1972 Freeman 23 Hard Top/Cabin Top
General Specification
Construction
- GRP construction
- Original gelcoat finish throughout (excluding non-slip painted decks)
- Aft cockpit
- Fibreglass hard/cabin top (removable) with rear canopy (blue, fair condition, new rear window panel fitted 2021)
- Window rubbers all replaced, plus new polycarbonate windows at front, 2015
- Last ashore and antifouled August 2021
- No recent survey
Mechanical & Electrical
- Ford WaterMota Sea Wolf Cross Flow 1100cc petrol inboard engine (understood to be in very good order, serviced January 2022)
- Gearbox completely reconditioned by Sheridan Marine (Freeman specialists) and refitted January 2022
- Recent new alternator, carburettor and starter motor fitted professionally
- Knot Meter/Nautical Mile Gauge showing 4,400 miles (equating to an average 88 miles per year from new)
- Wheel steering
- Single lever control
- Engine instrumentation at helm
- 2 x 12V batteries (age unknown, but holding good charge)
- 12V windscreen wiper
- 12V tunnel/spot light
- 230V shore power
Accommodation
- 4 berths in 2 cabins
- Heads compartment and hanging locker doors separate accommodation areas to create 2 cabins
- Traditional ‘Freeman’ wood finish to cockpit and cabin
- Upholstery all in very good condition (colour charcoal with pink and blue flecks)
- Saloon dinette converts to double berth
- V-berth in forecabin
- Galley with Thetford gas stove (2 burners & grill), sink (cold supply, Whale handpump), worktops and cupboards
- Traditional ‘Freeman’ glassware/crockery cabinet on rear saloon bulkhead
- Heads compartment with Thetford chemical toilet (new, battery operated flush)
- Full height hanging locker
- Drawers unit under forward saloon seat
- Lockers under forecabin berths
- Light and airy cabin with large opening ‘picture’ windows
- Forward escape/ventilation hatch
- 12V cabin and cockpit lights
- Curtains and carpets
- 1.8m (5ft 11in) maximum headroom
Equipment
- Boat Safety Scheme certificate to 06/08/22
- Fire extinguishers and fire blanket
- Smoke alarm
- Stainless steel pulpit rail
- Varnished wood handrails (currently removed for re-varnishing with Epifanes)
- Folding mahogany flag/light mast (new January 2022)
- Navigation lights
- Single bow roller
- Mudweight
- 2 x rhond anchors
- Various fenders including fitted rear corner fenders and bow fender
- Various mooring warps
Remarks:
Another example of these supremely popular river/estuary craft, this time with a (removable) hard/cabin top over the cockpit. Understood to be in excellent condition throughout and unexpectedly for sale due to a change of plans.
Please note: The trailer pictured is not included in the sale.
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