FreedomYachts.org

The US and GB have often been described as two nations divided by a common language...

Pardon my ignorance but, per chance, is "lay a hull" anything like "hove to"? What I am asking is; are they terms like lorry for truck and bonnet for hood or, do they mean totally different things?

R Bush, I dont know if you read my post on refinishing cb masts I posted it a couple months ago. Check my posts as I made all the necessary mistakes needed to do a good job and you can benefit from them without the F#*^"+NG heartaches. I want to tell you this, and I cant empasize it enough, dont bo...

philipl wrote:I thought about putting salt in but thought it might damage the sump pump. Then I was thinking of pouring car washer fluid, but thought that would leave a stain. Maybe alcohol would do the trick...I have some gin left over after Christmas

That would be alcohol abuse!

Thanks Geoff,

Don't break a leg!

Clark

Hey Moderaters,

The Freedom 21 web site includes a map http://www.freedom21.info/map.htm showing where all of the members' boats are located.

Any chance you could do something like that for this group?

If you are an F21 owner or have an intrest in the F21 check out this site...

http://www.freedom21.info

Michel,

I know this is off topic but...

I must say, "Having grown up in Alabama and once again living and working here, I love the name of your boat!"

Fair winds,

Hans, Thank you for the review! I sail on a fresh water lake in northern Alabama. I have recently found a wet slip at my marina at $75 a year less than storing my F21 on its trailer at the same marina. That means I need to paint the bottom as the anti-fowling paint the original owner put on the boat...

Does anyone have any experience with "Coppercoat" bottom paint?

Painting your own bottom will cost significantly less than what a yard will charge. You'll want to prepare the surface properly. Usually a thorough powerwashing will suffice. However, if you're thinking of using a multi-year paint over a soft or annual paint, you'll most likely need to sand. I woul...