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by kentmcl
Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:08 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Stack Pack
Replies: 13
Views: 9133

Re: Stack Pack

Yes, that helps a great deal, I get it now - thank you. Although I'm getting along fine without one, there are two reasons I'd consider rigging one: (1) Since installing the Mack Pack, when I put the boat away i lead the main halyard back to the end of the boom and use it as a topping lift so i don'...
by kentmcl
Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Stack Pack
Replies: 13
Views: 9133

Re: Stack Pack

Camino, I also have an F 35 Pedrick but it did not come with a dedicated topping lift - the original lazy jacks served that purpose. I also installed a Mack Pack and now have the same problem as Lee - no usable topping lift. At least on my '95 P 35 the only sheaves at the masthead are for the main a...
by kentmcl
Mon Feb 27, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F35 Hatches
Replies: 6
Views: 6338

Re: F35 Hatches

Interesting footnote on this one: although Bob and I both have 1995 F35s, my hatches turned out to be Lewmar Trimports while Bob has Bowmars. The specific model of the Lewmars would suggest they were original equipment so apparently Freedom used multiple sources. I've also learned that Hatchmasters ...
by kentmcl
Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F35 Hatches
Replies: 6
Views: 6338

Re: F35 Hatches

Hi Bob,

Many thanks! Mine is Hull 34.

Cheers,

Kent
by kentmcl
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F35 Hatches
Replies: 6
Views: 6338

F35 Hatches

Hi all, This spring I purchased a 1995 F35 (Pedrick) - what a fabulous boat! Her five opening hatches need new gaskets but the previous owner replaced the lenses and I can't find a brand name. Surfing this forum turns up both Bowmar and Lewmar on various Freedoms, can anyone tell me what hatches wer...