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by tanton37
Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:04 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Wire slapping in mast....halyards too
Replies: 7
Views: 2489

Wire slapping in mast....halyards too

Doing a rewire on the masts and wondering what the general consensus is on best method to eliminate wire slap inside the mast. Mine looked to have originally had sponges tied on at intervals but they had long since disintegrated. I've been told swimming pool noodles would last? Or heavy duty zip tie...
by tanton37
Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:36 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: 1983 Freedom 28 Cat Ketch For Sale
Replies: 7
Views: 8491

Re: 1983 Freedom 28 Cat Ketch For Sale

Any interior pictures? She looks pristine!
by tanton37
Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: For sale Volvo MD17c
Replies: 0
Views: 1529

For sale Volvo MD17c

In excellent condition, very low (less than 400) hours. With transmission, Morse shift, control panel, gauges, key and set of OEM manuals. Located in Kingston Ontario. Asking 3600 Canadian firm.Able to pallet and ship at additional cost to buyer. Cheers, David
by tanton37
Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Climbing the masts on a 28 CK?
Replies: 9
Views: 3172

Re: Climbing the masts on a 28 CK?

I've been to the top of both masts on my CK28 many times in the bosuns chair. (Where's a good bosun when you need one?) I only weigh 165 lb. and the halyards are all external on the 28's that I've ever seen. I always carry insurance in the way of a Prussic knot around the mast in case a block/line e...
by tanton37
Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:16 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: 28 CK Centerboard Loading?
Replies: 4
Views: 2196

Re: 28 CK Centerboard Loading?

It is about the ONLY thing I don't LOVE about my boat. That CB is a real #$**& to raise so that I rarely lower it. I have seriously considered moving the line to the aft end of the CB to reduce some of the very convuluted block arrangements on the forward edge. The line would "sing" with movement th...
by tanton37
Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: 1983 Freedom 39 Deck Salon schooner hull #27
Replies: 2
Views: 2725

Re: 1983 Freedom 39 Deck Salon schooner hull #27

Start with an honest detailed description and lots of good pictures right here. Costs nothing and you are dealing with members whom by their involvement with the forum are naturally interested. Makes perfect sense to me. Cheers
by tanton37
Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Freedom 28 CK for Free in MA - SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 3903

Re: Freedom 28 CK for Free in MA, must go

Interested. ....how do I contact you? Thanks, David
by tanton37
Sun Feb 16, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: reefing points of a cat ketch
Replies: 9
Views: 5663

Re: reefing points of a cat ketch

Above attachment is some kinda scam thing...don't click.
by tanton37
Wed Jan 29, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Looking for F32 on East coast
Replies: 0
Views: 2504

Looking for F32 on East coast

Hi,
Looking for a well kept F32 on the east coast or Great Lakes. All leads appreciated.
Cheers, David
by tanton37
Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Campbell sailor propeller Freedom 28ck
Replies: 2
Views: 2995

Re: Campbell sailor propeller Freedom 28ck

Mine has a 3 blade.....what do you want to know