Freedom 27
- Boat REF# · 271414
- Length · 28'0"
- Year · 1989
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x diesel 9hp, Volvo Penta 2001 (1989)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Designer | Gary Hoyt/Freedom Yachts |
|---|---|
| Builder | Freedom Yachts |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 9.2 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 22.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 9hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta 2001 (1989) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | saildrive |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.2 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Engine serviced 2019 including replacement impeller
Electrical partial rewire 2019 including addition of USB socket, fit Galvanic isolator and earth bond sea cocks.
RCD 16a 240v trip switch new 2019
Dimensions
| Length | 28'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 24'9" |
| Beam | 8'8" |
| Draft Max | 4'7" |
| Displacement | 1,799.3lbs |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Aerorig rigged Aerorig Aluminium spars (1989) with Other standing rigging (1989)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Copp - Slab (1989) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Copp - Hank On (1989) |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Keel stepped mast with alloy spars and gas kicker
Mainsail slab reefing with new stack-pack system with lazy jacks
Batten boxes renewed 2019
Self tacking wishbone jib
Holgun spinnaker gear
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Jabsco head new 2019
Water tank (100l) new 2019
Interior lights replaced with LED's 2019
Gas checked April 2019 (new hose and regulator)
Galley water pump fitted 2019
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Manual water system |
Jabsco head new 2019
Water tank (100l) new 2019
Interior lights replaced with LED's 2019
Gas checked April 2019 (new hose and regulator)
Galley water pump fitted 2019
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
1 sheet winches
Manual windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth)
2 x 2-speed self tailing halyard winches
Electric winch to assist with hoisting of mainsail
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Fish Finder | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder |
New 2019 Standard Horizon GX2200E VHF (DSC and AIS)
New 2019 Garmin EchoMap Plus 75SV Touch screen chartplotter linked to Captains Garmin App with synchronization
New 2019 Olympic 135 Binnacle Compass – deviation card aboard
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
Broker's Comments
Freedom Yachts, founded in 1962 in Rhode Island, USA set out to pioneer a new design for sailboat production. They are best known for their freestanding rig, allowing for better control and steering capabilities. In addition to the new technology in rigging, they boast a wide variety of technological advances. Their hulls were very strong yet lightweight, using fiberglass sandwich with balsa core.
The Freedom 27 is well balanced and easy to handle. She has a large fully battened mainsail which is hoisted with the help of an electric winch and dropped into a stack pack system. The jib is self tacking and the absence of shrouds makes her clear and uncluttered on deck and safe to move around. She has wheel steering (a tiller for emergency steering) and the helm position is again uncluttered as there is no backstay required. Down below she is remarkably light and spacious. The layout is traditional, a V berth forward, the saloon converts to a double and a quarter berth aft.
In her current ownership she has had numerous upgrades and is presented beautifully. Her interior timber, recently reoiled looks smart and she is clean and fresh below. This is a really nice example of an innovative design, rarely seen in the UK and she is fully in commission and ready to sail
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
18 months
Why are you selling her?
Change to power boat
Where have you sailed her?
Solent cruising