New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32

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Posted by Larry (kracherlandl@…>)

Hi all,

My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have been
reading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.

3 questions

  1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mount
    spinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams show
    no stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?

  2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for a
    Great Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Some
    people say the bladder types smell. Any advice?

  3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one that
    came with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.

Thanks

Larry

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Posted by Michael G Katz (mgkatz@…>)

For whatever it is worth, I am moving my 1991 F38 to Great Lakes from East Coast, and had only a very small holding tank. I put in a polyethylene tank, 30 gallons, that Ronco Plastics (in California) made for me to dimensions specified by Paul Dennis of Warren River Boat Works. It is triangular shaped and mounted on port side under vee-berth. I also changed out all sanitation hoses with the highest grade available–I think I paid around $6 a linear foot! Very happy with this set up, and no odor whatsoever.
Michael Katz
Freedom 38
“Acquittal”

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From: Larry
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:03 AM
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32
Hi all,My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have beenreading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.3 questions1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mountspinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams showno stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for aGreat Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Somepeople say the bladder types smell. Any advice?3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one thatcame with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.ThanksLarry

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Posted by kholden@…> (kholden@…>)

Larry, on my F-30, which is very similar to the 32 ex the swim platform, the spinnaker is controlled by a number of lines. There is no backstay on the mast.
The sail is hoisted by the spinnaker halyard, and is connected to a furler system in the bow pulpit. The big spinnaker pole is inserted thru the gun mount tube with a pin holding it centered. The boat now looks like a hammerhead shark. Make sure to check the nut holding the gun mount tube every once in awhile, because they are very difficult to replace-btw, anyone have an extra?

There are two lines that attach to the pole, one to each end, which allows you to vary the angle of the pole. I normally try to have it about parallel to the boom. There are two sheet lines, sometimes called spinnaker reins, which are tied to the respective corners of the sail, lead thru small blocks at the end of the pole, then back to small blocks near the transom. From these blocks, the sheets terminate into small cam cleats. The last lines are for furling or un-furling the sail itself, and terminate in the rope clutches on the cabin top.

When underway, it is pretty simple to adjust the pole angle, then the sheets, for proper trim.

Good luck with the new boat, I’m sure you will love it.
Kent Holden
F-30 Breakaway
Connecticut

-----Original Message-----From: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com [mailto:freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of LarrySent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:04 AMTo: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.comSubject: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32Hi all,My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have beenreading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.3 questions1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mountspinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams showno stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for aGreat Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Somepeople say the bladder types smell. Any advice?3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one thatcame with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.ThanksLarry
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Posted by Larry Kraus (kracherlandl@…>)

Kent,

Thank you for the rapid response! I jusy joined the group this AM and
posted my message at the same time. I’ve been told that the Freedom
Yacht owners are a great group that loves their boats.

Unfortunately, our boat is still under shrink wrap, so I’m trying to
figure these things out while laying on my belly on the deck, and
reading the manuals that I have. Your information makes things alot
more clear. I’ve been scratching my head wondering how the roller
furling can work with a jib that uses a camber spar. The roller furling
must be for the spinnaker.

The new boat is like a jigsaw puzzle that we’re trying to figure out.
We’ve chartered since 1985, but decided to buy a boat while we’re still
young enough to learn all the systems. We just can’t wait for the
Minnesota ice to thaw and get started.

Thank you for your kind help!

Best regards,

Larry Kraus


kholden@… wrote:

Larry, on my F-30, which is very similar to
the 32 ex the swim platform, the spinnaker is controlled by a number of
lines. There is no backstay on the mast.
The sail is hoisted by the spinnaker halyard,
and is connected to a furler system in the bow pulpit. The big
spinnaker pole is inserted thru the gun mount tube with a pin holding
it centered. The boat now looks like a hammerhead shark. Make sure to
check the nut holding the gun mount tube every once in awhile, because
they are very difficult to replace-btw, anyone have an extra?

There are two lines that attach to the pole,
one to each end, which allows you to vary the angle of the pole. I
normally try to have it about parallel to the boom. There are two sheet
lines, sometimes called spinnaker reins, which are tied to the
respective corners of the sail, lead thru small blocks at the end of
the pole, then back to small blocks near the transom. From these
blocks, the sheets terminate into small cam cleats. The last lines are
for furling or un-furling the sail itself, and terminate in the rope
clutches on the cabin top.

When underway, it is pretty simple to adjust
the pole angle, then the sheets, for proper trim.

