Freedom 28 Cat Ketch 1982 27 900,00 $ CAD *

Description

Garry Hoyt, a champion sailor, created the unstayed rig to give "freedom" from the inefficient sail shapes of traditional sloop rigs as well as to give "freedom" from the compression and maintenance issues associated with standing rigging. The masts are made of carbon fiber and are set well forward on the boat. A cat-ketch is a sailboat that is rigged as both a catboat and a ketch. Specifically, there is larger mast stepped at the very bow, and a smaller mast further aft. It is different from a standard ketch rig because there is no jib, and the foremost mast is further forward than most ketches.

The classic Freedom 28 Cat Ketch offers a great deal of space and comfort in her 28 foot design. The fact that she is also a centerboard design makes her the perfect gunkholer. A large, deep cockpit and wide side decks make her a safe vessel to enjoy at sea and at rest. All sail controls lead aft so that no one needs to leave the cockpit to hoist, reef or douse sail. The bow pulpit is stainless steel with Teak toe rails. An easily set staysail provide extra offwind sail area.

Her interior accommodations ensure that your crew will always be happy aboard this vessel. Coming down the companionway, the galley is to port and the head is to starboard. Moving forward, there are settees on both sides. Moving forward there is a bulkhead and the v-berth is forward.

Overall, the Freedom 28 Cat Ketch is a well-regarded sailing boat known for its innovative rigging system, comfortable interior, and good performance. It offers a unique sailing experience for those seeking a smaller cruising sailboat.

General Equipment

• Decks and cockpit repainted with Anti-slip paint – Fall 2024
• Anchor 1: 18 kg CQR
• Anchor 2: 12 kc Bruce
• Anchor Chain: 60 feet
• Anchor Rode: 120 feet
• Batteries: 2 x 12v Batteries
• Battery Charger: NautilusBattery Parallel Switch
• Battery Selector Switch
• Bilge Pumps: 1 Manual
• Boarding Ladder
• Bow Rail
• Bow Roller
• Cabin Curtains and Blinds
• New interior cushions in 2023
• Cockpit Table
• Storage Cradle: Folding
• Fenders: 7
• Head: Composting Head owner will replace it with a regular head if the purchaser prefers
• Heater: Built In Force 10
• Pressured Water
• Screens on Hatches and Ports
• Shore Power Inlets: 1
• Shore Power Amps: 30 amps
• Shore Power Cord Length: 1 x 50 feet
• Teak and Holly Cabin Sole

Galley

• BBQ
• 12v Refrigerator and Freezer: Nova Cool icebox conversion kit was installed in 2023
• Stove with Oven: Origo Alcohol

Safety Equipment

• Boat Hooks: 2
• Fire Extinguishers: 4
• Horn
• Life Ring
• Life Jackets: 6
• Radar Reflector

Electronics

• Auto Pilot: Raymarine ST4000
• Chart-Plotter: Axiom 7-inch Chartplotter
• Compass on Binnacle
• Depth Sounder: Raymarine
• VHF with DSC
• VHF Handheld
• TV

Canvas Info

• Colour: Captain’s Navy new in 2022
• Dodger
• Extension Piece
• Bimini
• Cockpit Enclosure
• Cockpit Cushions
• Mainsail and Mizzen Covers
• Winter Cover: new in 2022

Sails and Rigging

• Keel Type: Keel Centerboard
• Rig: Cat Ketch
• Spar Material: Carbon Fibre
• Rigging: Unstayed
• Mainsail: in good condition
• Mizzen Sail: In good Condition
• Staysail: In good condition
• Topping Lifts: 2
• Winches Standard: 2
• Winches Self-Tailing: 1
• Winch Handles: 2
• Wheel Steering

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.