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by Kraken
Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: RACING A F-25
Replies: 9
Views: 13354

Re: RACING A F-25

Comparing to the San Juan, I bet your disappointed in up-wind performance. In this case the larger round mast will be slightly slower up-wind. Like yourself, I have heard the F25 is a pretty quick boat. I am sure you tried the obvious like clean bottom (the boat that is), trim and re-trim different ...
by Kraken
Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Freedom 21 Cabin Wall
Replies: 6
Views: 6105

Re: Freedom 21 Cabin Wall

Interesting. Mine dumps on the port side with the same fitting about mid way and about 6" up from the cockpit floor. The hose is routed under the port, then out before the rear bulkhead to the cockpit.
by Kraken
Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Freedom 21 Cabin Wall
Replies: 6
Views: 6105

Re: Freedom 21 Cabin Wall

I am guessing the bulkhead is not load bearing due to no heavy attach points. Many boats of this size do not have this bulkhead and without balsa core with no issues. One solution would be to cut it away (like a large oval) almost to the cabin sides and 3 or so inches above the sink/stove areas. If ...
by Kraken
Wed Sep 07, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: New to Forum - Freedom 21
Replies: 0
Views: 3123

New to Forum - Freedom 21

New to the forum and Freedom Sailboats. I have traded for a Freedom 21 shoal draft. It is a 1983, hull #97 (if I am reading the hull serial number correctly). I did have a ‘89 17 foot Bayliner motor boat that I no longer used as the kids got older (youngest in college now). We tried to sell it but w...