Good luck with the new boat, I’m sure you
will love it.
Kent Holden
F-30 Breakaway
Connecticut

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Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:04 AM
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32


Hi all,

My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have been
reading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.

3 questions

  1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mount
    spinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams show
    no stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?

  2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for a
    Great Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Some
    people say the bladder types smell. Any advice?

  3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one that
    came with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.

Thanks

Larry




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Posted by kholden@…> (kholden@…>)


Its pretty simple, write if you have questions. The jib Does Not furl, but its self tacking, so its simple to tack, turn the wheel and try not to spill your drink.
I’m originally from Minnesota, so know what its like waiting for ice. Will you be out of Bayfield or on Tonka?

Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)


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To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun Mar 12 14:00:02 2006
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32

Kent,

Thank you for the rapid response! I jusy joined the group this AM and posted my message at the same time. I’ve been told that the Freedom Yacht owners are a great group that loves their boats.

Unfortunately, our boat is still under shrink wrap, so I’m trying to figure these things out while laying on my belly on the deck, and reading the manuals that I have. Your information makes things alot more clear. I’ve been scratching my head wondering how the roller furling can work with a jib that uses a camber spar. The roller furling must be for the spinnaker.

The new boat is like a jigsaw puzzle that we’re trying to figure out. We’ve chartered since 1985, but decided to buy a boat while we’re still young enough to learn all the systems. We just can’t wait for the Minnesota ice to thaw and get started.

Thank you for your kind help!

Best regards,

Larry Kraus


kholden@… wrote:


Larry, on my F-30, which is very similar to the 32 ex the swim platform, the spinnaker is controlled by a number of lines. There is no backstay on the mast.
The sail is hoisted by the spinnaker halyard, and is connected to a furler system in the bow pulpit. The big spinnaker pole is inserted thru the gun mount tube with a pin holding it centered. The boat now looks like a hammerhead shark. Make sure to check the nut holding the gun mount tube every once in awhile, because they are very difficult to replace-btw, anyone have an extra?

There are two lines that attach to the pole, one to each end, which allows you to vary the angle of the pole. I normally try to have it about parallel to the boom. There are two sheet lines, sometimes called spinnaker reins, which are tied to the respective corners of the sail, lead thru small blocks at the end of the pole, then back to small blocks near the transom. From these blocks, the sheets terminate into small cam cleats. The last lines are for furling or un-furling the sail itself, and terminate in the rope clutches on the cabin top.

When underway, it is pretty simple to adjust the pole angle, then the sheets, for proper trim.

Good luck with the new boat, I’m sure you will love it.
Kent Holden
F-30 Breakaway
Connecticut

-----Original Message-----
From: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com [mailto:freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Larry
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:04 AM
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32


Hi all,

My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have been
reading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.

3 questions

  1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mount
    spinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams show
    no stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?

  2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for a
    Great Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Some
    people say the bladder types smell. Any advice?

  3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one that
    came with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.

Thanks

Larry





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Posted by Larry Kraus (kracherlandl@…>)

Lake City the first shakedown year. Then up to Bayfield.

kholden@… wrote:

Re: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32

Its pretty simple, write if you have questions. The
jib Does Not furl, but its self tacking, so its simple to tack, turn
the wheel and try not to spill your drink.
I’m originally from Minnesota, so know what its like waiting for ice.
Will you be out of Bayfield or on Tonka?

Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)


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From: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun Mar 12 14:00:02 2006
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32

Kent,

Thank you for the rapid response! I jusy joined the group this AM and
posted my message at the same time. I’ve been told that the Freedom
Yacht owners are a great group that loves their boats.

Unfortunately, our boat is still under shrink wrap, so I’m trying to
figure these things out while laying on my belly on the deck, and
reading the manuals that I have. Your information makes things alot
more clear. I’ve been scratching my head wondering how the roller
furling can work with a jib that uses a camber spar. The roller furling
must be for the spinnaker.

The new boat is like a jigsaw puzzle that we’re trying to figure out.
We’ve chartered since 1985, but decided to buy a boat while we’re still
young enough to learn all the systems. We just can’t wait for the
Minnesota ice to thaw and get started.

Thank you for your kind help!

