumbing systems. Open to any ideas and suggestions. There's not much info on these classic cruisers. Feel free to reach me at tom.k.kerr@gmail.com. Cheers--TK

[Joreilly65]

Originally Posted by Maddog

I own a Challenger 32 in So Cal. Post or PM me with your questions. I have done several major upgrades and repairs. There are a few things to know about the boat. But once it is done, it is a damn nice ride.

Kai - I would love to hear more about the history of the boats. Info is so hard to find. It is all now an oral history from one owner to another.

Hello I also own a 32’ challenger and I’m trying to figure lazy Jack location , says 3/4 of the mast but puts me at the top spreaders any help would be appreciated

[Oneyedsailor]

I’m the new owner of a Challenger 35, currently doing a refit to bring her back to life. Ripped-out all of the sole, wiring, plumbing, and headliner. If you’d like to know what’s behind what, and dont want to tear yours apart to find-out... feel free to message me. :-)

[ThePanye]

Where are you located oneyedsailor? I’m in Dana point and just acquired a Challenger 32 that we are sprucing up.
Eric

[Nightshade]

4 years now I've had the title say: 1973 TOD Challenger 32 Wilmington CA. I'm in fla, it had a Perkins not the atomic 4. it was granted a new 2gm20f yanmar inn1983 I rebuilt like a clock. the interior is not like any other sailboat I've seen. under power at 4 kits she is very agile. I think they are 'motor sail' I don't know how many 32 were built? They seem to be a cut above other cruisers. Im keeping her going. she shows her age. westofeden71@yahoo.com