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by Hans
Sun May 25, 2014 6:45 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Flying the F-30 Camberspar jib
Replies: 5
Views: 5265

Re: Flying the F-30 Camberspar jib

Happy Sailing RVivian,

I am about to fly to St Lucia where Scherezade is at present to sail her to Europe. Looking forward to the trip
but crossing my fingers for a safe trip and systems which keep working.
by Hans
Sun May 04, 2014 8:41 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Flying the F-30 Camberspar jib
Replies: 5
Views: 5265

Re: Flying the F-30 Camberspar jib

I used to have the same problem. In my boat I solved the problem by giving more 'play' in the forestay. Allowing the camber-spar protruding
more forward when sailing close hauled. ( it also made the rigging of the camber spar inside the jib much less of a struggle then it was before)
Good sailing.
by Hans
Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Sheered Mast. Freedom40
Replies: 7
Views: 7528

Re: Sheered Mast. Freedom40

I would contact Paul Dennis at Warren River Boatworks, Warren R.I. He worked for many years at the Freedom Yard and I consider him the best authority concerning Freedom boats. He'll probably can give you the info you want. I wish you success, and please keep us Freedom owners posted on the developme...
by Hans
Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:57 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: F35 (Pedrick) mast track issues
Replies: 5
Views: 4827

Re: F35 (Pedrick) mast track issues

Harken cars should run very freely. When I drop my mainsail by releasing the halyard clutch it drops so fast I am afraid damaging the cars by the speed they hit themselves on the way down. Wasn't always so. I also replaced the halyard sheave up mast but the turning block on the mast foot as well. Ch...
by Hans
Tue May 14, 2013 5:58 am
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: new freedom 45 owner.
Replies: 3
Views: 5496

Re: new freedom 45 owner.

The forward holding tank is in my boat under the front V berth just under/aft of the chain locker.
For details of the jib boom you best contact Paul Dennis, owner of Warren River Boatworks in Warren, R.I.
Probably the best source for information and spare parts for any Freedom.
by Hans
Sun Feb 03, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Engine driven refrigeration
Replies: 7
Views: 7124

Re: Engine driven refrigeration

Thx again Geoff, I will start with some reading, have the Nigel Calder's Mechanical and Electrical Manual here at home. Will be busy for some time as I have to work also.
Will report or ask later, but thx for all the info sofar. Enough stuff to think about.
by Hans
Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:47 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Engine driven refrigeration
Replies: 7
Views: 7124

Re: Engine driven refrigeration

Normally I am in awe when I see the plumbing, compressors, solenoids and all other stuff which makes up the refregeration system and give it a wide berth. Reading your comments starts to make me less anxious about this, and reading that you have a good working, almost noiseless system on 12V which t...
by Hans
Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:55 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: solar panel and/or wind generator
Replies: 12
Views: 14558

Re: solar panel and/or wind generator

Dale, any idea how the lithium batteries performed on Nimrod cat? Couldn't find a link to contact David Straton.
by Hans
Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:01 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Bottom Paint
Replies: 18
Views: 15666

Re: Bottom Paint

Dale, Jotun Seaforce 90 looks promising. Please give a follow up with your experience with it. I will do the same coming year about the copper coat. I have also someone to look after Scherezade when I am gone. Don't like maintenance on returning either, I have to ask him how much growth there was or...
by Hans
Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:32 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: Engine driven refrigeration
Replies: 7
Views: 7124

Re: Engine driven refrigeration

Geoff, this is a lot of interesting and helpful info, a pity I am not an engineer and be able to work on it myself. Good to read that you installed a 12V system on the Grunert holding plates. I asked the same some time ago,( love the 12V Adler Barbour system on the 38, it's from '89 and still workin...