Best regards,

Larry Kraus


kholden@… wrote:


Larry, on my F-30, which is very similar to the 32 ex the swim
platform, the spinnaker is controlled by a number of lines. There is no
backstay on the mast.
The sail is hoisted by the spinnaker halyard, and is connected to a
furler system in the bow pulpit. The big spinnaker pole is inserted
thru the gun mount tube with a pin holding it centered. The boat now
looks like a hammerhead shark. Make sure to check the nut holding the
gun mount tube every once in awhile, because they are very difficult to
replace-btw, anyone have an extra?

There are two lines that attach to the pole, one to each end, which
allows you to vary the angle of the pole. I normally try to have it
about parallel to the boom. There are two sheet lines, sometimes called
spinnaker reins, which are tied to the respective corners of the sail,
lead thru small blocks at the end of the pole, then back to small
blocks near the transom. From these blocks, the sheets terminate into
small cam cleats. The last lines are for furling or un-furling the sail
itself, and terminate in the rope clutches on the cabin top.

When underway, it is pretty simple to adjust the pole angle, then the
sheets, for proper trim.

Good luck with the new boat, I’m sure you will love it.
Kent Holden
F-30 Breakaway
Connecticut

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Behalf Of Larry
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:04 AM
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32


Hi all,

My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have been
reading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.

3 questions

  1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mount
    spinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams show
    no stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?

  2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for a
    Great Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Some
    people say the bladder types smell. Any advice?

  3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one that
    came with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.

Thanks

Larry





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Posted by Larry Kraus (kracherlandl@…>)


Hi Michael,

Where is the head located in your F38? The head in our F32 is aft Port
side and the holding tank is diectly behind it with access from the
Port cockpit locker. Did you install the atnkl yourself or did you have
a yard do it?

Larry K

Michael G Katz wrote:

For whatever it is worth, I am
moving my 1991 F38 to Great Lakes from East Coast, and had only a very
small holding tank. I put in a polyethylene tank, 30 gallons, that
Ronco Plastics (in California) made for me to dimensions specified by
Paul Dennis of Warren River Boat Works. It is triangular shaped and
mounted on port side under vee-berth. I also changed out all
sanitation hoses with the highest grade available–I think I paid
around $6 a linear foot! Very happy with this set up, and no odor
whatsoever.
Michael Katz
Freedom 38
“Acquittal”

Original Message -----
From:
Larry
To:
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Sent:
Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:03 AM
Subject:
[freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32


Hi all,

My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have been
reading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.

3 questions

  1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mount
    spinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams show
    no stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?

  2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for a
    Great Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Some
    people say the bladder types smell. Any advice?

  3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one that
    came with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.

Thanks

Larry





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Posted by kholden@…> (kholden@…>)


I wouldn’t worry about the holding tank till you tried it for a season or two. You won’t be away from a pumpout station for too long and you will be looking at a major time and costly project. We just use ours on the Sound but pump out perhaps twice a season-granted we don’t live aboard.
Feel free to write if you have rigging questions, although once its set up, its awfully simple. Welcome to the family. Kent

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Sent: Sun Mar 12 15:19:32 2006
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32

Lake City the first shakedown year. Then up to Bayfield.

kholden@… wrote:


Its pretty simple, write if you have questions. The jib Does Not furl, but its self tacking, so its simple to tack, turn the wheel and try not to spill your drink.
I’m originally from Minnesota, so know what its like waiting for ice. Will you be out of Bayfield or on Tonka?

Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)


-----Original Message-----
From: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun Mar 12 14:00:02 2006
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32

Kent,

Thank you for the rapid response! I jusy joined the group this AM and posted my message at the same time. I’ve been told that the Freedom Yacht owners are a great group that loves their boats.

Unfortunately, our boat is still under shrink wrap, so I’m trying to figure these things out while laying on my belly on the deck, and reading the manuals that I have. Your information makes things alot more clear. I’ve been scratching my head wondering how the roller furling can work with a jib that uses a camber spar. The roller furling must be for the spinnaker.

The new boat is like a jigsaw puzzle that we’re trying to figure out. We’ve chartered since 1985, but decided to buy a boat while we’re still young enough to learn all the systems. We just can’t wait for the Minnesota ice to thaw and get started.

Thank you for your kind help!

Best regards,

Larry Kraus


kholden@… wrote:


Larry, on my F-30, which is very similar to the 32 ex the swim platform, the spinnaker is controlled by a number of lines. There is no backstay on the mast.
The sail is hoisted by the spinnaker halyard, and is connected to a furler system in the bow pulpit. The big spinnaker pole is inserted thru the gun mount tube with a pin holding it centered. The boat now looks like a hammerhead shark. Make sure to check the nut holding the gun mount tube every once in awhile, because they are very difficult to replace-btw, anyone have an extra?

