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**Author:** [@system](https://freedomyachts.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 3:34am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/about-the-archives-category/1887 "2024-09-06T03:34:03Z")
These are posts from old forum systems which were archived into the prior forum. --- ## [LP Gas sniffer](https://freedomyachts.org/t/lp-gas-sniffer/5998)
**Author:** [@ron\_barr](https://freedomyachts.org/u/ron_barr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/lp-gas-sniffer/5998 "2026-02-09T12:21:24Z")
Posted by ron barr (rwhb@…\>) Posting again – someone with a Freedom has to have solved this!!! On the F32 the boat has a remote control switch on the nearby breaker panel to turn off the LP gas at the solenoid n… --- ## [Trimming the gun mount spinnaker](https://freedomyachts.org/t/trimming-the-gun-mount-spinnaker/5231)
**Author:** [@crwindy](https://freedomyachts.org/u/crwindy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/trimming-the-gun-mount-spinnaker/5231 "2026-01-07T08:33:18Z")
Posted by crwindy@…\> (crwindy@…\>) Someone once listed a web site with great instructions on trimming the gun mount spinnaker on the Freedoms. Does anyone remember where it was or have a copy of it? Thanks, Craig F36… --- ## [Freedom 45 shaft bearings And barient winches.](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-45-shaft-bearings-and-barient-winches/5827)
**Author:** [@bmarserv](https://freedomyachts.org/u/bmarserv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-45-shaft-bearings-and-barient-winches/5827 "2026-01-02T13:49:18Z")
Posted by bmarserv (bmarserv@…\>) I have a 45 with a Yanmar 75 HP. The shaft bearing in the strut is obvious. But there appears to be a cutlass bearing in the end of the hull shaft tube. Does anyone have experience wit… --- ## [Surveyors Deale Md.](https://freedomyachts.org/t/surveyors-deale-md/6210)
**Author:** [@papabenn1](https://freedomyachts.org/u/papabenn1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 9:03am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/surveyors-deale-md/6210 "2025-05-19T09:03:47Z")
Posted by papabenn (papabenn@…\>) Just wondered if anyone could recommend a competent, reasonable surveyor in Deale (35 miles south of Annapolis) or the surrounding area. I just need an insurance survey. Thanks --- ## [Freedom 25 Dodger](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-25-dodger/3843)
**Author:** [@mkwalkerwi](https://freedomyachts.org/u/mkwalkerwi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-25-dodger/3843 "2025-04-15T17:48:14Z")
Posted by mkwalkerwi (airwalker@…\>) Hello, My Freedom 25 was missing the dodger when purchased. I have the frame, but nothing else. Does anyone know if one can be made without the physical presence of the boat? Any in… --- ## [Spinnaker on Freedom 30](https://freedomyachts.org/t/spinnaker-on-freedom-30/5106)
**Author:** [@tlynchlaw](https://freedomyachts.org/u/tlynchlaw)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 11:34am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/spinnaker-on-freedom-30/5106 "2024-11-25T11:34:32Z")
Posted by tlynchlaw (pass@…\>) Does anyone know where I can get instructions or a manual on using the spinnaker on my Freedom 30? I have the pole, the bag and the sail, and a general idea as to how to put it all toget… --- ## [Freedom 35 sailboat purchase](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-35-sailboat-purchase/5797)
**Author:** [@ljsanz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/ljsanz)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-35-sailboat-purchase/5797 "2024-10-28T13:28:48Z")
Posted by ljsanz (ljsanz@…\>) I am considering purchasing a 1995-1999 Freedom 35 and would appreciate the suggestions/pros/cons/insights from current and previous owners. Thanks in advance for your help. --- ## [Max-Prop Setting for 40/40](https://freedomyachts.org/t/max-prop-setting-for-40-40/6040)
**Author:** [@Geoffrey\_Schultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Geoffrey_Schultz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/max-prop-setting-for-40-40/6040 "2013-02-02T19:03:13Z")
Posted by Geoffrey Schultz (geoff.freedom@geoffschultz.org\>) I have a 40/40 and recently had the yard remove the prop and ship it into the factory for service (it was developing play). They re- installed the prop and… --- ## [Forum Contents](https://freedomyachts.org/t/forum-contents/6909)
**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2009, 11:52am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/forum-contents/6909 "2009-01-06T11:52:11Z")
This sub-forum contains the contents of the text posts from the Freedom21 group on Yahoo as of January 5, 2009. Note that newer posts with images attached won’t display the images as the code that I wrote to import them… --- ## [F21 for sale](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f21-for-sale/6494)
