freedom 32 sailboat

First impressions The Freedom 32 is deceptive; at first glance it doesn't look like a boat to buy for sailing across the Atlantic. It isn't heavy on teak and doesn't have a heavy-duty sheen caused by oversized bronze hardware. It's also not a boat that is usually lavished with adjectives like beautiful and handsome, although it certainly has a unique bearing in the water. Aside from the rig, the most striking features are the wraparound cabintrunk and long coamings, both of which are often painted a solid, contrasting color that gives the boat a distinctive profile. Like any good catboat, the hull shape is beamy although the hull narrows at the waterline and the canoe shaped underbody has low wetted surface area. What you don't notice until you probe around is the very solid construction by Tillotson-Pearson. Two keels were available with drafts of either 4 feet, 11 inches or 6 feet. The lead ballast of 3,500 pounds translates into a ballast-to-displacement ratio near 40 percent. When you crunch the displacement of 9,000 pounds with the moderate waterline of 25 feet, 9 inches you come up with a displacement-to-length ratio of 258, which is a very good number for a cruising boat. Theoretically at least, it is light enough to be easily driven and yet heavy enough to stand up to a blow and also able to carry a reasonable amount of stores. Most of the 505 square feet of sail area is carried in the roachy, full-batten mainsail.

Construction The Freedom 32 was built by TPI in Warren, Rhode Island. However, it predates the development of the company's patented Scrimp method of construction. The hull is balsa cored, which, as regular readers of Used Boat Notebook know only too well, is a construction technique I am not wild about. However, when balsa coring is done well it creates a very strong and light hull. TPI's original construction was excellent and there have been few reported problems. However, delamination issues can arise when new through-hull fittings are added or changed. It is important to make every effort to keep the core material dry. The deck is also balsa-cored. On the positive side, TPI was one of the first builders to use vinylester resins in the outer laminate to limit blisters and the builder's attention to detail is superb. The ballast is lead and the tapered carbon fiber spar is stepped on the keel. The mast was guaranteed for life for the original owner, which of course doesn't do used boat buyers much good. The balanced fiberglass rudder has a stainless post. The bulkheads are stout plywood with teak veneers and securely bonded to the hull. The interior workmanship is solid if not overly showy, just the way I like it.

What to look for The Freedom 32 has aged very well and the boat doesn't have a litany of items to be wary of. Naturally, be sure to have the hull and deck carefully inspected by a surveyor to make sure that the coring is in good shape. Also, a knowledgeable rigger should check the carbon fiber spar. Freedom developed its own spars and there were a few problems with early boats. Most masts are now 20 years old. One age related issue that is not a problem for the Freedom 32 is the standing rigging. However, the running rigging, lifelines terminals and keel bolts should be checked. Also, any evidence of deck leaks should be attended to without delay.

On deck The cockpit is control central for the 32 and all sail controls, including the spinnaker, are led aft. There are clutches to port and starboard on the aft end of the trunkhouse and usually No. 23 Barient self-tailing winches. A molding is provided for a spray dodger. The cockpit is large and comfortable with nicely shaped seats and seatbacks. Freedom was one of the first builders to incorporate proper ergonomics in its designs. There is a serious bridgedeck and the mainsheet traveler is forward of the companionway, freeing up cockpit space. The Edson wheel and pedestal is located well aft with a raised and curved helmsman seat. There are small cubbies to port and starboard and a decent-size locker to starboard. The aft cabin has a portlight that opens into the cockpit. If you are not used to a free-standing rig you'll notice the absence of stays and shrouds the first time you make your way forward-there is nothing to hold on to. You will get used to it and the 32 does have long grab rails along the trunkhouse and well supported stanchions and lifelines. The nonskid may be worn and the boat I looked at in Ft. Lauderdale had added treadmaster in select places. Freedom didn't cut corners and used good quality deck hardware. The bow pulpit, which houses the gun-mount spinnaker pole, is especially robust, although the tube itself is a large contraption on deck. Down below Next to easy sail handling, the spacious interior is the feature owners like best about the 32. The plan includes two private double cabins, 6-foot, 2-inch headroom, a comfortable saloon and a functional, seagoing galley. Add excellent ventilation and quality joinerwork and you end up with a terrific interior, especially for a 32-foot boat. The 32 was one of the first boats to sneak a full double cabin aft, tucked under the cockpit, a design concept that would eventually sweep the industry. The aft cabin is to port and is entered from the galley. Hoyt was able to expand the aft cabin by locating the engine amidships, under the aft dinette settee, which also helps center weight. The aft cabin includes a hanging locker and adequate storage under the bunk. The L-shaped galley features a two-burner stove and oven outboard, a large fridge/icebox and two good-sized sinks. Pressure hot and cold water was standard. Counter space is at a premium although the boat I inspected had a removable panel that fit over the stovetop. Storage is limited to small lockers behind the stove. In fact, that's one issue owners note consistently: it is challenging finding enough room to stow provisions for long passages. Opposite the galley is a head with shower and just forward of that is a stand-up nav station, which allows for storage underneath. My current boat has a stand-up nav station and I confess, I prefer a more traditional sit-down arrangement. The saloon includes either a folding or half-moon-shaped table with a wraparound settee to port. The starboard settee makes the best sea berth and should be fitted with a lee cloth. An additional head and basin were options in the V-berth cabin, however that option does not seem popular, at least not with the 10 boats currently for sale on www.yachtworld.com .

Engine The standard engine was the 22-horsepower, 3-cylinder Yanmar 3GMF diesel. This is a sweet little engine, reliable and fuel efficient, although it is on the small size for the 32. Although most boats on the market still have their original engines the two that have repowered have opted for the 27-horsepower Yanmar. Access is excellent, the engine in tucked under the port side dinette settee. The 32-gallon fuel tank is located under the forward dinette settee.

Under way Although Hoyt was always interested in speed (as a champion one-design sailor he had racing in his blood) the Freedom 32 was really a cruising boat from the get-go. Easy sail handling is the essence of the boat. With the self-tending jib and main, tacking is simply a matter of turning the wheel, that's it, come through the wind, fill the sails and straighten things out. No sheets to release and trim, no winches to grind. The 105-square-foot jib includes a flexible batten that maintains shape on any heading, Hoyt called this arrangement a Camberspar jib. The lack of a backstay means that the mainsail can have an extra large roach and it's the workhorse sail. The main is set up with single line slab reefing and the small headsail makes a natural storm jib. Heaving-to is not a viable option for a catsloop, although heaving-to is not a viable option for most modern fin keel sloops anyway. Several 32s have crossed the Atlantic and one owner reported averaging better than 135 miles a day on an Atlantic Circle. That's great going for a boat with a LWL of less than 26 feet. Owners note that like all catboats, the 32 develops weather helm upwind, although a bit of helm usually allows for better self-steering. The 12-foot, 3-inch beam creates plenty of initial stability and limits heeling to a degree. The 32 is at its best reaching and watching the knotmeter arc past 7 knots is not uncommon. The 32 is nimble, and it's able to sail in and out of the dock. One of the more interesting features is the gun mount, which allows short-handed crews and singlehanders to raise and drop the chute from the cockpit. This system, which has been copied and tweaked by other builders, employs a short yard that extends from a tube mounted on the pulpit. The spinnaker clews are attached to each end of the yard, and the halyard is led aft. Yank up the halyard and trim the sheets. A chute scooper cleans up when it's time to drop the sail and finally the yard is retracted-a brilliant idea.

