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We have the same problem with our 39DS #27. It looks to us like the cabin top might have settled, thus causing water to puddle next to the cabin sides. When docked, moored, or anchored I mop up dew/rain almost daily.

Doug Monroe
s/v Spartan

Looking at replacing our Perkins 4-108 with a Yanmar 4JH5SE in our Freedom 39 PH. Has anybody done this? Anything to watch out for?

Thanks,

Doug and Cindy Monroe
s/v Spartan, 1983 Freedem 39

Looks like we won't be out of Alameda until tomorrow (Monday).

It was nice getting to meet gamayun and mdmatthews, who came by to visit while we were in Marina Village.

We'll try again on our way back north.

God Bless and Fair Winds,

Doug and Cindy
Spartan

Well, the cat's stitches are out, but the vet wants him to take it easy for a few more days.
We won't be coming in to Clipper Cove until Sunday afternoon earliest.
We'll keep you posted.

Doug

The olive oil trick only lasted a few months. The o-rings and packing had hardened. The Service kit is Whale part number AK0618, West Marine part number 2508844. Runs about $12 US. Easy to install. There is one o-ring that you will need a dental pick to get out (and destroy the ring in the process),...

Hi Carliane, I'm assuming you have Kenyon booms. The only place I know of with parts for Kenyon spars is rigrite.com. They are quirky in that you have to look up the parts you want on their web site, then call them with the part numbers to place your order. The web site does not include prices. We p...

gamayun wrote:Doug, I'm racing on a friend's Olson 25 that day out of Berkeley so can't make it. Darn.

It was really nice to meet you, Cindy and Maui! All the best on your cruising plans

Sound's like fun, have a blast!

Doug

We will also be there Sunday the 7th if that works better for some.

Doug

Hello, We are in San Francisco bay for an unplanned extended stay (cat needed veterinarian attention). We should be able to leave Alameda on September 5th. Would anyone be interested in a Freedom Rendezvous on September 6th in Clipper Cove? Doug and Cindy Monroe s/v Spartan, Freedom 39 Deck Salon, #...

I've decided to just trust that Ron Holland knew what he was doing, and not try to modify the keel. We did find we were listing to port when we got moved on board and tanked up the port fuel tank (PO had used the stbd tank exclusively, guess we know why now). I got a bunch of canned goods moved out ...