1970 Freeman 22 Mk II Narrow Beam
General Specification
Construction
- GRP construction
- Built circa 1970/71
- Original gelcoat finish throughout
- Aft cockpit
- Non-slip paint finish to decks
- Chain locker with hawse pipe
- Will pass under all Broadland bridges
- Air draft to top of windscreen approximately 1.96m (6ft 5in)
- Air draft with windscreen removed (via thumbscrews) 1.65m (5ft 5in)
- Helmsman’s pedestal seat and fold down wooden navigator’s seat in cockpit with bench seat to rear
- Windowed cockpit canopy on alloy folding frame (professionally re-stitched and new rear window inserted 2019)
- Wintered afloat under current ownership since 2018 (a lift out had been planned for spring 2020, but sadly current restrictions have prevented this to date)
- No recent survey
Mechanical & Electrical
- Ford Watermota inboard petrol engine
- Shaft drive
- Wheel steering
- Engine controls and instruments at helm
- Single lever control
- Engine last serviced 2018 including new coil
- 12V engine starting battery
- 12V domestic/house battery (2018)
- Battery isolator switches (2018)
- Some recent new wiring (2018)
Accommodation
- 4 berths in 2 cabins
- Interior fitted out in veneered wood and teak with painted deckhead and recent new upholstery (2018) in excellent condition
- Traditional ‘Freeman’ glassware/crockery cabinet on rear saloon bulkhead
- Cabins separated by heads/hanging locker doors
- V-berth in forward cabin (converts to double with infill cushion)
- Saloon dinette converts to second double berth
- Galley with gas stove (2 burners & grill), sink with hand pumped (new pump 2019) cold supply and ample dedicated storage
- Gas bottle (not full) in dedicated locker at aft
- Separate heads compartment with chemical toilet
- Drawers, cupboards and lockers throughout including full height hanging locker
- Opening (sliding) windows
- Mushroom vent above galley
- Escape/ventilation hatch in forecabin
- 12V cabin and cockpit lights
- 12V charging sockets
- Gas fired warm air cabin heating (professionally installed 2018)
- Fitted carpet (new 2019 with spare included in sale)
- Curtains
- Standing headroom throughout at approximately 1.78m (5ft 10in)
Equipment
- Boat Safety Scheme certificate to 2023
- Fire extinguisher
- Fire blanket
- Navigation lights
- Spot light
- 12V window wiper
- Wooden flag mast
- Handrails on cabin roof
- Stainless steel pulpit rail
- Ship’s bell
- Horn
- Clock
- Cockpit table
- Anchor with chain
- Various fenders
- Various warps
- Spare spark plugs and miscellaneous other engine spares
Remarks:
This would appear to be an excellent example of the ever popular Freeman 22 motor cruiser. With improved headroom over the MkI (Mk 1) and the distinctive step in her side decks, the MkII (Mk 2) Freeman 22 offers better accommodation and arguably a prettier exterior than the earlier version. Complete with the usual beautiful cockpit and cabin interior fit out that Freemans are renowned for, this example also benefits from recent new upholstery and cabin heating, the latter making her ideal for chillier spring and autumn days when the rivers are quiet and the waters still! Having relocated to Norfolk from the Thames in about 2009, she was purchased by the current owners in 2018 and is now offered for sale as the vendors wish to return to Broads sailing. A great example of this modern classic!
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