Conclusion The Freedom 32 is an intriguing option as a small but capable bluewater cruiser. Prices hover around $45,000, which may seem a bit expensive for a 20-year-old, 32-foot boat. However, the boat is deceptively big, well built and cleverly designed. It is an easy boat to handle and well proven at sea. A couple planning to take a year off should take a good hard look at the Freedom 32.

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A collaboration between Garry Hoyt on the marketing side and Gary Mull on the design, and built tough by Tillotson-Pearson, this boat, while not quick in light air, is a total cinch to sail.

The Freedom 30 grew out of something called the “Freedom Philosophy.” Getting its start somewhat significantly in the Bicentennial Year of 1976, this philosophy has several tenets. One of the most arresting is: “They did away with wires on bi-planes half a century ago. Why do we still need stays to keep our sailboat masts flying?”

That philosophy was developed and broadcast by Garry Hoyt, a Finn dinghy racer who was struck, sometime in the mid ’70s, with a yen to go cruising. Hoyt found that the boats available to him all entailed unacceptable amounts of effort, complication, and unfulfilled promise. What he wanted was “sailing fast without mazes of stays, passels of deck apes, and piles of jibs,” and what came out was a wishbone-rigged cat ketch of his own design. Christened the Freedom 40, the new boat took simplicity so far that she was offered with a sweep oar instead of an auxiliary when Hoyt founded Freedom Yachts in 1976.

Oar power didn’t go over, but for the better part of the next decade Hoyt, whose first career was in advertising, designed, argued, and innovated his company into the spotlight. Smaller Freedoms like the 33, 32, 29, and 25 came along. All were shaped by the same insistence: “It is possible to go very fast, indeed, even without crew or complication, if you have a boat that is designed for the purpose.”

Experimentation with rigs like the cat schooner and achievements like the gunmount system for singlehanded spinnaker sailing spiced the argument. Over the years both the philosophy and the boats it inspired found their share of takers. But there were problems. First of all, Hoyt was running out of converts. Says fellow designer Bob Perry: “You can always tell the pioneers.They are the guys with the arrows sticking out of their backs.” Aesthetically, Hoyt’s early boats were “a matter of taste” at best. The original Freedom 40, in fact, looked something like a galleon. Some people liked it, but it was very different. Then, hassle-free sailing was fun, but was it worth a price premium? And not all the boats performed superlatively; some were tender and all were underpowered in light air.

Far from abandoning invention (Hoyt is now the principal of Newport R&D) Hoyt simply sold out to Everett Pearson of Tillotson-Pearson Industries (contract builder of the Freedoms).

Design The new management picked Gary Mull to do their first boat. A Californian whose race record (Munequita, a Ranger 37, first overall in the 1974 Southern Ocean Racing Conference; custom boats like Dora, Improbable, and La Forza del Destino; hot classes like the Ranger 22, 23, and Santana 22) was among the best, he was also a graduate of the Sparkman & Stephens office and designer of fast cruisers like the cold-molded Hot Flash and the Santana 37.

It’s interesting to contrast Hoyt’s “punch a hole in the envelope” mentality with Mull’s approach: “While designing racing boats I have never seen any reason to be particularly conservative and had no qualms even about designing the double-ruddered, keel-less USA [for the Golden Gate Syndicate] to try for America’s Cup. But for cruising boats intended to go wherever their crews will take them, moderation is the watchword.”

Mull’s first Freedom was the F-36. She retained the basic elements, but she edged a bit toward the moderate; toward “normal” looks and “expected” performance-cruiser capabilities. Mull (a non-smoker who died of lung cancer at age 56 in 1994) wrote in his design commentary, “We agonized long and hard about whether she was a cruiser/racer, a racer/cruiser, or what. Finally it came to us: ‘Why don’t we just call her a boat?'”

The Freedom 30 was a follow-up to the 36. The family resemblance is strong, and pillars of the Freedom approach, such as a freestanding spar, cockpit-centered controls, a vestigial jib (tamed via the self-vanging “CamberSpar”), and a dead-even balance between a daysailing cockpit and a cruising interior, are evident in both boats. Some of the differences between the two stem from their difference in size, but many of the design refinements form an interesting indicator of how Mull increased his skill at suiting the Freedom ideal to the realities of wind and wave.

The F-30’s light-air performance, for instance, is better than her big sister’s. Begin with an increase in the sail area/displacement ratio from about 19 for the F-36 to about 20 for the F-30—not a huge leap, but that sail area was put into a big roach near the top of the sail, where it benefits from the healthiest airflow. The F-30 also has an appreciably sharper entry angle, and a more efficient sail area/wetted surface ratio.

Freedoms are at their best in a breeze. The F-30 gets good stability from a generous (a bit more than the F-36) beam/length ratio and from a ballast/displacement ratio of 41 percent (3,150 pounds of lead). The long, relatively low-aspect ratio keel keeps the center of gravity from being as deep as it might be with a deep fin, however. The boat is stable, but we would hesitate to call her “stiff.” Yet the bend of the carbon fiber spar plays a large part in depowering the main and most of the heeling force is concentrated in a single sail; this renders her quite sure-footed. None of the many sailors reporting to us felt it necessary to reef in winds below 20 knots.

Mull used the classic aesthetic elements: stem, stern, and sheer lines; house front and roof angle; freeboard, and mini-counter to keep his 30-footer from looking as chunky as a tri-cabin cruiser might. At the eye-catching center of the design are her big house windows that serve to direct your gaze fore and aft and make the boat look lively. It wouldn’t rate a mention today, but in 1984 when naval architects were just starting to wring full power from their computers, Mull talked about using his computer design program to fair lines and create full-sized lofting, to deliver CAD renderings of essentials like the keel and rudder, and to run performance, helm balance, and steering evaluations. Whether it came from the computer or Mull’s own calculation, the designer eased the F-30’s center of lateral resistance aft a good five percent of waterline length in relation to where it would be on a standard, sloop-rigged performance cruiser. That subtle shift makes the boat (essentially a catboat) harder to spin into the wind—i.e. it reduces weather helm.

As Jim Donovan, a protégé of Mull’s, concluded, “Probably the most important thing I learned is that just the right, and sometimes very subtle, blend of the yacht’s characteristics will yield the better design.”

In the midst of the production run, Freedom added a two-foot swim platform to the transom and called the boat the new Freedom 32. The platform, which adds some dynamic waterline, is the only difference, and Freedom 30 owners today can retrofit their boats with the platform. This 32 is not to be confused with an older Freedom 32, a Garry Hoyt design with a cabin trunk that extends right aft into high cockpit bulwarks.

Accommodation The Freedom 30’s interior gets high marks. Wood is used judiciously. The ash ceiling strips lighten the cabins nicely. The aft double is not palatial, but it’s serviceable, private, and surprisingly well-ventilated. One sailor complained that the saloon double is big enough for “only one and a half small people.” The berths in the other cabins, however, are larger. A nav station on a 30-footer is often awkward or useless. Mull achieved a workable, realistic space with the stand-up area (30″ x 24″) right by the companionway, which makes communication with the cockpit relatively effortless.

