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by mikegabour
Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Relocating the Waterline
Replies: 4
Views: 2352

Relocating the Waterline

Hello, Freedom Community! I have a 1986 Freedom 38. I have been told by my diver that my waterline needs to be shifted up. He has evidence of growth above the existing bottom paint. Where should the bottom paint start (measuring from the Top of the Topsides/Bottom of the Toe Rail, at the Midship Cho...
by mikegabour
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Stepping the Mast
Replies: 7
Views: 2852

Stepping the Mast

This is my first season to step the mast on my new Freedom 38. Any tips for picking up a tapered mast? I'm not sure the crane operator will be familiar with a freestanding mast.

Thanks!
by mikegabour
Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F38 Mast Leak, Ready to admit defeat
Replies: 19
Views: 15243

Re: F38 Mast Leak, Ready to admit defeat

You might like to take a look for flexible drainage pipe connectors. I don't know details for the American market, but this is a US-based plumber demonstrating one on pipes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0CjCHPkTp0 They come in a very wide range of sizes and the price includes stainless steel jub...
by mikegabour
Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Mastboot Tape
Replies: 5
Views: 2630

Mastboot Tape

I just purchased a 1986 Freedom 36'. What do folks recommend for a Mastboot system. I have wedges from the old Spartite Mast Wedge System. What else do I need to step the mast and seal? Is LifeSafe Mastboot tape recommended? https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=75572# Thanks, excited to join the ...