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by philipl
Thu Jun 09, 2016 4:20 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Cockpit Enclosure for Freedom 38
Replies: 9
Views: 9041

Re: Cockpit Enclosure for Freedom 38

Thanks for the great photos, Gerald. I guess you need an enclosure in those climes.
It looks warm and comfy inside. I reckon a wee dram wouldn't go astray on a wet evening on board.
Philip
by philipl
Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Cockpit Enclosure for Freedom 38
Replies: 9
Views: 9041

Re: Cockpit Enclosure for Freedom 38

Thank you for your comments. Doesn't sound like you used the full enclosure too often! Would love to see some photos if you ever take any during the season. in the meantime I re-canvassed the existing canvas and will look to do the side and back enclosures next winter.
Philip
by philipl
Tue May 31, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Boating through Cape Cod Canal-Advice?
Replies: 4
Views: 5437

Re: Boating through Cape Cod Canal-Advice?

You can enter the canal as soon as it turns west at the bridge. If you exit the canal into Buzzards Bay in the afternoon you might encounter the "Buzzards Bay Chop". This occurs with the typical SW afternoon breeze against 5+ knots of current from the canal setting up an uncomfortable steep chop. If...
by philipl
Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Prop Shaft installation
Replies: 6
Views: 5686

Re: Prop Shaft installation

Although I believe you can get the shaft passed the rudder with the bearing in place. My yard insisted on dropping the rudder when they installed a new shaft and bearing.
by philipl
Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: winter storage-mast in or out?
Replies: 5
Views: 5561

Re: winter storage-mast in or out?

Mast in for 5 of the past 6 years. No problems. I have a furclough cover. I took the mast out one year to install new mast electrics and check the rigging. Cheaper to store and to be honest I am always concerned about possible damage by pulling the mast.
by philipl
Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Feathering prop on an F36/38
Replies: 9
Views: 7949

Re: Feathering prop on an F36/38

I installed a Kiwi folding prop on our F38. It cost $1500 and I am very happy with it. I replaced a 2 bladed fixed prop. Great improvement all around. Forward, reverse and sailing. The prop looks 'light' but I pulled a lobsterpot line across it while sailing and it sounded like I ran aground. I was ...
by philipl
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Cockpit Enclosure for Freedom 38
Replies: 9
Views: 9041

Cockpit Enclosure for Freedom 38

I am thinking of putting a full enclosure or part enclosure ( no back) on the cockpit of my Freedom 38. Currently has a separate bimini and dodger. Has anyone done this? Would love to see some photos or ideas on this. Photo of our boat is attached.
by philipl
Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: News
Topic: Helping to pay for FreedomYachts.org
Replies: 16
Views: 29803

Re: Helping to pay for FreedomYachts.org

I saw this funding request too late but would like to add my gratitude for all the work done in maintaining this excellent web site.
by philipl
Tue Sep 10, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Shaft Coupling and shaft vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 6363

Re: Shaft Coupling and shaft vibration

Final Report Well I tried to balance the engine twice. The vibration continued and seemed to get worse. Finally I had the boat hauled. The strut was bent off center and the cutless bearing was gone. The coupling was also worn. I think the strut may have been bent by an object. That caused the prop s...
by philipl
Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Shaft Coupling and shaft vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 6363

Re: Shaft Coupling and shaft vibration

Thank you Jim and Erik for the advice. I have a split coupling. I will take it apart this weekend. Hopefully I can just reinsert the key with some lockite and get through the rest of the season. Otherwise...