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by RadioZephyr
Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: -
Replies: 5
Views: 2493

Re: Freedom 35 strut source

Ask Paul Dennis. He definitely knows.
by RadioZephyr
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:17 am
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: -
Replies: 5
Views: 2493

Re: Freedom 35 strut source

Buck Algonquin
by RadioZephyr
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11997

Re: mast wedge help

What kind of boat is this? And where was it built?
by RadioZephyr
Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11997

Re: mast wedge help

That looks like Spartite, but it's been cut off the mast. I believe it's meant to be left as a seamless ring around the mast.
by RadioZephyr
Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11997

Re: mast wedge help

Aloha!

I had Paul Dennis pour my Spartite, so I can't detail the process, unfortunately. I do know that release agent only goes on the partners, not the mast. It also requires the construction of a clay "dam" to form the bottom of the mold, and the clay is included with the kit.
by RadioZephyr
Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Hard rubber mast stand
Replies: 10
Views: 3556

Re: Hard rubber mast stand

It seems like you're talking about what's known as a "mast step," which is what the bottom of the mast stands on. However, they're not made of rubber. The rubber part would be the wedges, which go between the mast and the deck. This is maybe what you're looking for?: https://rigrite.com/Spars/SparPa...
by RadioZephyr
Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11997

Re: mast wedge help

Sounds like Spartite can make a pretty terrible mess if it's not applied properly! Sorry to hear about your problems with it, Geoff.

On my boat, it's been a complete success. No movement, no leaks, and no issues unstepping the mast. I honestly don't really think about it.
by RadioZephyr
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11997

Re: mast wedge help

I had Paul install Spartite while my boat was in the water, it's not a problem. I don't remember exactly how he did it, but you can certainly call and ask him. I remember that we had to wait for a calm day.
by RadioZephyr
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: New (to me) 1982 Freedom 39 PH owner
Replies: 7
Views: 3604

Re: New (to me) 1982 Freedom 39 PH owner

Pretty sure it’s the same boat, due to the “2” on the sail. Freedom used the production numbers of their boats as the sail number.

Yeah, Paul rules.
by RadioZephyr
Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: New (to me) 1982 Freedom 39 PH owner
Replies: 7
Views: 3604

Re: New (to me) 1982 Freedom 39 PH owner

I think there’s a picture of this boat hanging in the bathroom of Paul Dennis’s shop. I’ve been looking at the picture for years, and then I saw you mention that you have hull #2.
Freedom 39 PH, number 002
Freedom 39 PH, number 002
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