Posted by pmouligne@… (pmouligne@…)
Yes, there are many scoops on F32. Paul Miller might be able to assist as he owns the mold, I believe;
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Sujet : Re: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Trying to decide between freedom 35 or 1991 38? any pros or cons?
Do you guys, who speak alot of the “sugar scoop stern” know if anyone has put one on an F32? How much does an addition like this cost?
Larry Kraus
Michael G Katz wrote:
I too have chartered the 35 in BVI, but bought a 38. Mark Edwards sold me–or actually my wife–on the minimal heel
aspect of the boat’s performance. I also talked to one delivery captain who had experience with both, and brought a 38 from Venezuela to Rhode Island. He also encouraged me to go with 38. It is very stiff, even with only a 4’ wing keel. Great nav station, roomy interior with “traditional” American layout. We have no regrets.
But I also liked the 35, and I’m sure I would have been happy with that boat, too. I really liked the separate stall shower on that boat, and liked the aft cabin, too, with its transverse berth. I do think the lines of the 38 are a little nicer, but that is very subjective. If you get a 36, do add the sugar scoop stern and make it a 38.
Michael Katz
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From: kerrynevins
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 2:12 PM
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Trying to decide between freedom 35 or 1991 38? any pros or cons?
We have owned a 36/38 (F36 with a factory made swim platform added)
since 1992. I have also sailed a F35 for a week in the BVI. The
F36 and 38 were made with the same, conservative sail plan. We have
never had the rail of our boat in the water. We have taken it out
in big winds a number of times just to try to get the rail in the
water.
After the 36 and 38 experience Freedom made a more “performance”
model. The F35 is shorter, narrower and lighter, but has more sail
area than the 36 and 38. I found the 35 to be very tender and a wet
boat. It was much more work than our 36/38 and a lot less
comfortable under way as well as on the hook. Keep this in mind and
sail them both in a stiff breeze before you make your pick.
Happy sailing
Kerry Nevins
— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Chale <jwchale@…>
wrote:
I like both boats. The 38 is larger and has more storage room.
The 35 is newer and has more modern features. The 35 has no bridge
deck and thus is easier to go in and out of the cabin. It has a
walk through transom, stall shower and a true “T” shaped cockpit.You can’t make a bad decision.
Jeff
kenjengreen <kengreen01@…> wrote:
Hi, I have been looking for a used sailboat in the 35 to
38 ft range
this year and have narrowed down to a freedom, I think for the $
they
seem to be one of the better used boats out there. I cannot decide
between the 35 and 38 any suggestions?b
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