Posted by lance_ryley (lance_ryley@…>)
Lola,
I’m curious what made you choose a Freedom as your ‘condo.’
Lance
Posted by Lola Jackson (lolaltd@…>)
I read about Freedoms and ease of sailing…seemed good reputation, and thinking they retain their value. I had a budget (which I have surpassed with these recent upgrades and repairs.)…So I looked at boats in that price range. I first wanted the F32…because of the curved seating area. On both these boats I like the aft berths, and the companion way steps…easy to go up and down.Actually the salon area is more spacious than the F32…and that then appealed to me for my easel.If you read about the boat it is stated it is not the best for liveaboard as not a lot of storage…well fortunately, I have a house 30 minutes away…I hope I made a good investment.You can see my boat here: Deaton Yacht Sales 30 Freedom soldI paid 34,500.00, for the boat and the upgrades came to 11,931.42. So like I said I have some $ into this boat,…I just thought the hole in the water stories would come every couple of months, not before I even got it into
the slip. The bilge is always dry, and no cracks on the deck, and no evidence of water in the boat…The boat was not used much.If anyone has swamp water land to sell, I’m your person…haha.Lolalance_ryley <lance_ryley@…> wrote: Lola, I’m curious what made you choose a Freedom as your ‘condo.’ Lance
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Posted by Bob (rweeks6508@…>)
Hey just think of it as a hugh water bed! I have been having a great time
reading all the response to your turning your F-30 into a condo. Let me just
say if I am in the need of a diesel which I may, 2GM20F, could we trade?? {:>)
All kidding aside good luck and can you do me a favor? Could you take some
pictures of the double bunk in the saloon, of the leg and it full extended
without the mats on it?
Bob
Posted by Bob (rweeks6508@…>)
Lola
One more item…I did not see anyone mention this or I missed it… but you
should make sure you use the right bottom paint. Some of the paints are made to
come off slowly as the boat moves through the water or fast currents to release
the protection within the paint. I am not sure what the official name is but
some like ablative…of course since I dont know the name I can’t spell it.
Anyway other paints do not depend on boat movement to release the protection.
This is the one you want since you plan to be dockside more often then not. I
have also been told that the F30 is as big or larger down below as the F32’s.
Not sure it that is a true statement but I think its very roomy for the size.
Bob
Posted by Lola Jackson (lolaltd@…>)
I believe it was the ablative( your spelling) 2 coats in 2 diff colors…is that the wrong one…was advised by the surveyor . The boat will be taken out, as there is a sail club at my marina…they teach groups, on your boat…as I’m a novice…I will take those. Then I also know other sailors in the area…and we can take out.I plan to run the engine would you say twice a week?Would that help stir things up?As to shelves and racks, I have seen them in boats on bulk heads, and they had a cross piece of wood to hold things in…As to the carpet , I was thinking of a scatter rug, with the white non grip backing…They do make a waffle type backing for under rugs too.Good on shelves, nav station any surface to grip. If I replace the stove, and add the refrig, I can put pots and pans in the ice box compartment…I have decided.Any other ideas for me let me know. I just retired from teaching Middle School 6,7,8th grades, and kicking up my legs on
the settee or in the cockpit reading a book or being lulled to sleep with the rocking motion …sounds good to me.Bob <rweeks6508@…> wrote: Lola One more item…I did not see anyone mention this or I missed it… but you should make sure you use the right bottom paint. Some of the paints are made to come off slowly as the boat moves through the water or fast currents to release the protection within the paint. I am not sure what the official name is but some like ablative…of course since I dont know the name I can’t spell it. Anyway other
paints do not depend on boat movement to release the protection. This is the one you want since you plan to be dockside more often then not. I have also been told that the F30 is as big or larger down below as the F32’s. Not sure it that is a true statement but I think its very roomy for the size. Bob
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Posted by Herman and Gail Schiller (hschiller2@…>)
Using 2 different colors is a cute trick many folks use with
ablative-type bottom paints. When the other color shows thru, it’s
time to recoat. It’s simply an early-warning technique for this type
of paint. Herm
At 04:05 PM 3/13/2008, you wrote:
I believe it was the ablative( your spelling) 2 coats in 2 diff
colors…is that the wrong one…was advised by the surveyor . The
boat will be taken out, as there is a sail club at my marina…they
teach groups, on your boat…as I’m a novice…I will take those.
Then I also know other sailors in the area…and we can take out.I
plan to run the engine would you say twice a week?
Would that help stir things up?
As to shelves and racks, I have seen them in boats on bulk heads,
and they had a cross piece of wood to hold things in…As to the
carpet , I was thinking of a scatter rug, with the white non grip
backing…They do make a waffle type backing for under rugs too.Good
on shelves, nav station any surface to grip. If I replace the
stove, and add the refrig, I can put pots and pans in the ice box
compartment…I have decided.
Any other ideas for me let me know. I just retired from teaching
Middle School 6,7,8th grades, and kicking up my legs on the settee
or in the cockpit reading a book or being lulled to sleep with the
rocking motion …sounds good to me.Bob <rweeks6508@…> wrote:
Lola
One more item…I did not see anyone mention this or I missed it…
but you should make sure you use the right bottom paint. Some of the
paints are made to come off slowly as the boat moves through the
water or fast currents to release the protection within the paint. I
am not sure what the official name is but some like ablative…of
course since I dont know the name I can’t spell it. Anyway other
paints do not depend on boat movement to release the protection.
This is the one you want since you plan to be dockside more often
then not. I have also been told that the F30 is as big or larger
down below as the F32’s. Not sure it that is a true statement but I
think its very roomy for the size.Bob
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