Bill wrote in
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looking at a freedom with a chamber spar jib.
any body have experience with that arrangement.
it looks easy to use but might be very limited on pointing ability;
so looking for any one with experience

I have a Freedom 40/40 with a camber spar jib and like it a lot. It's
absolutely wonderful when running down wind as it's like having a permanent
whisker pole. That saidd, when running *dead* down wind having a whisker
pole is a good idea as the main blankets the jib and it can flip from side
to side and there's a lot of mass associated with the camber spar. You
also have the fact that it's self tending, which makes tacking a piece of
cake.

The biggest drawback is the lack of adjustments due the lack of adjustable
lead blocks. If you're racing, this could be a major issue. However, if
you're cruising, this isn't a real issue. It also keeps the deck clear of
hardware, which is great. My 40/40 is a fast boat which regularly out
sails boats 10+ feet longer.

-- Geoff