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by TonyB
Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Masthead removal
Replies: 28
Views: 4761

Re: Masthead removal

On a related question what have folks been using to seal at the deck? I used a Boat Life product that promptly cracked and leaked and makes a ton of noise. I want to dig it out and reseal with a better product. 4200? Something else?
by TonyB
Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:10 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Masthead removal
Replies: 28
Views: 4761

Re: Masthead removal

Did mine in Feb. used new foam insulation and zip ties. Old foam hadn’t disintegrate too badly.
by TonyB
Sun Jun 05, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Regulator Issues?
Replies: 0
Views: 2735

Regulator Issues?

Hey folks, my alternator isn’t charging my batteries anymore. Looking at my old ARS II regulator there were no LED lights on it. Called Balmar for help and they said the old ARS II was likely dead and I should replace it. They recommended the ARS 5, so I bought and installed that yesterday. No impro...
by TonyB
Tue May 31, 2022 7:04 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Radar Mast for F40/40
Replies: 3
Views: 1003

Re: Radar Mast for F40/40

OK well I am probably going to build a temporary radar mast out of a windsurfer carbon fiber mast for this summer. But keep me in the loop if you decide to sell yours.

Thanks!
by TonyB
Wed May 11, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Radar Mast for F40/40
Replies: 3
Views: 1003

Radar Mast for F40/40

Looking for one of those nice radar masts that bolt to the stern and then sweep skyward that I see in F40/40 and some other Freedoms. Anyone have one they would like to sell?

Thanks!
Tony
by TonyB
Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Stanchion Bases
Replies: 6
Views: 1601

Re: Stanchion Bases

I just purchased one from rig right. $189. Ouch. Welding some out of titanium or epoyxing some carbon fiber ones seems like a good alternative!!!
by TonyB
Tue Apr 19, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Stanchion Bases
Replies: 6
Views: 1601

Re: Stanchion Bases

I think that they may be these. But it looks like they might not be made anymore.
http://goiot-systems.com/wp-content/upl ... F97436.jpg
by TonyB
Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Stanchion Bases
Replies: 6
Views: 1601

Re: Stanchion Bases

I am looking as well. These are the one on my F40/40.
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by TonyB
Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F40/40 Boom Vang Attachment Point.
Replies: 2
Views: 893

Re: F40/40 Boom Vang Attachment Point.

Thanks I’ll check. But thinking I may have a heavier duty one built.
by TonyB
Sun Mar 06, 2022 1:33 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F40/40 Boom Vang Attachment Point.
Replies: 2
Views: 893

F40/40 Boom Vang Attachment Point.

Well when we were reassembling everything after putting the mast back in the boat we discovered that the tang on the boom that the vang attaches too was loose. At first I thought the rivets had come loose inside the mast. But after further investigation and drilling all the rivets out we discovered ...