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When I changed my cutlles bearing on my 1982 F33 had the same mystery, Turned out there are set screws (allen wrench heads). Cant remember if there are 1 on each side or just 1. They were covered over by caulk and bottom paint but with close examination and a little scraping I was able to get at the...

Quick look to me seems lots of evidence water is running down from above either HW heater down muffler or from muffler itself. When you run the engine it probably is pushing water through the HW heater which creates pressure so water leaks out crack. Anyway just a thought.

I used to have an F-33 so my experience is not specific to the 32 but in case its relevant. Step 1 is making sure the mast is sitting straight. If the mast wedges or equivalent at the base of the mast are not adequate or properly installed this can result in the mast being too close to the deck coll...

I put flexiteek in the cockpit sole and seating on my prior F-33. Was very happy with it and held up well. Only 2 comments are: 1. Its warmer in the sun then a light color (doesn't matter when using cushions on it. 2. The installation can result in some bubbles/unevenness. We had an installer do it ...

Had this flaky mysterious problem on my F33 with Yanmar. Replaced some wiring and new starter button. No Luck. Problem turned out to be resistance at the connecting blocks of the wiring that runs to the cockpit panel/start button. Even a little corrosion can make it flaky. Solution separate the conn...

I installed a vertical windlass between the mast and sprit on a teak pad and also strengthened the sprit as it was not well made on mine at least. I installed the windlass with the mast out since that was easiest. I used mostly chain rode and then line and there was plenty of room. The cleats on por...

I frequently ordered online. The trick is to find which of the large authorized Yanmar parts supply companies is in your region. These regions are quite large. For instance I was in MA and ordered from a company that I think was in the midwest. They couldn't sell to California as I recall. Here's on...

Sounds like you may be talking about the vent lines. These are supposed to loop high up and then come down to the bilge. If you overfill the tanks water will run out otherwise even on a heel they shouldn't if looped high up at deck or cabin top level in a closet. If you seal the vent lines it will p...

ON my freedom 33 (sold a few years ago I went through 2 vanes. The second one was a superior arrangement and vane. It was mounted so that the lines from the vane went to blocks on the transom and directly back to the rudder. No lines to the cockpit. Worked more like a vane to tiller then to wheel wh...

My 33 cat ketch had already been converted when I purchased it. Supposedly the conversion was done by Freedom. The track was attach using rivets (I assume Monel). I subsequently attached a radar bracket using rivets as well. Just make sure they are long enough. I don't recall their diameter or lengt...