Broker Remarks

Looking for a classic sailboat that delivers exceptional performance and comfort on the water? Check out the 1985 Freedom 35! This sailboat is a timeless design that continues to impress sailors and boating enthusiasts with its superior handling and comfortable accommodations.

Built with the signature free-standing carbon fiber mast and performance-oriented rigging that the Freedom line is known for, the Freedom 35 is a dream to sail. You'll appreciate the ease of handling and the speed you can achieve with this vessel.

The spacious interior of the Freedom 35 is designed for comfort and convenience. With a well-appointed galley, ample storage, and comfortable berths, you'll feel right at home on extended cruises or weekend getaways.

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• Manufacturer: Freedom
• Price: £29,500
• Location: Swansea
• Year: 1985
• LOA: 34'8" (10.57m)
• Berths: 6
• Draft in M: Max: 1.27
• Keel: Fin keel
• ID no.: 05F8803857

• Cabins: 3
• Heating: Yes
• Heads: 1
• Engine Make: Volvo
• Horsepower: 28hp
• Drive Type: Shaft drive
• Rig Type: Ketch
• Fuel Type: Diesel

Accommodation

Accommodation

Sleeps 6 in 2 x double berths and 2 single berths in 3 cabins including saloon 

6 ft standing headroom

LED lights fitted

Diesel heater

Teak interior joinery

Teak and holly cabin sole

Blue upholstery, covers and cushions

Galley

Plastimo Neptune 2 x burner gas cooker with grill and oven

Stainless steel sink

Frigoboat fridge

 Saloon

Chart table

Settee

Table (lowers to convert to double berth)

Forecabin

V berth with infill to make a double berth

Aft Cabin

2 x single berths

3 opening ports (to cockpit)

Locker space

Heads

Marine toilet

Sink

Mechanical and Rigging

Construction 

Built in 1985 by Freedom yachts to a design by Gary Hoyt 

Tonnage: 8.14 

White GRP hull , deck and superstructure

External lead ballast keel

Long keel with transom hung rudder attached to base of keel, encapsulated lead keel

Mechanics

Engine

Volvo 2003 3-cylinder 28 hp inboard engine

Shaft drive 

Cruising speed approximately 6 knots

New propeller 2022

New prop shaft 2022

New cutlass bearing 2022

New dripless seals 2022

New engine mounts 2022

Engine serviced 2022

Electrical

12v system

New 2 x 12v domestic batteries

New 1 x 12v dedicated engine start battery

New spare battery 

New Victron chargers - one for starter battery and one for house batteries

120W solar panel 

Water System

Pressurised hot and cold-water system

Water heated by engine heat exchanger

Rigging:

Cat Ketch rig

Twin unstayed carbon fibre masts

Wishbone booms

Stakpak sail covers

All lines led back to cockpit

Spinlock rope clutches

Sails

Mizzen

Mainsail

Winches

1 x large self-tailing electric winch

1 x small self-tailing manual winch

Inventory

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine ST60, including autopilot, depth sounder, wind instrument and log

Standard Horizon chart plotter

Standard Horizon VHF, with external cockpit mike controller

New wind speed apparatus 

New through mast wiring  

Refurbished autopilot 

Deck Equipment 

Anchor with chain

Lofrans electric anchor windlass

Mooring warps

Fenders

Spray hood

Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit

Guard wires

Cockpit

Companionway (to starboard)

Extended seat (to port)

Shower fitted in cockpit locker

Miscellaneous 

Beaching legs 

6 Person liferaft - 2022

Ribeye hard bottom tender 

Yamaha 5hp outboard

Finance