Re: Our Thanks - re: wiring

Posted by j32080@…> (j32080@…>)

Sean,

The push-pull switch was for the running lights. That’s all the boat
had when built. In essence, no wiring.

On mine, I converted the push-pull switch hole to a “power port”
(a.k.a. "cigarette lighter).

I overhauled mine (#259) from stem to stern with a complete wiring
setup. Details at the freedom21.info site.

(http://www.freedom21.info/bluemerle.htm)

-John

— Sean Mulligan <quadmulligan@…> wrote:

Our Thanks

To Max, John and Nick and F21 Group for their helpful comments on
our purchase of hull 307, Emmylou.

At least a dozen people have weighed in with their opinion that
360+NM on an untested F21 was stretching it, so a truck delivery has
been arranged for early April.

I’m sure I will have dozens of questions / ideas to share but my
priorities are shaping up like this:

  1. Mainsail - this rig seems to have the original sails. The
    spinnaker is in fine shape, but the main is really beat. We would
    like a new one. So far we have a couple of prices ranging from
    $1,300. to $1,900. seems steep… Have requested a quote from
    Thailand but not received it yet. My friend with a Freedom 40
    Cat/Ketch says the Aisian sails are fine…

  2. Electronics: Does anyone know what the push/pull switch on the
    outside of the sink cab. controls? Is there a wiring diagram
    anywhere for this model? Anyone want to weigh in with input re: dual
    batteries / voltage meters / lights / inverters / solar panels?

  3. Emmylou has “original” lifelines but I favor “full” lifelines
    with a stern pulpit (4 legs?) so I can pad the lifelines and lean
    against them when driving - what seems to work in your opinion?

  4. Finally (for now) - any experience with various bottom paints?
    This one was supposedly painted in '05 with Petit Trindad. Any other
    recommendations?

In the swing of things, Sean / Vivian


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Posted by Sean Mulligan (quadmulligan@…>)

And what a great job you did!
Did you make a plan and execute it all at once or do it bit by bit?
What was involved at the masthead? That looks incredible and I would
like to duplicate it (well, I may not choose to illuminate the windex).

Sean

— In freedom21@yahoogroups.com, <j32080@…> wrote:

Sean,

The push-pull switch was for the running lights. That’s all the boat
had when built. In essence, no wiring.

On mine, I converted the push-pull switch hole to a “power port”
(a.k.a. "cigarette lighter).

I overhauled mine (#259) from stem to stern with a complete wiring
setup. Details at the freedom21.info site.

(http://www.freedom21.info/bluemerle.htm)

-John