The ice chest keeps ice for three days in the tropics, thanks to its 4-inch insulation. Reaching into it, however, entails leaning over the stove. The pass-through trash bin was one of the first of its type, and works well unless you allow sloppy trash-passing, in which case there can evolve a smelly mess in the cockpit locker, where the trash can is shock-corded against the aft face of the galley bulkhead.

Lined and louvered lockers, rounded corners, and well-placed fiddles show real thoughtfulness, but prior to 1987, interior grabrails weren’t standard.

The head is inconveniently close to the hull side and the sink drain empties (without a seacock) at the waterline. We hear that the optional shower “works fine,” but there’s no surplus of elbow room lavished on the head compartment. The bilge sump, however, is deeper and more capacious than average. The shower sump (with its embedded pump) is a nicety that didn’t survive more than a year or two on most boats.

Despite the large fixed windows, ventilation for head and cabin is adequate via nine opening ports and three hatches. Headroom was originally published as 6′ 3″, but is a bit less than that—still very good for a decent-looking 30-footer.

Construction The hull and deck of the Freedom30 are cored with end-grain balsa (making her quiet under sail and helping to minimize condensation). The fiberglass laminates on either side of the core are built primarily of mat and 24-oz. roving using polyester resin. Where local reinforcement is called for, it was generally done by adding mass with 1.5-oz. “Stitchmat.” Solid glass was used in the stem, the keel stub, and below the turn of the bilges. Areas for mounting hardware and at the hull/deck joint are also solid. The boat was among the first to have a composite rudder shaft. That eliminated corrosion and allowed precise engineering and material control in this high-load area. The rudder has two bearing points, one in the hull and the other in the short, vertical, “mini-skeg” that joins the upper fifth of the big blade. Responsive steering is one of the F-30’s strongest performance points; the rudder assembly has proven durable and trouble-free.

The free-standing spar is a Freedom hallmark. Tillotson-Pearson built the masts for the 30 using mandrel-wound carbon fiber, E-glass, and epoxy resin. We suspect that the original lifetime guarantee issued by Hoyt was a means of deflecting buyer hesitancy over this pioneering feature, but the spars have, in fact, performed extraordinarily well both during inshore competition and during offshore passages.

The hull-deck joint consists of an inward-turning flange on the hull. The deck is bonded atop that with 3M 5200 sealant, and the parts are locked by through-bolts on 6″ centers, joining hull, deck, and slotted aluminum toerail. It’s a time-honored system, and it works well.

Dave Pugsley, former marine director of the Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda, and thus custodian of the fleet of F-30s raced hard and used year-round for more than 15 years by that resort, said, “The hull/deck joints never leaked at all . The only problem we had with the hulls was a bit of leakage around the through-hull fitting in the head, which we then fitted with a seacock. Some people also complained of leaks around the opening port in the galley.

“The biggest problem we had with the boats was deterioration of the mast retention system over time. That allowed the masts to rotate slightly, but we found that stiff mast wedges were a good cure.”

The boat’s aluminum fuel tanks have been something of a problem. Eventually, pin-hole leaks can develop where the prop shaft mounting bolts bear on the bottom of the tanks. Said Pugsley, “We just took the old tanks out, built small shelves, and put new tanks onto the slightly raised beds. It wasn’t as tough as it sounds.”

There appear to have been varying degrees of clearance between the shaft coupling and the stern tube. In the Bitter End fleet, after replacing the flax packing in several stuffing boxes after years of wear, Pugsley decided to replace the stuffing boxes entirely with PSS Shaft Seals. These “packless” glands from PYI ( www.pyiinc.com ) worked well.

“Another sore spot was the stop cable for the engine,” said Pugsley. “It came mounted at a 45-degree angle on the engineroom bulkhead, and thus it retained moisture and corroded quickly. Simply mounting it in a vertical position was the cure.

“In addition to being easy to cruise and great fun to sail, the boats are well-built. Call it ‘the ultimate testimonial’—I bought one myself.”

Performance There are some definite plusses to the unstayed rig. It lets you, for instance, position the mainsail where it should be when you’re headed downwind, rather than being limited by the shrouds.

Freedoms sail well by the lee before jibing. When you do jibe there’s a sort of an “airbrake” effect created by the large roach. Rather than slamming lethally across the boat, the full-battened main is quite docile in shifting sides. Certainly most sailors enjoy the freedom from grinding winches, the superior maneuverability and visibility offered by a small jib, the self-vanging “whisker action” provided by the CamberSpar wishbone, and the convenience of truly being able to “do it all” from the cockpit.

The big main can seem very heavy to hoist. Says Pugsley, “We found that rather than fitting any special cars, the sail slide solution developed by Haarsstick worked best at taking the work out of raising the main.”

Gooseneck straps are a fragile item. After breaking several by letting the boom swing too far forward, the fleet at BEYC installed boom limiters.

Says one couple who sailed a C & C 30 for years, “With our Freedom 30 we miss the big headsail upwind and in light air, but we sail faster and more often (and with less strain) in our new boat.”

With the close sheeting angle for its jib, the F-30 is surprisingly close-winded, and since she’s so easy to tack, going to weather is no chore. On the other hand, she will never do as well in light air and chop as a similar boat with a powerful overlapping headsail. “The boat has a fairly wide groove,” says Pugsley, “but you can’t pinch her. She’s got to be sailed freer than a conventional boat. She’s so easy to tack that on a short course she can do well against PHRF competition.”

When the breeze comes on, attention needs to be paid to the big main. “If you attempt to drive off without easing sheet and traveler, you’re definitely fighting City Hall,” one racer reports. “But the bend in the mast means that the main delivers lots of usable power without reefing or putting the boat on her ear. On the wind in big waves she’s at her worst, but no matter what the wind strength, she’s a reaching and running machine.”

Despite being crammed rather tightly into the engine box, the Freedom 30’s Yanmar 2 GM 20F diesel receives great reviews. Says Pugsley, “We had no significant troubles with them season after season. Access is good with the engine box removed, but the box itself is tighter than average. The standard two-bladed prop wasn’t quite as robust as I wanted, so I replaced it with a three-bladed on mine and don’t feel that sailing performance suffered significantly.”

Consider the oversized, comfortable, uncluttered cockpit, turn-on-a-dime steering, and effortless short-tacking, and you can begin to see what Garry Hoyt got so excited about.

Conclusions It seems on the surface that the Freedom 30 was part of a movement from the radical simplicity and mind-opening territory staked out by Garry Hoyt toward a more conventional middle ground. She has proven popular and successful. We would suggest that is because, on closer examination, she is not so much a product of developments in philosophy, but rather a creation of Mull’s brilliant design evolutions and Tillotson-Pearson’s solidgrasp of what makes a valuable boatand how to build one.

Production of the Freedom 30 and platform-enhanced 32 ran to 126 hulls. The original price of the 30 in 1986 about $60,000. As of July ’03 there are two 30s listed through the brokerage links at www.yachtworld.com, one for $48,900, the other for $47,500.

There’s an informative message board devoted to Freedom owners on the Freedom Yachts website.

