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Old 17-02-2018, 15:09   #1
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closed on the new boat today!!
it's been a long process but yesterday I finally closed on my new boat, this 1975 alden boothbay challenger. I've always loved aldens and I'm proud to finally sail one. moving aboard in a few months too, so incredibly excited.


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Old 17-02-2018, 17:59   #2
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Good on you fh , that boat looks like a awesome live aboard and just enough exterior teak to keep you happy .
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Old 17-02-2018, 18:15   #3
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Sweet boat Frozen..
Congratulations and.. ENJOY.
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Old 17-02-2018, 18:53   #4
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Congrats FH. She’s a beauty. Ps. I too am in Portland
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Old 18-02-2018, 07:17   #5
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BEAUTIFUL BOAT! Congrats!
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Old 18-02-2018, 07:19   #6
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It's very cool that you have added something to your life that really gets you excited..congratulations.
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Old 18-02-2018, 07:32   #7
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Beautiful boat. Congratulations!
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Old 18-02-2018, 07:56   #8
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She's a beauty! Congrats!

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Old 18-02-2018, 08:02   #9
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Wow! Gorgeous!

Enjoy.
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Old 18-02-2018, 08:24   #10
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Sweet boat and all that solar really doesn't detract from the lines, well done.
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Old 18-02-2018, 08:37   #11
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Cutter-rigged ketch? Looks like a self-tacking stays'l. Looks like fun times and a capable ship.
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Old 18-02-2018, 09:00   #12
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Congrats. Love the rig! Ketches rule! Be sure to sail up to Penobscot Bay with her.
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Old 18-02-2018, 09:24   #13
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Awesome! Congrats. Looks like a beautiful boat.
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Old 18-02-2018, 10:13   #14
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Hey Portland!
3 inches of snow today
where are you?
Best wishes with the new boat.
Fair skies and following winds
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it's been a long process but yesterday I finally closed on my new boat, this 1975 alden boothbay challenger. I've always loved aldens and I'm proud to finally sail one. moving aboard in a few months too, so incredibly excited.



Congratulations! She is beautiful.
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