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by Grimsby_Alan
Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:21 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: New Jib
Replies: 4
Views: 3118

New Jib

I hate to brag but in this case I think it’s justified........ I am now the proud owner of a brand new jib for my Hoyt 32. The best part is that is was made by the legend Dave Bierig himself. 35 years after the original. As an added bonus I got to hang out with him in his loft while he regaled me wi...
by Grimsby_Alan
Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:35 pm
Forum: Photographs and Drawings
Topic: July 2019 Lake Ontario
Replies: 4
Views: 7570

Re: July 2019 Lake Ontario

Apparently there’s at least a half dozen of us.
by Grimsby_Alan
Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:17 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Mast for F25
Replies: 1
Views: 2268

Mast for F25

Anyone in need of a mast for a Freedom 25 drop me a pm. It’s a white wing mast. I came across it at a small breakers today. Can’t vouch for the condition as I didn’t get to inspect it. (I was in a hurry) If someone is interested I’ll go back and check it out. It’s located in Niagara region in Ontari...
by Grimsby_Alan
Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: Photographs and Drawings
Topic: July 2019 Lake Ontario
Replies: 4
Views: 7570

July 2019 Lake Ontario

New photo
by Grimsby_Alan
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Freedom 32: Camber Spar Setup & Issues
Replies: 1
Views: 2099

Re: Freedom 32: Camber Spar Setup & Issues

Forestay should be attached to the deck fitting and have no tension. It’s just for hanking on the jib. The camberspar should have a metal bracket that holds it in place on the stay. A bolt goes through the sail grommet, the bracket and then the hole in the wheel and continues out the other side. If ...
by Grimsby_Alan
Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Propeller options on a Freedom 32 (Hoyt)
Replies: 17
Views: 14354

Re: Propeller options on a Freedom 32 (Hoyt)

When getting ready to lift in spring and fall i put florescent zip ties in the toe rails marking the lift points. So far so good.
by Grimsby_Alan
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:01 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Propeller options on a Freedom 32 (Hoyt)
Replies: 17
Views: 14354

Re: Propeller options on a Freedom 32 (Hoyt)

I looked into a flexifold prop last year. This is what they recommended for my F32. With a Yanmar 3GM ( max. rated 22 hp / 3600 rpm, gear reduction ratio 1:2,61 ) we would recommend a 2-blade 16x12R propeller for your Freedom 32 Sail. The price for a complete 2-blade 16x12R Flexofold with hub for IS...
by Grimsby_Alan
Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F32 Saloon Table??
Replies: 13
Views: 11377

Re: F32 Saloon Table??

Also, while I had it apart I also used a buffer wheel to remove the old scuffed finish from the mounting plates and resprayed them.
by Grimsby_Alan
Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F32 Saloon Table??
Replies: 13
Views: 11377

Re: F32 Saloon Table??

I finally had to get medieval on mine. I removed the top from it’s mount then unscrewed the base from the floor. I tried WD40 a few times over a few weeks. No luck. Hung the whole thing from a sling and gave it a few whacks with a large mallet. It submitted on about the fifth whack. Once apart I san...
by Grimsby_Alan
Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F32 reefing
Replies: 9
Views: 6426

Re: F32 reefing

Yes John, that’s exactly how it was done. There is a lot of strain at the luff cringle . That’s why I sought help here, it seemed to me that something was amiss in my setup. I makes way more sense with the hook and block.