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by mrleinweber
Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Rudder Talk
Replies: 3
Views: 3992

Re: Rudder Talk

Hello. I saw your post and it seems you know a good bit about the Rudder/Bearing/Post etc.. setup so I wanted to post this question here also. This is about my 1986 Freedom Cat Ketch. When to boat is out of the water, I can grab and wiggle the rudder, ie not turning it, but kind of side-side/back-fo...
by mrleinweber
Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: Removing holding tank in Freedom 36
Replies: 4
Views: 7225

Re: Removing holding tank in Freedom 36

Also Curious on the Composting Toilet and if you have any experience with it yet ? I have a F36 -- same tank config as you have and I have replaced all the hoses, cleaned everything I can..and I still have an odor I cant get rid of -- maybe its just that the tank itself is so old.. So I am consideri...
by mrleinweber
Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Question: Rudder Bushing Bad ? How to replace ??
Replies: 0
Views: 1338

Question: Rudder Bushing Bad ? How to replace ??

Hello All. after a number of repairs including a recent transmission rebuilt (pictures in posted in this forum), it is time to resolve a rudder issue. I have long noticed that the Wheel moves little bit in each direction before the rudder moves -- seems like there is some rudder play. I have checked...
by mrleinweber
Wed Nov 03, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Update -- FIXED ! : Kanzaki Transmission Removal (F36 Yanmar 36mf30)
Replies: 6
Views: 3802

Re: Question: Kanzaki Transmission Removal (F36 Yanmar 36mf30)

Hello All. it has taken me some time but we have a rebuilt transmission and it works great. The previous symptom was that the tranmission did not shift smoothly and would not properly go into Forward..turns out the internal gears were worn after 30 years. I removed transmission (all the details in t...
by mrleinweber
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Mast Headlight bulb
Replies: 2
Views: 4985

Re: Mast Headlight bulb

Not sure of the bulb size but the better thing to do is replace with an LED - optimally a tri-color mast head light which is awesome when sailing at night
by mrleinweber
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Question: Freedom Symbol/Metal Sign
Replies: 8
Views: 3809

Re: Question: Freedom Symbol/Metal Sign

Thanks !

When all else quiets down I will see about getting one made..

If I find someone, I will post details here.

Regards, Michael
by mrleinweber
Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Update -- FIXED ! : Kanzaki Transmission Removal (F36 Yanmar 36mf30)
Replies: 6
Views: 3802

Re: Question: Kanzaki Transmission Removal (F36 Yanmar 36mf30)

Success ! Thanks to everyone who posted. I knocked out the teeth and was able to remove the transmission exactly like the pictures above. The tranmission rod was fused into the Damper Plate and would never have come off... Rick at East Coast transmission had me UPS him the tranny and he is servicing...
by mrleinweber
Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Freedom 33 for Parts or Major Restore -SOLD
Replies: 9
Views: 3349

Re: Freedom 33 for Parts or Major Restore

Hello, IF you going the parts route.. The item I would like the most is the Freedom Metal Logo under the companionway Stairs.. My metal logo/symbol is missing - just two screw holes. Would be great to have it back and proud on my Freedom 36... IF you part the boat out I would really like to buy that...
by mrleinweber
Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Question: Freedom Symbol/Metal Sign
Replies: 8
Views: 3809

Re: Question: Freedom Symbol/Metal Sign

Thanks...this is super...

IF I could please ask you to send another pic with a ruler on top to get the size up and down I can look to have one made from a metal smith friend.

Much appreciated, Michael
by mrleinweber
Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Question: Freedom Symbol/Metal Sign
Replies: 8
Views: 3809

Re: Question: Freedom Symbol/Metal Sign

Thanks...this is super...

IF I could please ask you to send another pic with a ruler on top to get the size up and down I can look to have one made from a metal smith friend.

Much appreciated, Michael