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Very nice! Must be the season.

I just completed my main and jib covers a week ago. Helm, winches, companionway and dodger still to be done.

At risk of beating this topic to death. I received my locking fast pin from Amazon. It came with a 5 inch retaining wire, see photo. So I used the retaining wire clip to act as the additional washer and eliminated the need for the additional washer noted in my last post. I am going to see how that w...

Here is a superb write up by Rick Simmonds re gunmount rigging and handling, includes photos. https://www.freedomyachts.org/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=8551 I was same as you, bought a rig from a fellow with an F32. I am in an F30 but dimensions are close between the two. Learned all about it from Rick's w...

I have received the Freedom stickers. A caveat. The font is not the same as the original. Close but not exact. All other elements are per original. If you need a precise duplicate of original font these are not for you. See attached photo. I purchased 25. I need two for my boat. Anyone wants a set, ...

Thanks very much Stephen. Appreciate the info. A long time ago you saw a photo of my boat and mentioned you thought the stowed jib was awfully low to the deck. I sort of ignored your comment thinking this was more the nature of the photo than the jib, but surprise surprise, when I figured out how th...

I measured the curve from my camberspar when it was off the F30 I previously owned, and had the attached made by a machinist shop. I had it made from Sch 80 aluminum pipe with the theory to increase strength, but that was a mistake because it ended up too heavy. I would stick with Sch 40 if I did i...

Should be receiving proofs shortly. After that I will execute the order. Probably two weeks away from stickers in hand at my place.

Yes, the boats changed quite a bit as they came up with new/different fittings, etc. I look at some pics of later hulls and often think "why didn't I get that cool thing". They did not seem to make much progress on opening up space for shaft seals though. Another two inches would make a big differen...

I apologize. You are correct. I was so excited about my new method I forgot about the fender washer needed at the grommet. The locking pin handle does the trick on one side but you do need to retain a fender washer for the other side. This washer is pressed home after the pin is inserted through the...

Bill, One thing you could do for me if you happen to have the spar off the boat. As mentioned, I have bent my camberspar...several times...I would really like to get a sense for the original "chord" of the spar and its shape. I have contacted Paul Dennis at Warren Isle BW and he indicates he built o...