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by R. Bush
Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: F25 for Sale in BC, Canada
Replies: 2
Views: 3581

Re: F25 for Sale in BC, Canada

FYI: the boat has sold to an enthusiastic new owner.
by R. Bush
Sat May 10, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: F25 for Sale in BC, Canada
Replies: 2
Views: 3581

Re: F25 for Sale in BC, Canada

The time has come for me to sell!

Price is now $12,000.
by R. Bush
Fri May 09, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Broker in Vancouver
Replies: 0
Views: 2425

Broker in Vancouver

I am moving so I need to sell my F25. Can anyone give me the name of a good broker in Vancouver, BC who knows something about Freedom sailboats?

Thanks.
by R. Bush
Thu Jan 02, 2014 1:54 pm
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Freedom 25 vs Nonsuch 26
Replies: 8
Views: 14134

Re: Freedom 25 vs Nonsuch 26

I have an F25, not a F21. I don't know how old the sail it, but since it was not made by Harstick I would assume that at least it is not the original. It looks as if it is in decent shape to me, but I am not an expert sailor. Perhaps you are right about a new sail increasing speed and reducing heel....
by R. Bush
Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Gun Mount Spinnakers
Replies: 29
Views: 29854

Re: Freedom Yachts

I almost always sail alone, so I really like the idea of being able to do all my spinnaker handling without having to leave the cockpit. The lake I sail on can see the wind change from 3k out of the north to 30k out of the south in less than 60 seconds, so it is great to be able to dose the spinnake...
by R. Bush
Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Gun Mount Spinnakers
Replies: 29
Views: 29854

Gun Mount Spinnakers

I wonder who now owns the patent on the gun mount spinnaker system? As a single handed sailor I think it is the best spinnaker management system I have ever seen. It is surprising that no one else out there has adopted the design (at least for single handed cruisers). Any patents must surely be near...
by R. Bush
Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: F25 for Sale in BC, Canada
Replies: 2
Views: 3581

F25 for Sale in BC, Canada

1984 Freedom 25 Sailboat with Trailer Offered at $17,000 Length: 25’ 8” Beam: 8’ 6” Draft: 4’ 5” Weight: 3,500 lbs. •Sails: 1 fully battened main with 2 reefs, 1 nearly new jib, 1 nearly new spinnaker •All lines led aft to cockpit •Motor: NEW 9 hp Yanmar 1GM diesel – the complete power train includi...
by R. Bush
Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Freedom 25 vs Nonsuch 26
Replies: 8
Views: 14134

Re: Freedom 25 vs Nonsuch 26

Thanks for the reply. I agree that the Nonsuch is much more boat (for substantially more money) to maintain, but I kind of like puttering over the winter months and at the dock. My wife says I would rather work on my boat than actually sail it. The analogy I have in my head is that my F25 is like a ...
by R. Bush
Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Freedom 25 vs Nonsuch 26
Replies: 8
Views: 14134

Re: Freedom 25 vs Nonsuch 26

I thought I would resurrect this thread and see if there are any new opinions out there regarding the Nonsuch versus the Freedom 25. I am actually thinking of making a trade. I don't race and am over 6 feet, so the idea of standing headroom is quite appealing to me, and the idea of an actual separat...
by R. Bush
Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Repairing a Nicro Ventilation Fan?
Replies: 2
Views: 8616

Re: Repairing a Nicro Ventilation Fan?

I replaced the two original (and long dead) Nicro fans in my F25 last spring. One is still working great although it has always made an annoying ticking sound as it turns. By the end on the season last year the other was dead. Over the winter Nicro sent me a warranty replacement for the failed unit ...