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by Hans
Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:25 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Freedom 45 info needed
Replies: 2
Views: 5408

Re: Freedom 45 info needed

Hi Tim, I own a 45ft ac since almost 2 years, I can give some answers. Freedoms' are primairily cruising boats, very sound built. Lots of space, easily handled, also for a shorthanded crew. Mostly they do'nt point very high. 30-35 degrees apparent normally, depending on sea conditions. I have a deep...
by Hans
Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Sailomat and hydovane windvanes
Replies: 37
Views: 35109

Re: Sailomat and hydovane windvanes

Hello Michel, Nice you asked John Curry for his opinion. I did'nt know there was a better, more powerful rudder now. I certainly will try it. I do not completely concur with John esp his remarks about the freestanding carbonfiber mast. In a puff of wind weatherhelm is in my opinion mainly created by...
by Hans
Mon Jan 18, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Freedom 45's
Replies: 17
Views: 15482

Re: Freedom 45's

Hi Freedomtogo, I think we did meet dec '08 while visiting Virgin Gorda. I am sorry to have forgotten your name. But I still remember the main boom furling and jibfurler and I admired your different interior lay out. I am curious about your experience with this kind of rig compared to the original o...
by Hans
Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Freedom 45's
Replies: 17
Views: 15482

Re: Freedom 45's

Hi Charles and Sooze, Nice to see more Freedom enthousiastics. Christine and I are (more or less recently) also proud 45ft owners. We have "Scherezade" #47, aft cockpit. Bought her in Saint Petersburg ( Fl, USA), sailed her nov 09 via the Bahama's to Tortola. Boat is at present in Rodney Bay, Saint ...
by Hans
Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:05 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Sailomat and hydovane windvanes
Replies: 37
Views: 35109

Re: Sailomat and hydovane windvanes

I am recent on the forum. I have a Hydrovane on my 45ft aft cockpit. Have used it for nearly 2000 miles now. Here is my experience. Being not a servo-pendulum type it's not forgiving when not balancing the boat's rig. It's a well designed, sturdy built piece of quality equipment and it forces you to...
by Hans
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: "Coppercoat" Bottom Paint
Replies: 2
Views: 3266

Re: "Coppercoat" Bottom Paint

I have Coppercoat on my Freedom 38 since spring 2006. Wonderful product, a bit of extensive work to put it on, but then you're done. Winters are pretty mild here. Boat stays in the water year round. She was hauled '09 for adjusting the prop. She only needed some brushing for cleaning, no need for hi...