Freedom Express
$59,000
ABOUT THE BOAT
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Launched Approx | 1984 |
| Manufacturer / Design | Ron Holland, |
| Model | Freedom Express |
| Stock # | B598 |
| Construction | |
| Builder | Tillotson-Pearson |
| LOA approx | 11.88 m |
| LOH approx | 11.88 m |
| Beam approx | 3.91 m |
| Hull Type | Fibreglass with Balsa Core |
| Hull Construction Material | Composite |
| Draft | 1.65 m |
| Exterior Colour | White |
| Engineering | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Name | 1984 45HP Perkins 4-108 Diesel |
| Engine Type | diesel |
| Max Speed approx | 7 Knots |
| Cruising Speed approx | 6 Knots |
| Fuel Capacity approx | 318 Litres |
| Water Capacity approx | 636 Litres |
| Rig | |
| Spars | Carbon Fibre |
| Sails | Main & mizzen, dacron, by Island Planet, 2015, fully battened, all lines lead aft with lazy jacks. Mizzen staysails x 2,- 1 reefable, 1 for light air conditions 2010, asymmetrical spinnaker 2020. Riding sail files off mizzen boom & mast 2021, boom vangs |
| Rigging | -- |
| Interior | |
| Berth | 2 x single, 2 x double |
| Cabin No. | 4 |
| Other Features | |
Aft Cockpit Autopilot Chart Plotter Covers Depth Sounder Fish Finder GPS Holding Tank Radar Spray Dodger SSB Radio VHF Radio Wind Instruments | |
- Gulf Group Northland
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Contact Tom Adams
- 021 02662110
- 021 02662110 (Mobile)
- Northland
COMMENTS
A classic Freedom Cat Ketch that has been continually upgraded and maintained by her owners. She sailed from Mexico to Fiji and is equipped and ready to continue cruising. She is a unique boat that has been carefully looked after.
On deck, she features the legendary carbon fiber main and mizzen masts of the Freedom model, without shrouds or backstays to clutter the deck. All lines lead aft to the cockpit. The boat is equipped with double lifelines that have port and starboard opening gates, a large bimini with roll-down screens, and solar panels mounted on top for shade. The dodger includes integral stainless steel grab rails, and there are six large aluminum cleats and teak handrails on the cabin top. The cockpit features a drop-leaf fold-down table.
Below decks, the forward cabin offers access to the chain locker. The V-berth is king-sized at the head, with generous storage and two hanging lockers. A passageway door provides privacy, along with opening ports and hatch for light and ventilation. The head and shower are immediately aft and to starboard of the owner's cabin.
The main salon features two upholstered swivel barrel chairs to port, with a built-in table and bar. Storage is available in both hanging and regular lockers. To starboard, there is a large U-shaped settee and dining area. The dinette folds out to accommodate two additional persons in club chairs, allowing for comfortable seating for up to six.
Outboard on both sides, there are full-sized pilot berths with high teak lee boards and lee cloths. Large cabin trunk windows and overhead opening hatches provide ample light and airflow. Continuing aft and to port is the galley, with the nav station to starboard. The quarter berths at the full aft can sleep two. Headroom throughout the boat is 6'4".
Recent upgrades include hull grinding, application of resin, re-epoxying, hull painting, and a new gel coat, all completed in 2022 at a cost of $8,000USD.
