Need a part to attach my jib

General Discussion
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Hello all, I was attaching my new jib on my Freedom 30 and I lost the stainless steel bracket which attaches the camber spar and the sail to the metal stay. Damn thing slipped out of my hand and went overboard. Neither a magnet nor a diver could find it.

Does anyone know either the dimensions of this piece or how to get a new one?

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Try Coletech
CamberSpar - Coletech or CamberSpar - Coletech

Note your browser may not like the links as they’re not the more secure https, but Coletech seems to be behind the times.

Coletech Inc
6950 Tow Road
Fairview, PA 16415

Office: 1-814-474-3370
Toll Free: 1-800-872-6950

Email sales@coletech.net

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I need specific information to give a fabricator. Width, dimensions, etc.

Anyone that has that please share.

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Here is a good source for this and other parts (scroll down).

Mine had a hole that I ran a piece of parachute cord through and tied it to the head stay.

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There are 2 holes on that metal piece which can be used to attach a lanyard. May I suggest that you do that in the future? :grinning: Believe me, I’ve been glad to have it tied on!

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I’ve got a spare from my F-30. No need to get one fabricated.

How about $20 including postage?

PM me

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Paul Dennis at Warren River Boat Works has these in stock, I think.

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Join the club. I did this exact same thing the first time I took the camberspar off my F30. It’s really a three-hands on one person job. As has been said, Paul had the replacement and a boatload of knowledge. To make it easier, I replaced the threaded rod that held that whole contraction together with a stainless shoulder bolt, fender washer and lock nut. McMaster Carr had exactly the needed parts, as usual.

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I sent you a PM. I’d love to take you up on your offer.

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Thank you Stephen. You right. It’s very frustrating. Of the 5 loose pieces, this is the only one I can’t replace at the local hardware store.

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This is the listing on ebay for Warren River Boatworks. Next time, tie a line through the hole and attach to the pulpit so it wont land in the drink!

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Thank you all. I have one on the way! Freedom sailors are the best!