Contact – Freedom Yachts, 401/848-2900, www.freedomyachts.com .

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Freedom 32 2

The freedom 32 2 is a 31.5ft fractional sloop (free standing) designed by freedom yachts and built in fiberglass by freedom yachts between 1992 and 1999..

The Freedom 32 2 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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1985 Freedom 32

Waukegan, Illinois

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1985 Freedom 32   The fine sailing performance of a sloop rig combines with the ease of cat boat design to make this 32 the best cruising rig available. The cat sloop rig is designed to sail in perfect balance under mainsail alone, something the conventional sloop never quite does.  The small, self-tending, self vanging jib adds a degree of windward performance you'd never coax out of a straight cat.  Yet it does so without adding the extra effort that most headsails require, because it's completely controlled from the cockpit.  Whether you're underway or at the mooring, there simply isn't any lack of comfort here.  With standing headroom of 6'3" and 12'3 beam, the Freedom 32 is a big 32 footer.  Nowhere is this more evident than down below.  There are two totally private sleeping cabins, one very sociable main area, a workable galley and nav station and hot and cold pressure water with shower.  The Freedom 32 is proof positive that a modern underbody, plus an innovative rig can provide stimulating cruising performance without a single sacrifice in comfort or ease of handling.

Charlevoix, Michigan

Category Sailboats

1985 Freedom 32 The Freedom 32 with it's "Cat Sloop" rig and and sail plan sails well under all points of sail with either the main alone or self tacking and self "vanging" jib sail. The integral wishbone boom with the jib makes sailing wing and wing a snap without need for a wisker pole. For extra downwind performance  you have the option of flying the "Hoyt Gun Mount" spinnaker that can be fully deployed from the cockpit and takes the anxiety out of spinnaker use.  The interior is a wonderful space full of Teak and nice fabrics that can sleep four in to separate cabins.  The salon features a nice curved dinette, full galley and a stand up navigation station.  Click on the full specs button for a complete equipment list and photos.

32' 1984 Freedom 32

Kingston, New York

Please call owner Patrick at 518-626-1210. Boat located in Kingston, New York. Classic Gary Hoyt design with high quality construction - this is a beautiful yacht and great sailing boat. All lines led aft make shorthanded sailing a breeze. Extra high volume interior with 2 staterooms, spacious salon, galley and enclosed head. She's easy to sail with her cat-rigged designed large full battened mainsail and self tending self tacking working jib. All lines lead aft for single handing convenience. 14' spinnaker, 3 sails, 4 winches, wind instruments,Below there is a vary spacious and comfortable interior, richly dressed in wood with great headroom. There is a private aft cabin and private V-berth. Aft head with shower, H&C water, complete galley with 2-burner,Gimbaled propane stove woven, dining for 6 in the main salon with comfortable dinette and settee across -all having access to the center mounted table. Sleeps 6. The head is enclosed and the galley very functional. Central AC, anchor, auto helm, Bimini top, compass, Coast Guard pack, depth finder, dockside power, 3 batteries, full gauges, Loran, teak & holly sole, She is agile, self-tacking up wind, ideal for cruising,gunk holing, current owners live aboard . Documented, professionally maintained, slip available

1985 Freedom Yachts 32 Cat Sloop

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Model 32 Cat Sloop

1985 Freedom Yachts 32 Cat Sloop 1985 Freedom 32 Cat Sloop This one is a beauty! Owner has lived on boat and has updated and maintained boat to perfection. Carbon fiber Mast Yanmar 32MD 22.5 H. P. Diesel Engine (2600 Hours) Garmin Chart Plotter Raymarine Below Deck Autopilot Standard Horizon VHF Wind, Depth, Speed Instruments At Helm 16K Central Air W/ Reverse Cycle heat Adler Barbour 12 Volt Refrigerator/Freezer 90 gallons Fresh Water Tank (2 Tanks 35 Gallon and 55 Gallon Tank) 32 Gallon Diesel Tank 12 Gallon Holding Tank Kyocera 130 Watt Solar Panel mounted above binimi 400 AMP House Bank + Separate Starting Battery LED Lighting In all navigation lights and cabin lights

Fort Pierce, Florida

1985 Freedom 32 Freedom Yachts has designed a solid 32 foot boat that feels big for it's size and does very well in rough conditions. Rigged with a Carbon fiber free standing mast, NEW full batten radial main sail and NEW strong track car system which makes the main sail work up and down like a dream. The jib is a self tacking Hoyt boom design, very easy to handle when short handed sailing. The halyards and control lines for the sails all run aft to the cockpit. She has been well maintain, the owners use the boat often. These are the type of owners you want to buy a boat from. Quoted from Sail Magazine regarding the Freedom Yacht 32 below. "The boat is deceptively big, well built and cleverly designed. It is an easy boat to handle and well proven at sea. A couple planning to take a year off should take a good hard look at the Freedom 32. Several 32s have crossed the Atlantic and one owner reported averaging better than 135 miles a day on an Atlantic Circle. That’s great going for a boat with a LWL of less than 26 feet. Owners note that like all catboats, the 32 develops weather helm upwind, although a bit of helm usually allows for better self-steering. The 12-foot, 3-inch beam creates plenty of initial stability and limits heeling to a degree. The 32 is at its best reaching and watching the knot meter arc past 7 knots is not uncommon. The 32 is nimble, and it’s able to sail in and out of the dock."Bottom done 2013

1991 Grady-White Freedom 225

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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Model Freedom 225

Category Dual Console Boats

1991 Grady-White Freedom 225, 1991 Grady White dual console with a Yamaha 225HP outboard, ridgid soft top, Simrad CE32 GPS, Garmin 740S plotter/sounder, Icom VHF radio, marine stereo, Ritchie compass, Yamaha digital gauges, trim tabs, raw water wash down and fresh water system. This is a great all around boat for fishing or family cruising. Lots of room in the cockpit to move around.Length 22 ftTotal Power225.0 hpDisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

2016 Grady-White Freedom 285

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Middleton, Massachusetts

Model Freedom 285

2016 Grady-White Freedom 285 HEATED INDOOR SHOWROOM 2016 Grady White Freedom 285 The Freedom 285 offers comfort features for simply cruising with family and friends such as a fold away transom bench seat, an electric extendable port lounge seat and starboard and port bench seating up forward. For convenience, there is private lockable head compartment in the port console that can be up graded from the standard portable head to a marine head with electric flush, macerator and 10-gallon holding tank. The Grady-White Freedom 285, serious about the best fishing experience and fun with family and friends. (Less)The Grady-White Freedom 285 is a fishing boat with a large open cockpit, transom door, two 135-quart insulated fish boxes under the port and starboard forward bench seats and a 185-quart fish box in the transom bulkhead. The transom also houses an optional 32-gallon livewell on the port side. The four rod-holders can be supplemented with the optional hardtop with radio box, storage net, spreader lights and outrigger plates. The SeaV2 hull is designed with a continuously variable vee that assures a soft, solid, dry ride for runs out to the canyons.

