- Builder:
- FREEDOM YACHTS
- Category:
- Cruising Sailboat
- Model Year:
- 1988
- Year Built:
- 1988
- Country:
- United States
- Cockpit:
- Yes
Unfortunately, this boat is not available for sale. It will be removed from the website soon.
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This Freedom 36 sleeps 6 in two private staterooms and berths in the main salon. There is a vee berth with insert forward. Between the forward cabin and the main cabin is a spacious head and shower. The main salon has a straight settee to starboard with an "L" shaped settee to port. A folding table is mounted on the bulkhead and with the leaves both set in place, can accommodate 6-8 for dinner. A sit down nav station is aft on starboard with a double stateroom further aft by the cockpit. There is a very functional "U" shaped galley to port with a double basin, stainless sink, a three burner propane stove with oven, a large ice box refrigerated with Adler Barbour, and a unique waste disposal arrangement. There is also lots of storage. The main salon is varnished teak and is in very nice condition. The sole is also varnished teak and holly.
Sleeps 7 Headroom 6'2" Lots of storage throughout interior Light-blue fabic Custom window shades | Force 10 propane cabin heater V-berth has optional draws under berth All berths have high density form 4 hanging lockers |
A U-shaped galley with ample storage and good counter space. A stainless double sink, with hot and cold running water, with a 3 burner propane stove/oven makes this a functional galley. For those night at anchor there is a saltwater hand pump in the galley sink to conserve the freshwater while doing dishes. The 4” insulated icebox with 7.5 square feet of space is plenty of room and great holding capacity. There is plenty of storage along the outside bulkhead for supplies and dishware.
Extra 10 gallon tank for springwater w/ separate hand pump. Seafrost refrigeration is AC and engine driven. Propane stove has broiler |
(3) batteries w/ selector parrell switch (two house 6-V Surrette batteries new in '08 @ 255 amp and 1 /12-V Surrette 85 AMP; Fireboy auto fire extingusher system in engine room '03 | Statpower 20 amp battery charger w. Heart Link 2000 invertor '00 12-V (DC) 110-V (AC) with shore cord 12-V outlets installed in cockpit, nav station and fwd cabin |
Autohelm 4000ST auto pilot 5" Compass at helm VHF Standard Horizon Radar, Raytheon, differential GPS and Chartplotter | Raytheon ST60 wind speed, knotmeter and depth '01 Pioneer AM/FM/CD palyer w/2-speakers in main salon & 2 in cockpit '06 |
All lines lead aft into the cockpit. With the self tending jib this is a perfect boat to single hand. An oversized cockpit locker and propane locker are located under the port bench. A classic pedestal with safety brake on a Edson 32” wheel (Elkhide cover) and a 5” compass. The teak table and cockpit cushions makes this a great place for a cocktails and appetizers after a great day on the water.
The Hull and Deck joint is a reverse flange bonded with 3M 5200 then mechanically fasten with bolts. The transom comes with Custom 48" teak swim platform w/SS boarding ladder and steps. All fills are high grade stainless. The deck hardware is made up of products from Barient, Harken, Schaefer and Forespar. Double lifelines with gates on port and starboard. Hull was awlgriped navy blue with white sripes in '06. Micron (Shark white) bottom paint is appied each season.
1-35lb Delta anchor w/40'HT chain & 200' 9/16" rode Fortress FX16 secondard anchor Saltwater wash-down Bottom stripped and barrier coated '96. Ablative bottom paint applied each season. | Removable St Croix dingy davits Cockpit cushions Wheel steering w/ teak table, drink and bincoulars holders Bow pulpit with rails |
The Yanmar 3GM30F with 27hp is mounted on vibration-absorbing rubber mounts. The engine compartment is insulated with foam, foil and lead shield to minimize sound. Engine and electronic related services preformed regularly.
MECHANICAL: Bildge Pump's; automatic and manual | ENGINE: Fresh water colling system Engine temperature gauge Dripless drive shaft 2-bladed Max-prop '90 Raw water strainer '07 Exhaust elbow '07 Max prop reset for better torque '07 Manual fresh water pump '07 |
With her free standing, carbon fiber mast, fully battened mainsail, and self-tending Camberspar jib, the Freedom 36 is a pleasure to sail shorthanded. All sail controls lead to the cockpit so raising, lowering, sheeting, and reefing functions are all performed from the safety of the cockpit.
SAILS: Mainsail and (2) Jibs '05/'06(one jib used for camberspar, the other is used as a blade for windward conditions). Mainsail traveler mounted on coachroof | CANVAS: Dodger (dark blue) '06 |