**Author:** [@McCrae\_Conlin](https://freedomyachts.org/u/McCrae_Conlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 2:28am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f21-for-sale/6494 "2009-01-04T02:28:00Z")
Posted by McCrae Conlin (walkabout1428@…\>) For all those F21 fans who would like to get their friends into a well equiped coastal cruiser!!! Say hello, I have a beauty for sale in Michigan. Loaded with 8 hp Honda, f… --- ## [Lifting Frame Plans](https://freedomyachts.org/t/lifting-frame-plans/6633)
**Author:** [@Max\_Lent](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Max_Lent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 2:08am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/lifting-frame-plans/6633 "2009-01-04T02:08:00Z")
Posted by Max Lent (maxlent@…\>) Hi Everyone, Wilfred Bishop has contributed another very useful article to the Freedom 21 Web site at http://www.freedom21.info. Look in the modifications section. We all owe Wilfred… --- ## [Winch Replacement](https://freedomyachts.org/t/winch-replacement/6898)
**Author:** [@sailing285](https://freedomyachts.org/u/sailing285)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/winch-replacement/6898 "2008-12-24T20:26:00Z")
Posted by sailing285 (sailing285@…\>) I am thinking about replacing the winches on my Freedom 21. I have seen the Harken B8A. Has anyone done so? My question is whether the holes will align with those that are drilled … --- ## [F21 Equipment](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f21-equipment/6490)
**Author:** [@Steve1](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Steve1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 2:19am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f21-equipment/6490 "2008-12-23T02:19:00Z")
Posted by Steve (kair-chuan.lim@…\>) Hey Guys, I still have numerous F21 equipment that I am selling. As most of you know, my boat was totalled by Hurricane IKE. If anyone is interested, I can send you a list of equ… --- ## ["Free and Clear" Hull ???](https://freedomyachts.org/t/free-and-clear-hull/6380)
**Author:** [@Doug1](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Doug1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 1:29pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/free-and-clear-hull/6380 "2008-12-19T13:29:00Z")
Posted by Doug (dougie131313@…\>) I just herd that someone bought “Free and Clear”. I was up in Northern New Mexico and I believe it might be sailed at Elephant Butte. There is also another F21 berthed at Rock Canyon… --- ## [Forum Contents](https://freedomyachts.org/t/forum-contents/6306)
**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 3:17am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/forum-contents/6306 "2008-12-19T03:17:37Z")
This forum is an archive of the Freedom Owners’ Group on Yahoo Groups as of mid-December, 2008. This archive will most likely only be updated on/about 1/1/2009. Note that the contents of the forum are read-only. – Geo… --- ## [Archive Contents](https://freedomyachts.org/t/archive-contents/6305)
**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 3:00am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/archive-contents/6305 "2008-12-19T03:00:13Z")
This archive contains the contents of the FreedomYachts2000 forum on Yahoo Groups as of 12/15/2008. I have removed many of the spam posts. This is the final snapshot of this forum. – Geoff --- ## [Propeller Size for 88 Freedom 45''](https://freedomyachts.org/t/propeller-size-for-88-freedom-45/6126)
**Author:** [@m0mzi11a](https://freedomyachts.org/u/m0mzi11a)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2008, 12:23am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/propeller-size-for-88-freedom-45/6126 "2008-12-16T00:23:00Z")
Posted by m0mzi11a (m0mzilla@…\>) During our sea trial we could only achieve 2800rpms at max throutle from the 66HP yanmar turbo. It should achive 3600 RPMs. The engine runs great and does not smoke. It only has 205… --- ## [Maine get-together](https://freedomyachts.org/t/maine-get-together/6004)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Wales](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Thomas_Wales)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2008, 9:45pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/maine-get-together/6004 "2008-12-15T21:45:00Z")
Posted by Thomas Wales (twales@…\>) Greetings, Anyone in the northeast who would like to plan a Freedom get-together in summer '09 in Maine, please start thinking about some appropriate dates. I will warn you that co… --- ## [Annapolis Area coffee?](https://freedomyachts.org/t/annapolis-area-coffee/5515)
**Author:** [@George\_Huffman](https://freedomyachts.org/u/George_Huffman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2008, 3:20pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/annapolis-area-coffee/5515 "2008-12-14T15:20:00Z")
Posted by George Huffman (thatboatguy2@…\>) Anyone want to get together for a coffee? I’m flexible time/date/location but Grumps on a Saturday morning is nice as there is the West Marine store there for shopping befor… --- ## [Source needed for Neoprene foam seals on Lazarette lid](https://freedomyachts.org/t/source-needed-for-neoprene-foam-seals-on-lazarette-lid/6181)