There are two lines that attach to the pole, one to each end, which allows you to vary the angle of the pole. I normally try to have it about parallel to the boom. There are two sheet lines, sometimes called spinnaker reins, which are tied to the respective corners of the sail, lead thru small blocks at the end of the pole, then back to small blocks near the transom. From these blocks, the sheets terminate into small cam cleats. The last lines are for furling or un-furling the sail itself, and terminate in the rope clutches on the cabin top.

When underway, it is pretty simple to adjust the pole angle, then the sheets, for proper trim.

Good luck with the new boat, I’m sure you will love it.
Kent Holden
F-30 Breakaway
Connecticut

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Subject: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32


Hi all,

My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have been
reading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.

3 questions

  1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mount
    spinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams show
    no stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?

  2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for a
    Great Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Some
    people say the bladder types smell. Any advice?

  3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one that
    came with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.

Thanks

Larry





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Posted by Michael G Katz (mgkatz@…>)

My head is port side between main salon and forward cabin. My yard did the work–removal of old and installation of new tank and hoses. Not cheap, but very well done.
Someone here suggested you live with boat for a while before making any changes, and that is not a bad idea, but I should mention that my yard said they doubted my old holding tank was even the 12 gallons advertised…more like 7-8. You might want to figure out your tank’s actual holding capacity before you head out for a long cruise!
Michael Katz

----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Kraus
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:25 PM
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32
Hi Michael,Where is the head located in your F38? The head in our F32 is aft Port side and the holding tank is diectly behind it with access from the Port cockpit locker. Did you install the atnkl yourself or did you have a yard do it?Larry KMichael G Katz wrote:

For whatever it is worth, I am moving my 1991 F38 to Great Lakes from East Coast, and had only a very small holding tank. I put in a polyethylene tank, 30 gallons, that Ronco Plastics (in California) made for me to dimensions specified by Paul Dennis of Warren River Boat Works. It is triangular shaped and mounted on port side under vee-berth. I also changed out all sanitation hoses with the highest grade available–I think I paid around $6 a linear foot! Very happy with this set up, and no odor whatsoever.
Michael Katz
Freedom 38
“Acquittal”

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To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:03 AM
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] New (to us) 1984 Freedom 32
Hi all,My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have beenreading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.3 questions1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mountspinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams showno stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for aGreat Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Somepeople say the bladder types smell. Any advice?3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one thatcame with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.ThanksLarry

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Posted by smehder (smehder@…>)

Just before I sold my F32, I scanned the entire manual. It is still
in the files section of this site.

Steve Mehder

— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “Larry” <kracherlandl@…>
wrote:

Hi all,

My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have
been
reading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.

3 questions

  1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mount
    spinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams
    show
    no stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any
    guidance?

  2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for a
    Great Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32?
    Some
    people say the bladder types smell. Any advice?

  3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one
    that
    came with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.

Thanks

Larry

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Posted by Thomas Wales (twales@…>)

Hi Larry,
Check out my reply to Bob Frew. I thought I was replying to you.
welcome to the family, too.
TW


t 03:03 PM 3/12/2006 +0000, you wrote:

Hi all,

My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have been
reading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.

3 questions

  1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mount
    spinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams show
    no stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any guidance?

  2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for a
    Great Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32? Some
    people say the bladder types smell. Any advice?

  3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one that
    came with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.

Thanks

Larry

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Posted by Larry Kraus (kracherlandl@…>)

Thanks. I’ll look it up.

Larry Kraus

smehder wrote:

Just before I sold my F32, I scanned the entire manual. It is still
in the files section of this site.

Steve Mehder

— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “Larry”
<kracherlandl@…>
wrote:

Hi all,

My wife and I purchased a Freedom 32 this winter. Since, we have
been
reading all the manuals and getting ready for spring.

3 questions

  1. The manual says the first thing to do when flying the gun mount
    spinnaker, is tighten the back stay. What back stay? The diagrams
    show
    no stays at all and only a guy wire for the small jib. Any
    guidance?

  2. Holding tank for the 32 is only 12 gallons. This is small for a
    Great Lakes boat. Has anyone added holding tank capacity on a 32?
    Some
    people say the bladder types smell. Any advice?

  3. Does anyone have an original 32 manual I could copy? The one
    that
    came with our boat is a copy that has pages that don’t make sense.

Thanks

Larry






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