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[edited after re-reading the op] I'm confused by what you mean by " notice as I clamp down tighter that the spartite is being pressed through the deck partner and not "catching" sufficiently.". Isn't your pour flush with the deck-partner ring? I wouldn't expect that tightening the ring down would m...

In 2020 we noticed we had some very slight movement at the deck step (about .5-1mm) and loud thuds. We consulted a well-known freedom expert who advised us to replace the original wedges with pourable spartite. We did this and set off for our yearlong cruise. Unfortunately we heard the familiar thud...

Sorry to bump the thread, I have recently found foresail and a staysail for my F39PHS, let me know if you are still seeking dimensions and I will pull it out measure and photograph. Even though I have the sails, I have no idea how they would be rigged, and would really appreciate some details on ho...

I too have a Fredom 39 ( deck salon, hull number 27). I re-powered in 2014, when I was tired of mopping up oil from the engine, not able to run at rated RPM without overheating, the noise, and was on the way down the west coast to Mexico. A rebuild would have cost $11k, I was able to replace it wit...

The good news is, the engine is running again. The bad news is the mechanic confirmed water in the cylinders and it had been sitting a few days. I plan to head down and check the exhaust elbow, and design of the exhaust where the outlet is on the port side, as well as changing and testing the oil. T...

Thanks all for the replies, I'm not the most experienced with diesels but I know similar situations with gassers have ended poorly (but thats mostly from driving into a pond or the like). Gives me a bit of hope to hear that people think this could mean a bum starter. I have a mechanic who was recomm...

I was on Block Island from 7/20 to 7/24 anchored near the Lady L megayacht. What makes you think its not the starter? Belanich Dolcetto F38 Wow, small world. We spent a nice weekend there, on a mix of private/town moorings. I believe the starter motor is OK, solenoid engages and it does try to turn...

Greetings all, Two weeks ago we had a glorious sail to Block Island, running at 7-8 kts for what seemed like most of it. We motored back against the westerlies in Long Island sound for about 20 hours. No issues to report, temps nominal and good oil pressure and level throughout. We buttoned up the b...

Hello, I've done some looking around and I've found a picture or two, but I have never been able to find dimensions or drawings for the staysail that is alleged to have accompanied the F39PHS. Both our masts seem to have a sturdy block and halyard on the fwd side of the masthead. I'm not entirely su...

Sorry to bump an old thread but I found it helpful and perhaps could add some insight: the very ubiquitous (here in the US) line of Ryobi One+ tools has a pure DC car charger which can eliminate some of the conversion loss going from dc/ac/dc, plugs right into a cigarette lighter. The tool line also...