Strut Prop Shaft Alignment Freedom 39

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Stormjib
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Strut Prop Shaft Alignment Freedom 39

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Hi All,
I'm new to the Freedom world but I'm currently looking at buying a 1984 Freedom 39 schooner. I think she would be ideal for cruising the eastern seaboard. I do have one question for the group I noticed that the strut is angled to the right just a few degrees from plumb along with the prop shaft. It doesn't look bent but is this normal? The engine doesn't appear to be positioned off center either. Is this how they were built or is this an issue? I know that the Sabre's are built with the prop shaft just slightly off center.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Michael

monroe
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Location: La Paz, BCS, Mexico

Re: Strut Prop Shaft Alignment Freedom 39

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The shaft is offset slightly so it can be removed past the skeg.
Douglas Monroe
s/v Spartan, 1983 Freedom 39 Deck Salon
La Paz, BCS, Mexico

Tom
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Re: Strut Prop Shaft Alignment Freedom 39

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Hi Stormjib. I'm Tom and have done a fair amount of rebuild/rehab on our 1983 PH located in NC. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.

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