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by sailmon
Fri Dec 24, 2010 5:24 pm
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Self tacking jib on the sloop rig.
Replies: 24
Views: 27216

Re: Self tacking jib on the sloop rig.

Interesting thoughts on asymmetrical spi. I was thinking about a reaching sail on flexible furler for our F38. Will need to give some serious thought to construction so as to have reasonable wind range. Am not sure if it would replace the self-tacking jib - but would really love to free up foredeck ...
by sailmon
Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: Cruising
Topic: Severe weather sailing
Replies: 6
Views: 8005

Re: Severe weather sailing

Looks like my login timed out - so am re-posting. Sorry if this comes through twice. Another cause of the annoying scraping/banging noise is the mast-base moving back and forth on the mast step as the boat moves in a seaway. The ID of most freedom masts are not an exact fit over the OD of the raised...
by sailmon
Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Roller furling headsails
Replies: 5
Views: 5050

Re: Roller furling headsails

Wonder what brand or type of furlers you have been using? I've heard that the whip-loading caused by mast movement will damage (tear apart) furler extrusions. I recently heard someone talk about using a flexible furler with a reaching foresail. Appreciate any thoughts.
Bob
by sailmon
Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: Engines and Mechanical Systems
Topic: fuel oil in the bilge -- F38
Replies: 5
Views: 5016

Re: fuel oil in the bilge -- F38

I've had some leaking from several of the banjo bolts on metal fuel lines - need occasional snugging.
by sailmon
Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Freedom 38 Mast Height
Replies: 4
Views: 5348

Re: Freedom 38 Mast Height

According to my original Freedom brochure, mast hieght above water is 55'6"
by sailmon
Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Main halyard at top of mast of F-36.
Replies: 8
Views: 10128

Re: Main halyard at top of mast of F-36.

For the future, the F36/38 masthead is equipped with 2 small (approx 1"dia.) sheves - one forward and one aft. They are there for a messenger line to pull a spare (masthead) halyard in case the primary one is lost. We run a 1/8" line through and then pull both halves forward (one exits aft) and tie ...
by sailmon
Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Self tacking jib on the sloop rig.
Replies: 24
Views: 27216

Re: Self tacking jib on the sloop rig.

I think running back stays are required for taller sails.
I'm thinking about a code zero or asymetric on a detachable flexible furler to add some horsepower to my F38.
by sailmon
Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Random Chatter
Topic: Freedom Yachts Demise
Replies: 3
Views: 6111

Re: Freedom Yachts Demise

Mark, Good to see you (in print). I just found this board - missed chatting about Freedoms since the old Freedom Board was overwhelmed with spam and taken off line. I did end up buying the blue 1991 F38 in Boston and have had 2 great seasons of sailing and working on her - here on Lake Erie. My old ...