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by cberdie
Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:37 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Engine heat sensor
Replies: 0
Views: 2778

Engine heat sensor

I'm told that Perkins didn't provide the gauges and sensors for our 4108. I was hoping someone would be able to tell me the proper part for this. I would like to get it working properly prior to any surveys the buyers may want.
by cberdie
Wed May 10, 2017 10:47 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: solar panel system setup - request for advise
Replies: 24
Views: 25379

Re: solar panel system setup - request for advise

You want panels that are divided by diodes, so that the shade doesn't stop the output from the part in the sun. You might also want a switch to shut the panels down. I found both my regulator and charger base their output on voltage which will be high with solar operating. When the batteries are low...
by cberdie
Sat Feb 18, 2017 11:39 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Where do we find PHRF ratings for older boats?
Replies: 8
Views: 7572

Re: Where do we find PHRF ratings for older boats?

I was told the ratings were different for each boat. the one time I raced, the fellow that assigned my handicap went through an hour of protest over what he gave me. I'm sorry I don't remember the number. The ratings are biased towards windward work, not the Freedom's best point of sail. It's an aft...
by cberdie
Sat Dec 31, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: freedom 45 battery
Replies: 1
Views: 3567

Re: freedom 45 battery

I took my voltmeter to Sam's Club and bought trolling motor batteries for $70 a piece. You want to make sure all the batteries you buy show exactly the same voltage and it should be higher than 12.6. So far this bank of four has lasted since 2011 with extensive cruising and never adding water. I wen...
by cberdie
Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Freedom 40 cat ketch: Aluminum mast taper fairing
Replies: 5
Views: 4939

Re: Freedom 40 cat ketch: Aluminum mast taper fairing

We've tried both bondo and epoxy over our 20 years of ownership. Both cracked as soon as we encountered reefing situations. Remember the mast is supposed to bend. As soon as it does, the crack will open up. I've wondered if 3m 5200 would work as it has some stretch in it. Both our masts have had tha...
by cberdie
Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: help
Replies: 5
Views: 5563

Re: help

Change your fuel filter and try to run it. If that does 't work, tying the dingy alongside as tug boat or tow boat us is best bet.
Carl
by cberdie
Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F30 Cat/Ketch Reefing Diagram Needed
Replies: 18
Views: 16395

Re: F30 Cat/Ketch Reefing Diagram Needed

The block on the boom lash pulls the sail luff and boom down to rest on the forward boom topping lift pulling the luff down as well as the clew. Believe me I've been reefing with this system for 20 years and it works just fine.
by cberdie
Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F30 Cat/Ketch Reefing Diagram Needed
Replies: 18
Views: 16395

Re: F30 Cat/Ketch Reefing Diagram Needed

Andy: I've attached a quick draw of single line reefing on wishbone. Tied from the Padeye a foot or so from the end of the boom, through the reefing grommets on the sails, down to a block on the padeye on the other side of the boom, back to the double block where the outhaul uses one block, then bet...
by cberdie
Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Manuals and Documentation
Topic: 1981 Freedom 40 Aft Cockpit
Replies: 7
Views: 14448

Re: 1981 Freedom 40 Aft Cockpit

I've got the original owners manual (or most of it) on board Running Free. Unfortunately it's over 500 miles away. I might be able to copy it, when I'm there at the end of October, if you can't get another first. We've had our boat for 20 years, so if you have specific questions, let me know, and I ...
by cberdie
Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: 1980 Freedom 40 Running Free for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2862

1980 Freedom 40 Running Free for sale

Price reduced to $59,900. After 20 years of ownership and cruising all the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, east coast (Newfoundland to Key West) and the West Indies to Trinidad, we've decided to end our cruising life. Running Free is fully equipped and ready to go again. Information can be found a...