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by Pearce
Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F36 - new jib without wishbone
Replies: 2
Views: 289

Re: F36 - new jib without wishbone

BTW - I saw F36 sails for sale that might be of interest.

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by Pearce
Sun Dec 17, 2023 11:02 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F36 - new jib without wishbone
Replies: 2
Views: 289

Re: F36 - new jib without wishbone

This is an interesting question. Suppose one could set up a sail without the camberspar and experiment. Think the jib would not sheet well upwind without the camberspar to help shape the sail and hold it out. The ability to self tack would probably be hampered. On a reach you would need a jib car bl...
by Pearce
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Anchor windless and anchor size
Replies: 7
Views: 436

Re: Anchor windless and anchor size

Steve Goodwin - SV Panope has a Youtube channel - https://m.youtube.com/@flygoodwin He has over 100 videos with extensive anchor system testing and tips. Here is a summary anchor test video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=smgWTtFuk3U Anchor system debates can be quite passionate. But I think most woul...
by Pearce
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Freedom 40/40 prop damage
Replies: 4
Views: 527

Re: Freedom 40/40 prop damage

Yes, its really just an inspection by eye for any further damage. Idea is to slowly look around for anything glaring in drivetrain that looks odd. Probably will not know if all is well until boat is back in water and you give boat a run at various rpms. 1) Turn shaft to see if it is true and in colu...
by Pearce
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Freedom 40/40 prop damage
Replies: 4
Views: 527

Re: Freedom 40/40 prop damage

It might be helpful to reach out to the shop doing the work for an update and diagnosis. But they should be able to repair it and test it without too much trouble. The rest of the drivetrain is worth having checked to resolve any issues prior the spring launch rush. At least a good visual inspection...
by Pearce
Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Rigging a Preventer
Replies: 7
Views: 2194

Re: Rigging a Preventer

For a main preventer I have two options. 1) Take some dyneema with brummel spliced loops on both ends. It should be about same length of boom. One end is looped over the boom bail. The other end is attached to a line with a snap shackle. The line runs from a clutch in the cockpit, through a turning ...
by Pearce
Wed May 24, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Jib without the camberspar
Replies: 13
Views: 4123

Re: Jib without the camberspar

Hi, Agree that the Forestay could need tightening. I had a problem with a loose forestay and Camberspar end banging against the mast and forestay rubbing pulpit. Two things helped: 1) Paul Dennis advice is to add tension until just before the mast starts to deflect. It’s much easier with another per...
by Pearce
Sun Dec 11, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Rigging sails and single line reefing on a F45cc
Replies: 4
Views: 2589

Re: Rigging sails and single line reefing on a F45cc

Don, Congratulations on your new boat. Others have recently asked some of the exact same questions. So here are some relevant links. This site’s keyword search is very good. 1) Here is a recent chain on reefing: https://www.freedomyachts.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=13531 2) The longer end of the cambers...
by Pearce
Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Autopilot installation photos...Who has some pics to share????
Replies: 1
Views: 2283

Re: Autopilot installation photos...Who has some pics to share????

Here are some pictures of the autopilot installation on my F36. It is a vintage autohelm. There is a plywood shelf glassed in that the ram is mounted on. The other end is mounted to the arm that is attached to the rudder shaft. Also of note is the rudder angle sensor. The computer and wiring is out ...