# Documentation

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## [About the Documentation category](https://freedomyachts.org/t/about-the-documentation-category/1884)

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**Author:** [@system](https://freedomyachts.org/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 3:34am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/about-the-documentation-category/1884 "2024-09-06T03:34:03Z")

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Place manuals and documentation here with a tag of “manual” or “documentation”.

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## [Freedom 33 Edson steering pedestal diagram](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-33-edson-steering-pedestal-diagram/12701)

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**Author:** [@Camjay](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Camjay)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-33-edson-steering-pedestal-diagram/12701 "2026-11-14T12:59:06Z")

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I recently bought a Freedom 33 and wanted to do a service on the steering. I was able to take some of the free play out of the cables, but was also looking at replacing some of the wear parts so I got in touch with Edson…

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## [Freedom Model List](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-model-list/6334)

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**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-model-list/6334 "2026-09-20T11:03:29Z")

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Updated list… Production dates and numbers would be great if you have them. I have placed an .RTF version of this list under files calles FreedomListVersion-1.rtf Dowbload it, add you info and same it as -2 etc. F-20 M…

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## [Freedom 45 Owners Guide with Diagrams](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-45-owners-guide-with-diagrams/6313)

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**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-45-owners-guide-with-diagrams/6313 "2026-07-04T13:17:52Z")

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Freedom 45 Owners Guide with Diagrams F45 Owners Guide.pdf (4.01 MB)

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## [Sail Plan for F36/F38?](https://freedomyachts.org/t/sail-plan-for-f36-f38/12519)

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**Author:** [@Jarnold3001](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Jarnold3001)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/sail-plan-for-f36-f38/12519 "2026-06-30T15:54:12Z")

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Does anyone have a detailed sail plan for the F36/F38? Having a new mainsail and stack pack made and it would be nice to verify measurements against the book! Thanks. Jay Arnold

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## [Searchable version of F36/38 manual](https://freedomyachts.org/t/searchable-version-of-f36-38-manual/9566)

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**Author:** [@RadioZephyr](https://freedomyachts.org/u/RadioZephyr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/searchable-version-of-f36-38-manual/9566 "2026-05-20T13:43:20Z")

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A few years back I made a searchable pdf version of the F36/38 owner’s manual for myself, and I just realized that I never shared it with the forum. It’s the same as the regular pdf version (that I believe I got from thi…

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## [F25 Legible Parts List](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f25-legible-parts-list/9563)

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**Author:** [@unfetteredalexandria](https://freedomyachts.org/u/unfetteredalexandria)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f25-legible-parts-list/9563 "2026-03-16T18:26:03Z")

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I’m sure this has come up before, but I wonder if anyone has a legible version of the “Parts List” page from the Freedom 25 manual? This is the page I’m hoping to find:

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## [Freedom 35 centreboard owners manual](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-35-centreboard-owners-manual/11958)

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**Author:** [@Andrkoch](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Andrkoch)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-35-centreboard-owners-manual/11958 "2025-12-31T13:27:32Z")

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Hi all anyone have the owners manual for a 35 centreboard by any chance ? Tia , Andreas

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## [F40/40 owners manual](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f40-40-owners-manual/7455)

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**Author:** [@amatuana](https://freedomyachts.org/u/amatuana)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f40-40-owners-manual/7455 "2025-12-28T19:34:37Z")

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Does anyone have a scanned copy of the owners manual for a Freedom 40/40? Thanks - John Amatuana F40/40 #14

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## [Info on Junk Rigs](https://freedomyachts.org/t/info-on-junk-rigs/1942)

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**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/info-on-junk-rigs/1942 "2025-06-26T17:36:28Z")

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UK site about junk rigs with links to Sunbird Yachts junk brokerage http://www.junkrigs.com

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## [Freedom 1982 25 Sailboat- Seeking original drawings and manual](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-1982-25-sailboat-seeking-original-drawings-and-manual/11748)

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**Author:** [@knwellmann](https://freedomyachts.org/u/knwellmann)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-1982-25-sailboat-seeking-original-drawings-and-manual/11748 "2025-02-26T21:06:36Z")

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Hello! I was wondering if anyone can help me locate the original schematic drawings for the Freedom 25 sailboat. We recently bought one and we are going to bring it back to its original beauty. Thanks!

