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by RadioZephyr
Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Fuel fill F30
Replies: 3
Views: 946

Re: Fuel fill F30

I anticipated a similar problem, and this is what I came up with: Fuel fill idea . After three years, the system is still working great, and probably one of the best upgrades I've thought of myself. When at the fuel dock, I still fill the tank through the deck plate like normal, but it's good to kno...
by RadioZephyr
Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Camber spar
Replies: 27
Views: 5868

Re: Camber spar

Hi there Mike. I have my first Freedom, a Pedrick 35. You mentioned the topping lift RE shortening. Can you provide some insight into the correct height for the clew on the jib. Thanks My $0.02: make it long enough to just keep the spar off the deck when the sail is down, but short enough to not ge...
by RadioZephyr
Sat Aug 19, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Almost New Freedom 36/38 Maine and Jib for Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2825

Re: Almost New Freedom 36/38 Maine and Jib for Sale

Just curious, why are you selling?
by RadioZephyr
Thu Aug 10, 2023 3:06 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Mast hole :: re-wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 1996

Re: Mast hole :: re-wiring

Two holes is plenty. You don’t want your mast looking like Swiss cheese, especially towards the bottom. Just use the empty hole for additional wires.
by RadioZephyr
Sat Jul 22, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Freedom 36 Sloop propeller
Replies: 3
Views: 1946

Re: Freedom 36 Sloop propeller

If anyone is interested in a discounted Maxprop, PYI sells refurbished ones that are "good as new," all shined up like the above picture. They have a bunch of parts from used props at their shop and can cobble one together for you, depending on the size you need. The one I bought started life as a 1...
by RadioZephyr
Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: F36/38 Sails for Sale
Replies: 7
Views: 4062

Re: F36/38 Sails for Sale

Heartbreaking! I'm so sorry for your loss.
by RadioZephyr
Tue May 16, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Gelcoat
Replies: 5
Views: 2425

Re: Gelcoat

Sailing-61-North wrote:
Tue May 16, 2023 11:07 am
Similar question. I am finding a grey layer between the white gel coat and fiberglass? Any clue
That's barrier coat.
by RadioZephyr
Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 12001

Re: mast wedge help

Here’s the bracket on my last boat, which was built in 1986, hull number 25. One of the previous owners had the top hat retrofitted so it had a channel in it for the bolt, but for some reason they never actually fitted a bolt (nor drilled the holes in the mast for it).
by RadioZephyr
Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 12001

Re: mast wedge help

I'm of the mind that the small hat top fitting at the keel and the wooden wedges on deck aren't the best way to hold this mast in place, and I'd like to be much more confident that my mast will stay in place during heavy weather. I wonder if anyone has come up with alternatives or supplements, perh...
by RadioZephyr
Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: Marelon Valve Replacement
Replies: 11
Views: 10273

Re: Marelon Valve Replacement

I'd say go with a new Marelon seacock. Groco makes great stuff, but it's nice not having to worry about bonding/electrolysis for something so critical. I wouldn't try rebuilding the seacock. It may be totally fine, but it also may be totally beyond fixing, and you won't know until you launch. I have...