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by ouroe
Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: 1986 Freedom 38
Replies: 0
Views: 2310

1986 Freedom 38

I'm posting on this site to sell my Freedom 38 before I put some money into it and list it with a broker. Asking $45,000-$50,000, depending on what stays with the boat in terms of tools, gadgets (Winchrite, Ipad for radar, etc). It's in the water in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. She has new in the las...
by ouroe
Wed May 01, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Starter for Yanmar 3GM30F
Replies: 0
Views: 2378

Starter for Yanmar 3GM30F

Does anyone have info on part number and purchasing source for brush holders for a Hitachi starting motor. This model has 3 brushes.
by ouroe
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:44 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Gooseneck Pin
Replies: 2
Views: 2643

Re: Gooseneck Pin

Try Warren River Boatworks in Rhode Island, I recently bought a gooseneck there.
by ouroe
Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: Cruising
Topic: Freedom owners in Sea of Cortez?
Replies: 1
Views: 6646

Freedom owners in Sea of Cortez?

I'm wondering if there are any Freedom owners in the Sea of Cortez that would be willing to exchange info/resources or just visit.
by ouroe
Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:42 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Furler for self tacking jib
Replies: 1
Views: 2986

Furler for self tacking jib

I recently bought a Freedom 38, and am thinking about having a furler for the jib installed, strictly for convenience and not having to deal with it on the deck or or having to put it in the bag when I'm finished with it.. I saw some old posts, but am curious about other experiences.
by ouroe
Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: using a drill for raising the main
Replies: 14
Views: 15324

Re: using a drill for raising the main

Thanks for all the input-good to know.
by ouroe
Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: using a drill for raising the main
Replies: 14
Views: 15324

using a drill for raising the main

I'm a new owner of a Freedom 38, and I've seen some old posts about using an offset drill to help raise the main. Doe anyone have some current input on what works? I'm curious about: using a battery operated or plug in? I have an invertor. What brand ((I've heard Milwaukee)? How much power I need- 7...