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## [Freedom 39 manual](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-39-manual/9958)

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**Author:** [@Stephen\_H](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Stephen_H)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-39-manual/9958 "2024-09-15T23:58:18Z")

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Adding a scan of my Freedom 39 manual. Seems to combine F39PH and F39E info. Enjoy. Freedom 39 Manual.pdf (19.5 MB)

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## [Perfomance Package Freedom 40 CC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/perfomance-package-freedom-40-cc/11518)

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**Author:** [@anna.please](https://freedomyachts.org/u/anna.please)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/perfomance-package-freedom-40-cc/11518 "2024-09-15T01:12:16Z")

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## [Freedom 32 Hoyt Review - Sailing Mag October, 2004](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-32-hoyt-review-sailing-mag-october-2004/1939)

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**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 10:28am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-32-hoyt-review-sailing-mag-october-2004/1939 "2024-08-30T10:28:30Z")

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http://www.sailingmagazine.net/UBN\_1004.html

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## [Rick Simonds Gunmount Spinnaker Guide](https://freedomyachts.org/t/rick-simonds-gunmount-spinnaker-guide/6314)

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**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/rick-simonds-gunmount-spinnaker-guide/6314 "2024-04-18T11:23:14Z")

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Rick Simonds Gunmount Spinnaker Guide.pdf Rick Simonds Gunmount Spinnaker Guide.pdf (34.9 KB)

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## [F32/F33 UK documentation (Alloy spar cat sloop)](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f32-f33-uk-documentation-alloy-spar-cat-sloop/9965)

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**Author:** [@LRequin](https://freedomyachts.org/u/LRequin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f32-f33-uk-documentation-alloy-spar-cat-sloop/9965 "2024-03-16T18:01:29Z")

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Hello, I’m considering importing a 1988 F33 from UK to France but I would need to have it RCD / CE certified. Here is what the CE proof company requires: For a cat. A calc. we need GZ curves for a light and a heavy l…

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## [Freedom 40/40 Rigging List](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-40-40-rigging-list/7354)

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**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 5:40am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-40-40-rigging-list/7354 "2024-01-24T05:40:40Z")

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This file contains the rigging specs for the 40/40. – Geoff 4040\_Rigging\_List.pdf (47.6 KB)

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## [F25 Manual](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f25-manual/7021)

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**Author:** [@bearb4tree](https://freedomyachts.org/u/bearb4tree)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f25-manual/7021 "2023-11-17T16:59:28Z")

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Gang, Here is the information the previous owner gave me as a xerox. I scanned it to \*.PDF to post it here. If anyone has more complete info, but needs help scanning it, let me know. Cheers, F25Manual.pdf (2.04 MB)

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## [Freedom 25 Manual cleaned up](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-25-manual-cleaned-up/9985)

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**Author:** [@RussNelson](https://freedomyachts.org/u/RussNelson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-25-manual-cleaned-up/9985 "2023-10-31T01:04:00Z")

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I created a new version of the F25 manual. Images have been cleaned up, text has been typeset. There might be typos. If you find any, please let me know. F25 Manual: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fFltTRYQ8KEP2vh\_E…

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## [Rigging of 35 Pedrick Jib](https://freedomyachts.org/t/rigging-of-35-pedrick-jib/9922)

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**Author:** [@Fwelles508](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Fwelles508)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/rigging-of-35-pedrick-jib/9922 "2023-06-16T18:37:32Z")

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I have a question regards to the tack attachment for the jib on a 1995 freedom 35. There appears to be a short length of (in my case lifeline cable looped at both ends and secured haphazardly at the anchor roller. It wou…

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## [Xantrex inverter/charger & remote manual](https://freedomyachts.org/t/xantrex-inverter-charger-remote-manual/9879)

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**Author:** [@dgrodey](https://freedomyachts.org/u/dgrodey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/xantrex-inverter-charger-remote-manual/9879 "2023-01-29T18:48:22Z")

