Posted by bobdilk (bob.dilk@…>)
What is the approx head room in the main cabin of an F-25?
thanks
Bob
Posted by Barbara Campbell (barbaranadinecampbell@…>)
Its right around 5 ft.bobdilk <bob.dilk@…> wrote:
What is the approx head room in the main cabin of an F-25?thanksBob
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Posted by Simon Dubberley (simon@…>)
Bob,
The answer is not enough. It’s O.K. if you are under 4ft-6" tall but is anyone!
Simon
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From: Barbara Campbell
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 12:18 AM
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] f-25 head room
Its right around 5 ft.bobdilk <bob.dilk@…> wrote: What is the approx head room in the main cabin of an F-25?thanksBob
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Posted by ed lawrence (hrscrk@…>)
Thanks for responding to my inquiry regarding the Freedom 25, about which I am writing a review for Good Old Boat Magazine.
I’m particularly interested in information about the manner in which you use your boat; areas in which you sail; typical conditions; the livability of the vessel; quality of the construction; performance; and any changes or improvements you’ve made or would suggest; and, last, problems.
To that end, you will find below a laundry list of questions, some of which will not be relevant to a free standing rig.
how long have you owned your boat?hull #?
how many days per year do you use it?______
what type of sailing: ocean, bay, lake, coastal cruising?_________
location (e.g. San Francisco, Chesapeake, Europe, etc) ?__________
typical wind conditions_________
weather conditions?______
what’s the worst condition in which you sailed, and how did she fare?____________
Performance:
how would you describe the boat’s performance, relative to other boats of the same size_______________________
upwind speed__ what is the most efficient point of sail on a beat to weather? maximum speed you’ve achieved
reaching speed and performance (90 degrees)______ maximum speed______________________
downwind speed and performance(120 – 140 degrees)_ maximum speed __
comments:
are you satisfied with overall performance?:___________
seaworthiness (ability to handle wind and seas)______________________
stability (resistance to heeling)___
How soon do you have to reef the main or shorten headsail?
comments:___ _______
balance (degree of weather helm)__ __
if she has weather helm, how do you balance her?
comments:____ ____
How often do you use the spinnaker? Do you feel the pole/sheets arrangement is easily workable, or a handicap?
speed under power__ __
Maneuverability. Is she easy to back up?_______ Will she turn in a boat length?
comments:_____ ______________
Construction
strength of hull, deck, rudder, etc.
Any problems with delamination?________________
leaks at hull - deck joint, ports, chainplates? How did you solve the problem?
____________________
has the bottom blistered?How extensively? Type
of repair made?Cost?
quality of mast, boom Has the mast been replaced?
comments
standing rigging: wire vs. rod, quality; has it been replaced?
comments:__ _____
cosmetics, wood joinery, finish trim, gelcoat, etc. Do doors and drawers close properly; do wood edges fit cleanly?
comments______ ____________
Livability
size of berths; how many can you sleep comfortably?
comment:_____________________________________
sitting comfort in main salon; how many can you feed comfortably?
comment:_______________________________
size of galley/ layout, equipment__________________________
size of head/layout, equipment________________________________
cockpit size, comfort _________________________________
general comments regarding livability_________________________________
Mechanical
engine size and type?suitability for this size boat?__
typical motoring speed____________________
What factor had the most to do with your choice of this boat?______________
What was the approximate purchase price?Current value?
What suggestions or comments that might be of help to someone considering purchasing this boat?______________________________
May we call you to discuss this in further detail?_
your name__
Tel #____
Thanks again for your assistance!
copyright ed lawrence, horsecreek productions, inc., 1999
----- Original Message -----
From: Barbara Campbell
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] f-25 head room
Its right around 5 ft.bobdilk <bob.dilk@…> wrote: What is the approx head room in the main cabin of an F-25?thanksBob
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