1987, Freedom 35, SUPERB OFFSHORE CRUISER with recent conversion to BERMUDAN ketch rig with twin unstayed masts, recent sails and zip bag covers, BOW THRUSTER, new Lofrans electric anchor windass, 6 berths and well equipped!
MECHANICAL
Volvo 2003 3 cylinder 28HP inboard diesel. New shaft seal and engine mounts in 2009/10. Shaft drive to 4 blade self-feathering stainless steel propeller (2015).
1987, Freedom 35, SUPERB OFFSHORE CRUISER with recent conversion to BERMUDAN ketch rig with twin unstayed masts, recent sails and zip bag covers, BOW THRUSTER, new Lofrans electric anchor windass, 6 berths and well equipped!
MECHANICAL
Volvo 2003 3 cylinder 28HP inboard diesel. New shaft seal and engine mounts in 2009/10. Shaft drive to 4 blade self-feathering stainless steel propeller (2015). Fuel consumption is around ¼ to ½ a gallon per hour at a cruising speed of about 6 knots. Fuel tank drained, cleaned and refilled recently. Engine spares - belt, filters, impellers.
BOWTHRUSTER
Vetus Bowthruster with controls at wheel.
ELECTRICAL
Larger alternator charges 2 x 12 volt 100Amp/hr domestic batteries (both replaced recently), one 12 volt dedicated engine start battery in parallel with one 12 volt bowthruster battery. Trackable 100watt solar panel with charge controller. 1000watt Inverter fitted recently. USB charging points.
NAVIGATION
Plastimo Binnacle compass, Raymarine ST60 tri data echo sounder and log, Raymarine ST60 multi, Raymarine tri data repeater at nav station, Standard Horizon DSC VHF with GPS (new 2017), Raymarine Raystar 120 GPS, pilot books and charts, clock and barometer, navigation lights (new LED lights).
SAFETY
Liferaft, horseshoe lifebuoy, Oscar life sling, various fire extinguishers, fire blanket, EPIRB, bilge pump with new float switch.
DECK GEAR
Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit, stanchions and guardwires (with 2 gates), fore-deck locker, Ivory sprayhood (new 2017) by Dolphin Covers "Drop Top" design with "Strata Glass" screen, Ivory dodgers (new 2017) with name in blue, stainless steel boarding ladder on transom, yacht legs, Barlow 24 self tailing single winch in cockpit, yacht legs, plough main anchor with 50m chain, new Lofrans Cayman 1000watt windlass with cable remote, Bruce kedge with chain and warp, various mooring warps and fenders.
SAILS
Twin unstayed aluminium masts converted to Bermudan rig by Fox’s Boatyard in 2011/12 including fitting tracks to masts, new booms, new Jeckells fully battened mainsail with 3 reefs and new Jeckells fully battened mizzen with one reef. 2 Stakpak sail covers with lazyjacks. Harken captive ball bearing cars. All lines led aft to cockpit. Much running rigging recently replaced.
Mainsail - Jeckells 2011/12 - Sail area approx 250 sq ft
Mizzen - Jeckells 2011/12 Sail area approx 200 sq ft
DOMESTIC
Vevor hot air heating with remote installed recently, also Salamander "Hobbit" heating stove fitted, double skinned flue and cap. Her galley has a Techimpex Mastergrill gas cooker (new 2015) with 2 burners, oven and grill, 3 gas bottles, ice box with Super Cool refrigeration unit. Pressurised hot and cold water to the sink is from 2 x 20g water tanks. Hot water is via engine calorifier. Her separate heads compartment has a Jabsco marine toilet, washbasin and shower with hot and cold water supply. Blue/grey fabric upholstery with a teak and holly cabin floor. LED interior bulbs.
Headlining professionally partially replaced in the main saloon and aft cabin (2016/7).
ACCOMMODATION
There are 6 berths including 2 “V” berths with in-fill in the separate forward cabin, 2 larger hanging lockers, 2 single settee berths in her separate aft cabin and her saloon table converts to a double berth.
OWNERS COMMENTS
FEATURES
Wetline 2.7metre inflatable
Bravo 4 dinghy pump
Haswing 55lbs thrust Electric outboard (as new)
REMARKS
"Merlin" was purchased by her present owner in 2020. Her previous owners spent a great deal of time and money on improving the rig, changing the “wishbone” rig to a Bermudan ketch with twin sails, each having lazyjacks and zip bag covers. The boat is now very easily sailed with all lines led aft to the cockpit. Her last owner invested in a top class sprayhood with screen, spray dodgers, new cooker, DSC VHF and self feathering propeller. Her present owner has added 2 heating systems, anchor windlass, dinghy, electric outboard and many other items. Her interior is particularly comfortable having 6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon with good standing headroom and a good quality of fit out by Freedom Yachts. These boats are renowned for their cruising capabilities and their seaworthy design, she has a lead long ballast keel, also ideal for the East Coast.