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I don’t think this is OE to the boat, but this is what’s in mine. It took a little digging to find this. Interestingly the inverter model name is Freedom. Freedom-Remote-Owners-Guide.pdf (545 KB) OWNER’S MANUAL - Xant…

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## [Freedom 39 Info and Owners?](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-39-info-and-owners/9028)

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**Author:** [@esinger](https://freedomyachts.org/u/esinger)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-39-info-and-owners/9028 "2022-12-17T19:21:10Z")

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I’m the happy new owner of a 1985 39PHS, hull number 49, soon to be named Victoria – formerly Simplicity, Wicked, and Enterprise. I’m curious as to how many 39’s were built in total–has anyone seen that information? Al…

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## [single lever trottle shift control on Freedom32](https://freedomyachts.org/t/single-lever-trottle-shift-control-on-freedom32/9811)

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**Author:** [@gringstad](https://freedomyachts.org/u/gringstad)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/single-lever-trottle-shift-control-on-freedom32/9811 "2022-11-23T12:40:14Z")

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need manual for the no longer produced Morse Control on freedom 32

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## [Freedom 39 Express Original Brochure](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-39-express-original-brochure/9853)

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**Author:** [@Stephen\_H](https://freedomyachts.org/u/Stephen_H)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-39-express-original-brochure/9853 "2022-11-18T16:41:36Z")

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Bought this from boatbrochure.com. Original size is about 11" x 34" unfolded. I have larger, higher resolution files as well - DM me if you’d like me to email them to you.

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## [Camber Spar Information](https://freedomyachts.org/t/camber-spar-information/6343)

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**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://freedomyachts.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/camber-spar-information/6343 "2022-10-26T17:31:17Z")

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CamberSpar5.jpg

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## [1981 Freedom 40 Aft Cockpit](https://freedomyachts.org/t/1981-freedom-40-aft-cockpit/8789)

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**Author:** [@RajinCajun](https://freedomyachts.org/u/RajinCajun)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/1981-freedom-40-aft-cockpit/8789 "2022-10-01T02:38:52Z")

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I’m the new owner of a 1981 Freedom 40 Aft Cockpit model that’s been on the hard for over a decade and needs just about everything. I am searching for any and all documentation I can find concerning this boat to aid in …

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## [F25 Running Rigging Rope Sizes](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f25-running-rigging-rope-sizes/9751)

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**Author:** [@unfetteredalexandria](https://freedomyachts.org/u/unfetteredalexandria)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/f25-running-rigging-rope-sizes/9751 "2022-06-12T20:53:47Z")

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These were measured by the PO of my boat when he replaced the running rigging in 2005. It’s interesting to compare prices, then vs now.

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## [Cat Ketch sail handling.](https://freedomyachts.org/t/cat-ketch-sail-handling/9710)

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**Author:** [@peaceandfreedom](https://freedomyachts.org/u/peaceandfreedom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/cat-ketch-sail-handling/9710 "2022-01-28T14:38:09Z")

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Cat Ketch Sail Handling Hints by Garry Hoyt. Written with wishbone booms in mind. Ketch Sail handling hints by Garry Hoyt…pdf (125 KB)

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## [freedom M28](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-m28/9683)

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**Author:** [@pelagic](https://freedomyachts.org/u/pelagic)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 9:30am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/freedom-m28/9683 "2021-12-16T09:30:43Z")

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In the process of restoring the M 28, mostly refinishing or replacing the badly water damaged interior, which sat for 8 yrs with water over the floorboards. otherwise sails and engine are in excellent condition. Howeve…

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## [Looking for rigging manual & pics for 1983 Freedom 33 Cat-Ketch](https://freedomyachts.org/t/looking-for-rigging-manual-pics-for-1983-freedom-33-cat-ketch/9486)

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**Author:** [@DaveyBones](https://freedomyachts.org/u/DaveyBones)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://freedomyachts.org/t/looking-for-rigging-manual-pics-for-1983-freedom-33-cat-ketch/9486 "2021-10-06T00:32:32Z")

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I’ve recently purchased a 1983 traditional boom-on 1983 Freedom 33 Cat-Ketch. Previous owner did not leave much information on rigging setup etc. I have lazyjacks that I e attached and a collection of lines, blocks etc …

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