2014 Grady-White 275 Freedom

Riviera Beach, Florida

Model 275 Freedom

2014 Grady-White 275 Freedom This boat has it all including the larger 4.2 liter V6 F250 Yamaha's with Helm Master and Sure Shade. The Vista Blue Hull color is Beautiful! The F250's only have 54 hours, Warranty YES till October 2020.Hardtop w/radio box with Painted Frame, storage net, speakers (2 in lieu of helm), spreader lights & outrigger platesHead - Electric marine head w/macerator, 10-gallon (37.9 l) holding tank & pump outLivewell - 32-gallon aft insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (1100 GPH pump)Seating - electronically extendable port lounge seatFusion Stereo w/ Bluetooth, Anchor Windless,Wet bar w/electronically-operated helm seat w/flip-up bolster, fire extinguisher holder, sink, storage drawer & trash compartmentBow cover w/zipper,  Aft Curtain.Hardtop front & side curtains. Package is complete with Garmin Electronics including 1040X Chartplotter, Garmin VHF and Remote Control Spotlight No Bottom Paint. Well below new for a nearly new boat with larger motors, Helm Master and Sure Shade. $154,995 (NO Trailer)

2016 Grady White Freedom 275

, New Jersey

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Model Freedom 275

2016 Grady White Freedom 275 2016 Grady White Freedom 275 Here’s a 27-foot dual console that’s well suited for family boating and a range of coastal activities: Grady-White’s Freedom 275. For 2016, the all-new 275 has updated configurations and features, combining cruiser amenities with saltwater tough safety and performance to create a versatile sportfisher. The stability and responsiveness are amazing! Features May Include: Safety  2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2600 GPH) (9842 LPH)Basic flotationBow rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steelCockpit toe railsNonskid fiberglass linerSelf-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (4)Stainless steel through-hull fittings Cockpit & Deck100% hand laid hull & deckAccessory outlet - 12VAccessory outlet - 5V USB ports (2)Anchor chute w/windlass wiringBattery select switchCleats - flush mount (pop up)Cockpit bolstersCockpit freshwater shower (recessed)Cockpit lights - blue LEDCompanion grab railCompassCutting boardDeck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-boltedDrink holders - stainless steel (12)Factory engine pre-riggingFish/ice box - 165-qt. (156.1 l) aft insulated box w/light & ob drainFish/ice box - 96-qt. (91.5 l) starboard insulated box w/ob drainFlush mount electronics areaFootrests - helm and companionForward bolstersFuel capacity - 184-gallon (696 l) tankHardtop w/painted aluminum frame, storage net, speakers (2), LED spreader lights, tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (4), radar flat & outrigger platesHead - lockable console w/bulk storage, mirror, shelf, marine head w/macerator, 10-gallon (37.9 l) holding tank and pump out & cherry and holly soleHydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractorIntegrated outboard mounting system w/swim platform & ladderInternational lightingLivewell - 32-gallon (121.1 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (1100 GPH pump) (4164 LPH)Rod holders (4)Rod storage racks - horizontal (3))Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert)Seating - Deluxe companion seating w/electromechanically extendable lounge seat)Seating - Deluxe II horizontally and vertically adjustable helm chair)Seating - fold away aft bench seat w/cushion)Seating - port & starboard bow box cushions)Steering - hydraulic tilt)Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel)Stereo system w/AM/FM

2017 Grady White FREEDOM 307

Model FREEDOM 307

Category Saltwater Fishing Boats

2017 Grady White FREEDOM 307 2017 Grady White Freedom 307 The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an “evolutionary step up” for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none in comfort. Features May Include: Safety  2 automatic bilge pumps (2600 GPH) (9842 LPH)Basic flotationBow rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steelCockpit toe railsFire extinguisher holderNonskid fiberglass linerSelf-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (6)Stainless steel through-hull fittings Cockpit & Deck100% hand laid hull & deckAccessory outlet - 12V (2)Anchor windlass w/remote switches at helm & windlassBattery select switchCleats - flush mount (pop up)Cockpit bolstersCockpit freshwater shower (recessed)Cockpit lights - blue LEDCompanion grab railCompassCutting boardDeck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-boltedDrink holders - stainless steel (17)Factory engine pre-riggingFish/ice box - 150-qt. (141.9 l) starboard insulated box w/ob drainFish/ice box - 251-qt. (237.5 l) aft insulated box w/light & ob drainFlush mount electronics areaFootrests - helm & companionForward bolstersFuel capacity - 234-gallon (886 l) tankHardtop w/painted aluminum frame, storage nets, hatch, speakers (2), LED spreader lights, tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (6) & outrigger platesHead - lockable console w/stand up head area, sink, bulk storage & marine head w/electric flush, 10-gallon (37.9 l) holding tank and pump outHydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractorIntegrated outboard mounting system w/swim platform & ladderInternational lightingLivewell - 32-gallon (121.1 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (1100 GPH pump) (4164 LPH)Rod holders (4)Rod storage racks - horizontal (3)Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insertSeating - electromechanically adjustable helm bench seat w/split flip-up bolsterSeating - electromechanically extendable port lounge seat w/storage compartment, Corian(R) countertop, fire extinguisher holder & storage netSeating - fold away aft bench seat w/cushionSeating - port & starboard bow box cushionsSeating - port companion bench seatSteering - hydraulic tilt

2011 Grady-White Freedom 275

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

2011 Grady-White Freedom 275 2011 GRADY-WHITE Freedom 275 Loaded, very clean, never fished 165 hours complete 100 hour service completed 12/1/2015:Anchor windlass w/bow rollerBow lifting ringHardtop top-mounted rod holdersBattery charging systemHead - marine head w/macerator, 10-gallon (37.9 l) holding tank & pump outHead - portable w/deck pump outHead - portable w/in-line maceratorLivewell - 32-gallon (121.1 l) aft insulated raw water live well , full column distribution inlet & ob drain (1100 GPH pump) (4164 LPH)Seating - electric extendable port lounge seatSirius satellite radio systemSki pylonSun platform insert w/cushionCanvas OptionsAft curtain Drop curtain Hardtop front & side curtainsLounge seat coverTonneau coverVista top w/front & side curtains ..

Pensacola, Florida

2016 Grady-White Freedom 285 The Grady-White Freedom 285 is first and foremost a fishing boat with a large open cockpit, transom door, two 135-quart insulated fish boxes under the port and starboard forward bench seats and a 185-quart fish box in the transom bulkhead. The transom also houses an optional 32-gallon livewell on the port side. The four rod-holders can be supplemented with the optional hardtop with radio box, storage net, spreader lights and outrigger plates. The SeaV2 hull is designed with a continuously variable vee that assures a soft, solid, dry ride for runs out to the canyons. The Freedom 285 also offers comfort features for simply cruising with family and friends such as a fold away transom bench seat, an electric extendable port lounge seat and starboard and port bench seating up forward. For convenience, there is private lockable head compartment in the port console that can be up graded from the standard portable head to a marine head with electric flush, macerator and 10-gallon holding tank. The Grady-White Freedom 285, serious about the best fishing experience and fun with family and friends.

