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by Shae77
Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: F35 CK- rudder
Replies: 4
Views: 3312

F35 CK- rudder

Hi,

I have the original barn door rudder. Thinking to shorten it to reduce the weather helm, as written on some of the previous threads on this forum.

Is there anyone here that has the dimensions of a reduced rudder for a Cat Ketch F35?
by Shae77
Wed May 02, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Masthead Unit CK35
Replies: 3
Views: 5845

Re: Masthead Unit CK35

Thanks Gerald!

You were right it is a bit crowded on the top of the main. Will build a bracket to place in it just below the mast plate.
by Shae77
Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:58 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: F35 CK- prop shaft length
Replies: 0
Views: 2804

F35 CK- prop shaft length

Does anyone know the length of an English built Freedom 35 CK?

Time to change both the shaft& propeller, so looking for the measurement to make without guessing....
by Shae77
Mon Jan 15, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Masthead Unit CK35
Replies: 3
Views: 5845

Masthead Unit CK35

Hi,

I have been looking through various photos of Masthead units (wind transducer) and noticed that many have placed them on the Mizzen mast. It is my understanding that the clean air from the main would be a better placement. Can anyone share there thoughts or experiences with this?
by Shae77
Tue Oct 31, 2017 5:54 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Varifold- propeller to F35 cat ketch
Replies: 4
Views: 4943

Re: Varifold- propeller to F35 cat ketch

Hi Doug, Thanks for your reply. I have a Bellmarine 6kW system which I have the ability to regenerate my batteries (but have not made this reprogramming yet). It is a 48V system with 2 banks of AGM batteries @ 300aH. As the propeller was original I have not been able to fully test it and find my ran...
by Shae77
Thu Oct 26, 2017 6:03 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Varifold- propeller to F35 cat ketch
Replies: 4
Views: 4943

Re: Varifold- propeller to F35 cat ketch

hi,

what size variprop did you have?

I believe the aperture is the same as the F33
by Shae77
Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:27 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Varifold- propeller to F35 cat ketch
Replies: 4
Views: 4943

Varifold- propeller to F35 cat ketch

HI, I have recently changed my old MD11 Volvo Penta to a new 6kW Bellmarine electric engine. The first sea trials have gone well but we have come to the conclusion that the propeller should be changed to get better performance. We are looking at a 13" x 9" with 3 blads fast, but I am also considerin...
by Shae77
Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F35- center board
Replies: 1
Views: 2693

F35- center board

Hi,

This summer I am planning to take off the centreboard, inspect and service the drum and bearings. Does anyone have some documents or even better photos of how to go about doing this. Also, is there any specs. on the bearing? Thankful for any tips.
by Shae77
Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F35 mizzen length
Replies: 1
Views: 2623

F35 mizzen length

Hi,

My mizzen mast is in for repairs. The builder wants to insure that we have the proper length. Does anyone have the measurements?

Thanks in advance
by Shae77
Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:00 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Wishbone boom
Replies: 2
Views: 3279

Re: Wishbone boom

Thanks for your reply Gerald. I have considered making the boom in wood, as the original. Please do send the measurements of your booms and could you also send pictures of the choker set-up and end-plate?


Regards,

Shae