Freedom 40 with innovative sails

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Castaway
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Location: Lerwick, Shetland Isles

Freedom 40 with innovative sails

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This rather nice centre-cockpit F40 was in Lerwick on Friday, en route from France to Norway. The permanent 'bimini' and spray screen will certainly improve cold, wet weather sailing, though we have had a run of sunshine this week.

The owner pointed out the single ply sails set with parrel beads; not the same as the G10 rig, however. The gooseneck of the boom is carried on a sleeve which allows the boom to move around the mast; it is held up by the uphaul which used to suspend the 'halter' when wishbones are fitted.

I would have liked to ask more about the boat, and how she sailed, but the owner was busy tuning her piano, prior to a recital on the boat, and I had wedding to attend. The next day there was a good Westerly force 4, and she was gone!
The barrel beads and sleeve for the boom attachment
The barrel beads and sleeve for the boom attachment
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In Lerwick Harbour
In Lerwick Harbour
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Lerwick Harbour, looking East to Bressay
Lerwick Harbour, looking East to Bressay
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Gerald Freshwater,
s/y 'Castaway', (UK F35 cat ketch, centreboard, 1987)
Lerwick Boating Club
Shetland Isles, Scotland

peaceandfreedom
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Location: F33 CK & F38 CK Milford ct

Re: Freedom 40 with innovative sails

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PIANOCEAN PROJECT YouTube channel and Two videos of the Freedom 40 with piano in aft cabin and aft deck.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Pianocean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSSJNIunDfM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccXlWj7BF0c


Happy sailing
Jim D

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