2015 Grady-White Freedom 275

Jacksonville, Florida

2015 Grady-White Freedom 275 Even if you have been boating all your life, the Grady-White Freedom 275 may be the best boat you’ll ever own. If your itinerary that pleasure cruising, fishing and watersports the Freedom 275 provides the perfect layout. This open boat has a roomy head, allowing the family to enjoy day-long outings. The Freedom 275 has a soft, smooth dry ride derived from the Sea V2® hull providing greater confidence and sea keeping characteristics in practically any condition. The Freedom 275 is also a terrific sportfishing boat. It has an 185-quart fish box in the transom and an additional 88-quart storage box under the bench seating on the starboard side. The optional 32-gallon lighted livewell comes with a full column water distribution inlet and a 1,100 GPH pump. There ample places to stow gear including storage space for, rods, snorkel and dive gear, water skis or tubes, swim toys, even a change of clothes and extra towels. The roomy bow area features seating surrounding a removable table. In the cockpit, an optional wet bar includes a sink and food prep area. So, if your boating schedule has multiple missions the Grady-White Freedom 275 is the boat to enjoy time well-spent with friends and family.

2015 Grady-White Freedom 225

2015 Grady-White Freedom 225 Even if you have been boating all your life, the Grady-White Freedom 275 may be the best boat you’ll ever own. If your itinerary that pleasure cruising, fishing and watersports the Freedom 275 provides the perfect layout. This open boat has a roomy head, allowing the family to enjoy day-long outings. The Freedom 275 has a soft, smooth dry ride derived from the Sea V2® hull providing greater confidence and sea keeping characteristics in practically any condition. The Freedom 275 is also a terrific sportfishing boat. It has an 185-quart fish box in the transom and an additional 88-quart storage box under the bench seating on the starboard side. The optional 32-gallon lighted livewell comes with a full column water distribution inlet and a 1,100 GPH pump. There ample places to stow gear including storage space for, rods, snorkel and dive gear, water skis or tubes, swim toys, even a change of clothes and extra towels. The roomy bow area features seating surrounding a removable table. In the cockpit, an optional wet bar includes a sink and food prep area. So, if your boating schedule has multiple missions the Grady-White Freedom 275 is the boat to enjoy time well-spent with friends and family.

2016 Grady-White 285 Freedom

Model 285 Freedom

Category Powerboats

2016 Grady-White 285 Freedom The Freedom 285 offers comfort features for simply cruising with family and friends such as a fold away transom bench seat, an electric extendable port lounge seat and starboard and port bench seating up forward. For convenience, there is private lockable head compartment in the port console that can be up graded from the standard portable head to a marine head with electric flush, macerator and 10-gallon holding tank. The Grady-White Freedom 285, serious about the best fishing experience and fun with family and friends. (Less)The Grady-White Freedom 285 is a fishing boat with a large open cockpit, transom door, two 135-quart insulated fish boxes under the port and starboard forward bench seats and a 185-quart fish box in the transom bulkhead. The transom also houses an optional 32-gallon livewell on the port side. The four rod-holders can be supplemented with the optional hardtop with radio box, storage net, spreader lights and outrigger plates. The SeaV2 hull is designed with a continuously variable vee that assures a soft, solid, dry ride for runs out to the canyons. - 2016 Grady White 285 Freedom

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Easily sailed free standing mast, self -tacking jib a great cruiser. roomy, easy to maintain, and inexpensive to run. The Freedom rig – with freestanding mast, and self-tending jib makes her extremely easy to sail as well. She has plenty of space for two adults and a spare room for guests. Interior features: sleeping accommodations for 6, enclosed head with shower, full galley with propane stove, large dinette and folding table, and a beautiful oiled teak interior! The fit and finish of this interior is great, hull deck fiberglass finish is in great condition. 

This model is known as the 30/32 which means that a two foot factory installed scoop transom was added to provide easy access to the water via a substantial boarding ladder. A genuinely nice and welcome feature. 

For more information on this boat design, view the links to the Practical Sailor review below. 

https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/used_sailboats/freedom-30  

1988 Freedom 30/32 

Hull#: TSP30085G788 

LOA 32’ 

Beam: 10’ 9” 

Draft: 5’6” 

Fin Keel Spade Rudder 

Displacement 7660lbs. 

Fractional Rig (Free Standing) 

Air Draft: 46’ 

Engine Brand: Yanmar 

HP: 18 

Year Built :1988 

Engine Model: 2GM20F 

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel 

Fresh water-cooled diesel 

Tank (s) 

Fuel Tank: 1 (20gal) 

Hot water: 6 gal 

Holding Tanks: 1. 35gal 

Freshwater Tanks: 50gal 

Accommodations: 

Head room 6’3” 

Number of Twin Berths: 1 

Number of Cabins: 2 

Number of Heads: 1 

Dodger and Bimini 

Electronics: 

CD Player 

Garmin GMI GPS 

Datamarine Speed/Distance/Depth 

Standard Horizon VHF Radio 

Pedestal Compass 

Auto Helm ST 4000 Direct Drive Autopilot 

110 Shore Power Electric and Cords 

Battery Condition Voltmeter (Blue Sea) 

Heart Interface Inverter 

Cabin and Cockpit Stereo Speakers 

Sails and Rigging: 

• Main sail 348 SF 
• Self-tending 137 SF jib and camber spar 
• Running rigging 
• Lazyjacks 
• Jib stay 
• Jib topping lift 
• Hall Spars Quick Vang rigid boom vang 

Additional Equipment 

• Shore power cords 30 amp 
• Cockpit cushions 
• Fenders and lines 
• Man overboard pole 
• Throwable life rings 
• Throwable Life sling 
• Cockpit Table 
• Storage Cradle 

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 27,000

Sodus Point, New York, United States

• LOA: 32 ft in
• Display Length: 32 ft
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• Days on Market: INQUIRE

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How would you rate the Freedom 35/33/32 models? I am looking to cruise/liveaboard for2-4 mths at a time and sail from Florida to Bahamas and the Caribbean. Are they suitable for the passage? Anyone owned or sailed these? Are they tender ? I am looking for a stable and gentle motion for my wife who is new to sailing. Me I have been there and back a few times!!!! So as well as motion comfort, fuel/water capacity as well as not too much draft. Something between 30' to 37' that is liveable for 2 adults . Any comments on the nonsuch 30 0r 36 would be welcome also. Thanks, Landfall ( x -C&C er)  

The Freedoms are of medium build quality whereas the Non-such is of excellent build quality IMHO. Both are fine for your plans but these are both kind of "cult" boats with the crowd that likes unstayed rigs, cat rigs and they are not particularly suited to windward work...though easy to handle. Why do you find these boats attractive when the vast majority of boats choose a more conventional approach? Have you sailed one? Not saying not to buy one...just seems like an unusual choice for someone who doesn't really know the boats. Suggest looking at CapeDory36 or Tayana37 for nice boats that have an easy motion at sea. Alternatively you may wish to consider a catamaran if your wife doesn't like the heeling. Search the site for "bluewater boats" and you'll come up with lots of other suggestions.  

The one caveat I'd have is that the motion of a Catamaran is going to be quicker than that of a monohull... it will also not generally rock as much at anchor, since the beam of a multihulll and the lack of a keel make it far less likely to rock. If you have questions about Catamarans or multihulls, let me know.  

