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by GeoffSchultz
Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:19 am
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Wing keel
Replies: 4
Views: 3923

Re: Wing keel

There's no doubt that the wing keel is a great anchor. I've gone aground several times and simply waited for the tide to rise. So, don't go aground at high tide! :D The biggest problem is that you can't tip the boat to shorten the draft of the wing keel, as the edges just dig in deeper. Right now, w...
by GeoffSchultz
Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:11 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: F40-40 how many were made?
Replies: 3
Views: 2754

Re: F40-40 how many were made?

It's between 26 and 29.
by GeoffSchultz
Thu Sep 22, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Cutlass (Morse) Bearing Removal - F-33
Replies: 21
Views: 6541

Re: Cutlass (Morse) Bearing Removal - F-33

Here's a photo of the prop strut showing the location of the set screws. I suspect that yours will be different.
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by GeoffSchultz
Wed Sep 21, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Cutlass (Morse) Bearing Removal - F-33
Replies: 21
Views: 6541

Re: Cutlass (Morse) Bearing Removal - F-33

On my 4040, there were set screws holding it in place.
by GeoffSchultz
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:36 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Original Harstick/F30 aft reef lines
Replies: 6
Views: 1307

Re: Original Harstick/F30 aft reef lines

I have a 40/40, but I assume that the same logic applies. Personally, I have found that a loose-footed main performs better than the alternative. I assume that Freedom found the same thing, as that's what they show in their diagrams. The reefing system gains a 2:1 pull-down, and one of the key thing...
by GeoffSchultz
Wed Aug 03, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Pulling the motor in a 40/40
Replies: 1
Views: 2142

Pulling the motor in a 40/40

I need to replace the motor mounts on my Yanmar 3JH2-TBE on my 40/40, and I want to pull the motor to do this and other maintenance. Has anyone pulled motor, and how did you do it? I was thinking about an A-frame, but the water tank (shown in 1st picture) is in the way. The engine drive refrigeratio...
by GeoffSchultz
Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Boom Vang mast collar
Replies: 3
Views: 966

Re: Boom Vang mast collar

I have a 40/40, which utilizes the same boom vang collar, and mine sits on top of the mast ring. I use probably 1/4" extremely stiff sheet rubber to go between the boom vang collar and the mast. I crank that down as tight as I can make it. My biggest issue is the collar rotating in high winds. I hav...
by GeoffSchultz
Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: 40/40 anchor chain roller
Replies: 3
Views: 897

Re: 40/40 anchor chain roller

I have replaced ours several times. I make it out of HDPE and drill it out, on a lathe. If you don't have a lathe, bring it to a machine shop and they should be able to do it quickly.

-- Geoff
by GeoffSchultz
Thu Jun 02, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Camber spar
Replies: 2
Views: 881

Re: Camber spar

On my 40/40 I have the long end attached to the jib sheet so that there's sufficient force to keep the camber spar arched upward so that the hatch (and Breeze Booster) can be open without rubbing sailcover.
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by GeoffSchultz
Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:13 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Impeller puller for Yanmar 3JH series
Replies: 4
Views: 2995

Impeller puller for Yanmar 3JH series

If you're like me and curse every time that you have to change your impeller, I just (hey, I've *only* owned BlueJacket for 23 years...) found this impeller puller for a Yanmar 3JH motor. It is part #129671-92110. This may fit other impellers. s BlueJacket has been stuck in Guatemala for the past 2 ...