Posted by jconron2000 (jconron@…>)
The “sleeve” is most likely the urethane collar that acts as a wedge
between the mast and the opening in the deck where the mast passes
through. I think you may be able to find this at www.rigrite.com.
You can’t use the boat with it or a replacement made from Spartite.
You do need a cap at the mast top or something to seal the top
against the weather else you will get rain water into the boat.
Have someone knowledgable look at your mast. It’s not supposed to
have a bend in it. If it’s been sitting on blocks or horses in
horizontal postion for a long time and was supported only at the ends
and not in the middle as well, then the bend is likely a deflection
due to gravity. If so, you may be able to coax the deflection out by
doing the same thing (put the mast on horses supported only at the
ends) but have the bow side towards the sky and add some weight on
the bow to try to deflect the bend in the opposite direction. You
may have to leave it in this position for several months.
Good luck,
Joe Conron
— In freedomyachts2003@…, “Daddy”
<ymgalvez1969@y…> wrote:
I finally picked up the Freedom 21! It is a 1983 shoal keel
sailboat
with trailer. The boat looks pretty good for an '83, but it does
need work. I hope it aint a money pit!
I got in my driveway two nights ago and it rained yesterday so I
havent been able to do a lot of research on the condition of the
sails, lanyards, etc.
The lanyards are old, probably original, as are the sails. The
underwater part of the hull is dirty, and does not clean easily.
The
mast is missing a sleeve(?) where the mast slides connects to the
boat.Here are my questions:
How important is that sleeve, and where do I get a new one?
About how much will new lanyards (100%) cost?
The mast has a slight bow in it, is that ok?
Does the mast need a cap on the top?
How do I clean the grime off the hull without damaging the
fiberglass?
What is gel coat? And should I get it put on the boat.I am so excited! I remember sailing this boat as a kid and look
forward to sharing sailing with my family. I would rather fix her
than sell/dump her. I just cant afford costly repairs. Routine
and
scheduled maintenance will not be a problem. The traier is in
excellent condition, other than being rusted. I towed the trailer
with the boat on it from Texarkana to San Antonio almost averaging
60 - 70 mph with zero problems.And my biggest concern - SHE HAS NO NAME OR HOME PORT! Is it bad
luck to sail her otherwise? I think someone said it was. And,
what
do I need to do to name her, ie registering etc? I have never been
on the owning side of sailing before.I have been told sailing is going nowhere fast while spending large
amounts of money. I would hate to give up on sailing this fine
vessel if its gonna cost an arm and a leg to get her lake ready.Thank you for your help with my dumb questions,