Thanks for the response Cam! I am like many I guess looking for that right fit! I have sailed since 16 and I am 54. First spent several years sailing on a friends father's Grampian 30' . But he was a race nut!!! I learned a lot about nav, setting & adjusting sails, but I could never figure out wht a guy who wons a slug of a cruiser would only race her??? At 28 I bought my first sloop. Living on Ontario, Canada C&C was close by and affordable so I bought a new 30'. I loved it and sailed her on lake Ontario for 6 years. Then I decided to move up...to a C&C 34...it was a lemon!!! It was a bad ride from the get go! I bailed out of her in my 2nd year and made a profit as well..go figure..then I took the plunge on a C&C 42 Maple Leaf which sailed for several years on the great lakes and in the caribbean for 2 1/2 years. I have been land locked for nearly 9 years and am just doing research onn my next purchase...I won't say it's my last boat...lol you have heard that one before! But I have a fairly good idea of what suits my needs. No 40+ yacht for me! I've done that single-handed but I was much younger and a lot more foolish as well! My choice of vessel is...something I can manage on my own ( wife has no sailing skills) Therefore..to be honest I a simple rig..that's why I am considering a Nonsuch. I know about the builder very well...as you said they were a high quality builder! The space below on the 30' is equal to most 34-35 cruising boats and a friend of mine has done extensive sailing in the Carib...not just the Bahamas. And she is quick as well! But in my eyes she is kinda ugly. On looks alone I prefer a Tartan/Sabre style.... I guess that's the C&C in me showing! Yes Cam i have considered a cat...actually delivered a custom made 59' from st. Martin to Saint Lucia for a friend who owns a resort there. I was surprised how I enjoyed the ride with 25+ knot winds for most of the journey! But too big and too many dollars for my budget.. speaking of which is about $50,000-$60,000. Anyway, I would appreciate all comments from you and others on this site. I welcome the advice! Cheers, Landfall PS: If anyone needs some hands-on knowledge of C&C boats from 30'-42' I would be glad to provide you with lots of info. I spent many an hour in their plant and I knew both of the C&C owners. So I can provide you with the good ,the not so good and the ugly! They made some terrific boats and some real losers!  

Thanks sailing dog! Since I think cats are out of my budget I think I will concentrate on monos for now. Besides I did say we plan on spending 2-4 mths at a time on board and not just sitting at some dock . Cats usually can't preform well if well loaded down with water, provisions,fuel, etc. Thanks for your comments tho. Hola, Landfall PS: Why isn't JeffH piping in???  

Landfall...Good...you have lots more experience than I presumed from your first post. Since ease of handling is a primary concern, you might also look at conventional rigs with jib on a boom and furler. Island Packet comes to mind but I know JeffH doesn't like them!! (G) If he doesn't show up here to answer your question...you might try him on Cruisers & Sailing Forums where he also hangs out. Here's a quote on the Nonsuch in ocean sailing with a link to the full review: I am often asked about the suitability of the Nonsuch for ocean crossings and although I feel confident in the ability of this design to withstand the stress of such a voyage, I must qualify my endorsement. There have been two books written by people who have attempted ocean crossings in a Nonsuch 30. In the case of Brian Shelley, the 1985 crossing to Falmouth was successful, but the boat was lost on the return trip. Breakdowns in the wishbone boom, the sail ripping from the mast track, and the loss of halyards, were some of the problems encountered. Ocean sailing causes a great deal of chafe and stress, due to the constant rolling and pitching. Most sailors know where to look for fraying lines and worn fittings on standard rig, but wishbone-rigged boats have a different set of wear and chafe points that must be considered. The pennants, shackles, and fittings that hold the wishbone boom to the mast, must be inspected frequently for wear. The choker line for the wishbone needs frequent replacement, and the sail slides and luff taping may require reinforcing. One must also be aware that the original blocks, tackle, and sheet fittings may need upgrading for long distance/long term sailing. Both abandoned boats, David Philpott's Serenity (Dangerous Waters, by David Philpott, 1985. McClelland and Stewart, Toronto), and Saci IV, Brain Shelley's boat (mentioned above), drifted for four to five months with no one aboard. They were eventually found, taken to port, refitted, and are sailing again. The hull integrity never failed. The Nonsuch represents good value for money. This design offers high re-sale value, ease of sailing and, with marina charges always based on a price per foot of length, owners get maximum cockpit and interior volume for their 30 feet. Full review: Canadian Yachting  

I'm a really big fan of the Freedom 33. (ok, so I have one, gimme a break) It is extermely easy to sail, it points well, and I have no idea what these people are talking about regarding "windward work". The ease of a gybe or tack in my opinion far outweighs any performance issues. You want to turn? build a little speed, then spin the wheel matey, the sails dump over, grind them in to trim, and away you go. no fuss, no muss. The Cuban, 5'5, 12sumpin lbs, can singlehand her with great ease. They are quite "fast" (being a relative term) for a 33 ft cruiser. The gelcoat on ours is in topnotch shape (try saying that for most 25 yr old boats that spent their life in the gulf of mexico) Designed by Gary Hoyt, built by TPI (builder of pearsons, j/boats, and alerions) TPI was/is a leader in high tech glass work. "downsides" The originial wrap around sails are very heavy. big winches are the order of the day. Lots of lines. Carbon fiber unstayed masts. (this isn't really a downside, I don't know of ANY problems with them, but it does look a little goofy) some of the 33 were centerboard models. I'd prefer the conventional keel. cabin is very well made, most were very light in color, rather than dark wood, gives the impression of a lot more space. its very "roomy" for a 33 ft boat.  

I used to have a complete love sick crush on the Freedom 44. It has a flush deck and was quick by all standards having won the newport/bermuda 1-2 and a true world cruiser. Easy to handle, etc... etc... Then I saw a freedom 39 pilothouse in my marina back in the late 80's with one of her two masts snapped about 8' off the deck. I completely lost my love for the Carbon fiber unstayed masts.  

Landfall, Sorry for going off topic, but I was wondering why you didn't like the C&C 34? I was a happy owner of a C&C 25 and may want another C&C in the future.  

Landfall - I sailed on a Freedom 35 for a week last summer through the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. Three guys were quite comfortable, and the boat was very livable. The quality seemed, for a production builder, above average quality. As far as sailing, we found she sailed really well on a beam or broad reach. Stable and fast. With the wind slightly forward of the beam, she dropped off a bit. The more close reached we got, the less we were able to get out of her. Could've been us, could've been the boat. But we quickly made the observation that she certainly liked the other points of sail much better. And she was indeed a blast to sail on thos points. I would say, IMHO, the 35 would make a nice Caribbean cruiser.  

landfall said: How would you rate the Freedom 35/33/32 models? I am looking to cruise/liveaboard for2-4 mths at a time and sail from Florida to Bahamas and the Caribbean. Are they suitable for the passage? Anyone owned or sailed these? Are they tender ? I am looking for a stable and gentle motion for my wife who is new to sailing. Me I have been there and back a few times!!!! So as well as motion comfort, fuel/water capacity as well as not too much draft. Something between 30' to 37' that is liveable for 2 adults . Any comments on the nonsuch 30 0r 36 would be welcome also. Thanks, Landfall ( x -C&C er) Click to expand...

