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by MarcHudgins
Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Spinnaker Rig Freedom 30
Replies: 11
Views: 2422

Re: Spinnaker Rig Freedom 30

That's a great process break down. I didn't see any pictures though? Are you aware of any line dimensions?

My sock has a rigid frame to keep it open -I'm not sure it was the stock set up or just how mine was made.
by MarcHudgins
Thu Jun 22, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Spinnaker Rig Freedom 30
Replies: 11
Views: 2422

Spinnaker Rig Freedom 30

I have obtained the original spinnaker and sock for my F30 (it had been in the POs storage) but it is missing the lines and rigging. That said, I have a collection of blocks I found on the boat that I think constitute the hardware. I'd be interested if there is a resource or if anyone could detail t...
by MarcHudgins
Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: f30 shaft seal
Replies: 15
Views: 4796

Re: f30 shaft seal

Thanks for the tip on the prop strut bolt location. My immediate concern is inspecting to see if the strut is grounded properly, so maybe an endoscope is all I need -unless I have to do some work in there.
by MarcHudgins
Tue Apr 11, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: f30 shaft seal
Replies: 15
Views: 4796

Re: f30 shaft seal

Tangentially related question: I need to hunt down my prop strut bolts -can you point me to the right place? I am suspecting under the quarter berth behind the gas tank?
by MarcHudgins
Tue Apr 04, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F30 Prop Strut Dezincification
Replies: 2
Views: 2148

Re: F30 Prop Strut Dezincification

Thanks so much for that. I just heard back from Paul Dennis and that was his advice as well. I'll just have to locate where the strut is accessible.
by MarcHudgins
Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F30 Prop Strut Dezincification
Replies: 2
Views: 2148

F30 Prop Strut Dezincification

The PO had anti-foul paint on the prop strut which we just stripped off and discovered what I'd classify as mild dezincification, some pink splotches, no pitting. There is some thought that copper based anti-fouling can do this, but also that the insulating properties of the cutlass bearing could be...
by MarcHudgins
Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: FS - Freedom 30 Fairclough Boom Tent Cover - As New
Replies: 2
Views: 2097

Re: FS - Freedom 30 Fairclough Boom Tent Cover - As New

Thanks for that! It really worked out and went on easily with a great fit.
by MarcHudgins
Sun May 22, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: F30 Freshwater Pump Replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 6067

Re: F30 Freshwater Pump Replacement

Thank you!
by MarcHudgins
Fri May 13, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: F30 Bottom Paint Estimate
Replies: 6
Views: 3517

F30 Bottom Paint Estimate

I need to get bottom paint and I was wondering if anyone had a good number of how much it might take to do the bottom of an F30.
by MarcHudgins
Tue May 10, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: F30 Holding Tank Set Up Question
Replies: 12
Views: 5731

Re: F30 Holding Tank Set Up Question

Yes that would work but you have at least one thing missing. The valve on the through hull, without closing that you would get flow to both OB and tank. Also you had another two way valve in one of your pictures (PXL_20220429_194015513.jpg), perhaps that was to stop the pump backfilling the heads, ...