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by capt446
Fri Nov 06, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Engine Mounts vs Dripless seal
Replies: 4
Views: 2837

Re: Engine Mounts vs Dripless seal

Thanks very much, Mark.
Replacing the mounts this coming Wednesday and will publish the results in case others find the same problem.

Best regards,
Andy

Freedom 35 (P) Deja Vu
by capt446
Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Engine Mounts vs Dripless seal
Replies: 4
Views: 2837

Re: Engine Mounts vs Dripless seal

Thanks very much, Mark. Sounds like I am in the same position.
How difficult was it for you to replace the bellows?

Best regards,
Andy
by capt446
Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Engine Mounts vs Dripless seal
Replies: 4
Views: 2837

Engine Mounts vs Dripless seal

Hello all, Just purchased P35 "Deja Vu" and had a great sail from Ft Pierce to our homeport of Melbourne FL. As part of the survey deficiencies the previous owners replaced the Yanmar 3GM engine mountings which are connected to a PSS dripless seal. The seal does not leak up to 1100 engine rpm but ab...
by capt446
Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Water intrusion around ports
Replies: 4
Views: 2999

Re: Water intrusion around ports

Thanks very much. If we do wind up buying the boat I will certainly take your advice. Hope your F32 is holding up well. I owned one for a number of years (hull # 40)sailing out of Newport and have many fond memories of the boat.
by capt446
Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Water intrusion around ports
Replies: 4
Views: 2999

Re: Water intrusion around ports

Thanks very much. If we do wind up buying the boat I will certainly take your advice. Hope your F32 is holding up well. I owned one for a number of years sailing
by capt446
Tue Sep 29, 2020 11:45 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Water intrusion around ports
Replies: 4
Views: 2999

Water intrusion around ports

Hello all Just finished sea trial on 1995 F35(P) Deja Vu (hull#40). Two major problems encountered: 1. High moisture readings around most fixed ports, especially STBD side above the nav station. The ports themselves do not leak - assume the bedding is shot and water has gotten in. I'm curious to kno...
by capt446
Fri Sep 25, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Just Joining
Replies: 12
Views: 8738

Re: Just Joining

Josh,
Thanks very much. Survey is this coming Monday - we will check it out. How do you like your 38? That model was certainly one of my favorites.
Best regards,
Andy
by capt446
Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Just Joining
Replies: 12
Views: 8738

Re: Just Joining

Hi Camino,
Thanks so much for the reply and pictures of your electric winch installation.

Best regards,
Andy
by capt446
Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Just Joining
Replies: 12
Views: 8738

Re: Just Joining

Does anybody know how many Freedom 35s (Pedrick) were built?
by capt446
Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Just Joining
Replies: 12
Views: 8738

Re: Just Joining

Thanks, Bob for your comments. Looking forward to the survey and getting back on the water.
Best regards,
Andy