"I once saw a CF mast fail".... yea, whats yer point? how many aluminum sticks have done the broken match routine and nobody runs for the hills. (the original owners had lifetime warranties on the masts) point being, its a great boat.  

stayed vs. unstayed masts I'm an old fart, yet it's been years since I've flown on an airplane with wings held up by wires. Ask an engineer about the confidence level of stress calculations of a slender column with eccentric loads (traditional stayed rig) compared to the stress calculations of a cantilevered beam (unstayed rig). Any mast failure is dangerous and on the open ocean there are no shops to replace the broken stick, covered by warranty or not. Sailors normally maintain higher levels of independence than "warranty" mindsets allow.  

In the Freedom 35 mentioned above, can that mast be un-stepped? Anyone know? Thanks  

Yes, all masts can be un-stepped, including Carbon Fiber unstayed masts. However, the chocking at the partner is usually of a urethane type, not wood....  

Anyone know who made the SS portholes on the Freedom 35? The larger ones are 17" wide  

I see you are new here. It would be better to start a new thread to ask your specific question than to tack it on to a thread that has been dead for 5 years.  

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Hey gang , I'm very close to closing a deal for a 1984 freedom 32 with original motor and sails. Previous survey denotes possible wet balsa on the aft of the port side from the toe rail down to the water line running 8' forward. Other than that the survey noted everything else to be in average condition. What do u guys think?  

Wet core is no surprise in a used boat. re-bed the offending hardware and fix it if it's soft (there are several ways to do that, just check archives.) Having said that, I've never heard of wet balsa core on the sides. Is this unique to a Freedom 32?  

barnstormer

A friend of ours owns a 30' freedom and it seems to be well built and it sails quite well. The mainsail is HUGE with a self-tending small jib so it's easy to single hand which is why our friend bought it. Great walking space on deck due to no stays. Nice boat.  

I sailed one +25 years ago down in the Virgins and really liked the performance, was impressed by the innovative rig engineering, and ease of handling. Just a day sail. Would want to know EXACTLY what was going on with that cored hull before I called one mine.  

Casagf66 said: Previous survey denotes possible wet balsa on the aft of the port side from the toe rail down to the water line running 8' forward. Click to expand

Ebbing Lattitude

Does it have the port light in the aft cabin facing out? If so, this is a common area of moisture and delamination in the 32. Just bought one myself in the fall, it's wet, but less than half the surface area you're describing. I'm told it was due to the hull not being well sealed at the cutout for the portlight. I will be getting into mine once it warms up to see what's what.  

Stu Jackson

What engine?  

Top of the morning , The boat is packing a Yanmar 3 GMF 30. There is also a port light on the side in question. As far as the toe rail goes there is no damage. The only damage I see is above on the top deck above this wet area. There are loose radar arm post attached to the deck and a patch of what looks to be crazing apx 8" x 4" in size above the wet hull.... Possible suspects ?  

Anything loose above could be the culprit, but recommend plans to check the port as well. You can find more info at freedomyachts.org. The 32 is a great boat from my short experience, and extensive reading, but gauge the extent of that delamination in your decision making, and valuation for purchase.  

JK_Boston_Catalina310

Our friends bought a Freedom and have been fixing it up. They have a lot of the repairs documented on their blog: Tidal Life . You will have to surf around a bit. Their blog has a lot of other info. They just finished a big recore of their deck. Tom even spent a season working for Paul Dennis. Paul was the actual builder at Freedom before they went out of business. Paul's shop now specializes in working on Freedoms. I am sure Tom would talk to you about the boat. Try getting him through the contact on their blog.  

Casagf66 said: The only damage I see is above on the top deck above this wet area. There are loose radar arm post attached to the deck and a patch of what looks to be crazing apx 8" x 4" in size above the wet hull.... Possible suspects ? Click to expand

So the reason I am attracted to this average condition boat with a hull that has high levels of moisture is for a few reasons. The boat has a ton of potential and is average only because lack of TLC over the past two years. Other then the wet hull core there are no other pressing deficiencies. There are of course a few needed fixes that are typical for a boat it's age, but for the most part she is in good shape. Also the price beats out all other boats for sale in the market. This will be my summer home / weekend getaway boat so it's interior is one of a kind. I've seen several boats in my region and none even come close to the freedoms layout. The survey is two years old and no repairs have been done. It has been sitting for the past two years at is in a marina relatively unused. However It is evident that the previous owner of ten year did once take very good care of her.  

I get this. The Freedoms are very unique boats. I looked at my friend's boat twice before he bought it because I like the Freedoms too. And you don't have anything on the market that compares to them in many ways. Hell, my friend Tom sold everything he had in Seattle, drove across the country in a van full of tools then lived in the van for several months in a parking lot while he fixed up the boat. That's how much the Freedoms appealed to him. I would bet this Freedom would show better than Tom's. His needed an entire interior gut, had wet decks, the survey said the keel needed to be dropped (didn't but Tom took the gamble), the rudder was almost frozen and couldn't move, etc. And all of that was on top of the standard TLC things like cleaning, waxing, bottom job, etc. Projects aren't always bad. You just need to know what you are getting into and do an honest assessment of your skills.  

OK. You like the Freedom over other available boats and are willing to deal with the deficiencies. I have no problem with that. I just want you to go in eyes wide open. I was at one point looking at a Freedom 36. It was similar vintage. It wasn't inexpensive. In the end I choose to buy a newer better equipped boat for less money. I just couldn't understand the value in the older more expensive boat. And if it needed repairs .... no way. Many would disagree but that was my take on it.  

I agree with both above comments. Know what you're getting into, but you sound like you're going into exactly as I did 5 months ago. I have a decent amount of maintenance before she goes back in the water this spring, but even wit the list of todos I'm excited about all that lies ahead.  

The boat is getting surveyor tomorrow !! I will keep you all informed. Thanks for your input. Side note: boat does not have auto pilot... Any recommendations , anyone know of someone who's upgraded and is selling a used unit ?  

The CW on autopilots is that they are disposable, the elec. motors have a rated life of maybe 500 hours. Then there are the more robust but pricy hydraulic units. So I would just plan on buying one of the high-production models with parts availability, not used. But you definitely want an autopilot.  

Hey y'all, Closed the deal today!! I am the proud new owner of a 84 freedom 32. Thanks for all of your incite ladies and gentlemen. I'll be sailing her back home from Connecticut to Northport next week end. Side note: Anyone know where I can get a clutch lever for a 3000 autohelm... Or a controller for a cetrek powerhelm 770.... These were on the boat and look to be in good condition .. I would like to use them for the first year. Thanks,  

Congratulations! Post some pix soon. I don't know about the parts needed, but look forward to updates.  

Casagf66 said: Anyone know where I can get a clutch lever for a 3000 autohelm... Click to expand

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Q: What is the Freedom 32 Sailboat? A: The Freedom 32 Sailboat is a well-designed and versatile vessel that offers a unique sailing experience. It is a popular choice among sailing enthusiasts, known for its excellent handling, balance, and performance.

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Q: Can you briefly summarize the advantages of the Freedom 32 Sailboat? A: Certainly! The key advantages of the Freedom 32 Sailboat are its innovative design featuring a carbon fiber mast and self-tacking jib system, which enhance its performance and ease of use. It offers a spacious cockpit, comfortable accommodations, and ample storage space. The boat’s excellent upwind performance, overall stability, and suitability for both day trips and long-distance cruising make it a standout option in its class.

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