1974 Freeman 23
General Specification
Construction
- GRP construction
- Original gelcoat finish throughout
- Non-slip painted decks
- Aft cockpit with helmsman’s seat, folding navigator seat and rear bench seat
- Folding cockpit canopy on frame
- Folding windscreens enabling vessel to pass under all Broadland bridges (air draft a little over 6ft with screens lowered)
- Wooden rubbing strake replaced 2023
- Last ashore, polished and antifouled winter 2022/23
Mechanical & Electrical
- 1974 Ford Watermota petrol inboard, last serviced 2023 (New starter motor fitted)
- Wheel steering
- Engine instrumentation at helm
- 2 x 12V batteries
- Shore power connection
Accommodation
- 4 berths in 2 cabins
- Traditional ‘Freeman’ wood finish to cockpit and cabin
- Separate Heads compartment with portapotti
- Hanging locker doors separate accommodation areas to create 2 cabins
- Full height hanging locker
- Saloon dinette converts to double berth
- V-berth in forecabin
- Upholstery all in very good condition
- Galley with gas stove (2 burners & grill), sink (cold supply, manual pump), worktops and cupboards
- Traditional ‘Freeman’ glassware/crockery cabinet on rear saloon bulkhead
- Drawers unit under forward saloon seat and plenty of storage throughout
- Lockers under forecabin berths
- Large opening windows providing lots of light and ventilation
- Forward escape/ventilation hatch
- 12V cabin and cockpit lights
- Curtains and floor coverings where fitted
- 1.8m (5ft 10in) maximum headroom
Equipment
- New Boat Safety Scheme certificate (Expires 2028!)
- Folding cockpit canopy on frame
- Older spare cockpit canopy ideal for winter use
- Stainless steel pulpit rail
- Folding wood flag/light mast
- Navigation lights
- Single bow roller
- Swim ladder
- Fire extinguisher (not guaranteed in date)
- Fire blanket
- Mudweight
- Various fenders including bow fender
- Various mooring warps
Remarks:
Developed from the very popular Freeman 22, the Freeman 23 is a foot longer, thereby providing a slightly larger cockpit and heads compartment. She also has a slightly squarer shape than her smaller sister, with no step in the deck. Offering comfortable accommodation for 4, with a separate heads and the wonderful ‘Freeman’ wood finish to the cabin and cockpit complete with concealed galley and glassware/crockery cabinet. The Freeman 22/23 motor cruisers remain ever popular throughout the inland waterways of the UK and Ireland and have an almost cult following! Without doubt, a ‘modern’ classic!
This Freeman 23 comes with the added bonus of a shore power connection (and regular 3 pin plug sockets) as well as a new Boat Safety certificate until 2028! Re-upholstered and with very comfortable cushions for sitting and sleeping she is an ideal choice for a few nights away. Now for sale owing to a lack of time to use her following a change in circumstances.
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