**Author:** [@ereiss1](https://freedomyachts.org/u/ereiss1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2008, 2:11pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/source-needed-for-neoprene-foam-seals-on-lazarette-lid/6181 "2008-12-14T14:11:00Z")
Posted by ereiss (ereiss@…\>) Any suggestions? Same stuff is needed for the propane locker lid. thank you Ed Reiss Being There F38 #154 out of Jamestown, RI --- ## [About the poll](https://freedomyachts.org/t/about-the-poll/5494)
**Author:** [@michel.capel](https://freedomyachts.org/u/michel.capel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 8:18am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/about-the-poll/5494 "2008-12-11T08:18:00Z")
Posted by michel.capel (michel.capel@…\>) Dear Doug (and others), The poll was posted by me and I have nothing to do with the initiative to start an other board. Given the odd schermishings that started here, I though… --- ## [Re: Freedom models](https://freedomyachts.org/t/re-freedom-models/5835)
**Author:** [@sward1](https://freedomyachts.org/u/sward1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 3:02am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/re-freedom-models/5835 "2008-12-11T03:02:00Z")
Posted by Sward (swardfullsail@…\>) Hello to all, Is there any place that has pictures, diagrams, or layouts etc. for each model of the Freedoms? People ask me if I have the boat with the wishbone etc., but I don’t kno… --- ## [Winter Race](https://freedomyachts.org/t/winter-race/6903)
**Author:** [@Doug1](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Doug1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 1:09am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/winter-race/6903 "2008-12-11T01:09:00Z")
Posted by Doug (dougie131313@…\>) We attended the Christmas regatta last weekend at Elephant Butte. We came in third to last out (4th Place) of six boats, 2x J24 and an S2 10.2 beat us across the line. The wind was ve… --- ## [Re: messages in order](https://freedomyachts.org/t/re-messages-in-order/6041)
**Author:** [@lolaltd](https://freedomyachts.org/u/lolaltd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 6:07am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/re-messages-in-order/6041 "2008-12-10T06:07:00Z")
Posted by lolaltd (lolaltd@…\>) Hi Group, can some one tell me how to receive our messages in proper order on this site. I want the oldest messages posted first. Thank you Lola --- ## [Maine get-together (was: New Forum Pros & Cons)](https://freedomyachts.org/t/maine-get-together-was-new-forum-pros-cons/6005)
**Author:** [@ereiss1](https://freedomyachts.org/u/ereiss1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 2:44am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/maine-get-together-was-new-forum-pros-cons/6005 "2008-12-10T02:44:00Z")
Posted by ereiss (ereiss@…\>) Let me know, I’m planning on getting down there this summer. Ed Reiss Being There F38 #154 out of Jamestown, RI — In FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Wales \ wrote: … --- ## [Frankenmaker MK II](https://freedomyachts.org/t/frankenmaker-mk-ii/5759)
**Author:** [@George\_Huffman](https://freedomyachts.org/u/George_Huffman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 1:57am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/frankenmaker-mk-ii/5759 "2008-12-10T01:57:00Z")
Posted by George Huffman (thatboatguy2@…\>) I’ve posted photos of one of my current projects. George --- ## [RE: f 33 main sail wishbone boom](https://freedomyachts.org/t/re-f-33-main-sail-wishbone-boom/3411)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Kusinitz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Alan_Kusinitz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 3:01am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/re-f-33-main-sail-wishbone-boom/3411 "2008-12-09T03:01:00Z")
Posted by Alan Kusinitz (akusinitz@…\>) I have the original Freedom manual and it has a drawing of the wishbone as well as running rigging lists with lengths of lines etc but I don’t see any dimensions or scaling f… --- ## [NorthEast Summer 2009 rendevous](https://freedomyachts.org/t/northeast-summer-2009-rendevous/6075)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Kusinitz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Alan_Kusinitz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 9:40pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/northeast-summer-2009-rendevous/6075 "2008-12-08T21:40:00Z")
Posted by Alan Kusinitz (akusinitz@…\>) How about Provinceton for those planning to be around there this summer. Lots of room to anchor. Nice sail to get to from North, South or West (but a bit far for Michel and o… --- ## [George](https://freedomyachts.org/t/george/5877)
**Author:** [@lolaltd](https://freedomyachts.org/u/lolaltd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 6:45pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/george/5877 "2008-12-08T18:45:00Z")
Posted by lolaltd (lolaltd@…\>) George…What the H— is that on your nose??? [Next page](https://freedomyachts.org/c/archives/10.md?page=1)