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A collaboration between Garry Hoyt on the marketing side and Gary Mull on the design, and built tough by Tillotson-Pearson, this boat, while not quick in light air, is a total cinch to sail.

The Freedom 30 grew out of something called the “Freedom Philosophy.” Getting its start somewhat significantly in the Bicentennial Year of 1976, this philosophy has several tenets. One of the most arresting is: “They did away with wires on bi-planes half a century ago. Why do we still need stays to keep our sailboat masts flying?”

That philosophy was developed and broadcast by Garry Hoyt, a Finn dinghy racer who was struck, sometime in the mid ’70s, with a yen to go cruising. Hoyt found that the boats available to him all entailed unacceptable amounts of effort, complication, and unfulfilled promise. What he wanted was “sailing fast without mazes of stays, passels of deck apes, and piles of jibs,” and what came out was a wishbone-rigged cat ketch of his own design. Christened the Freedom 40, the new boat took simplicity so far that she was offered with a sweep oar instead of an auxiliary when Hoyt founded Freedom Yachts in 1976.

Oar power didn’t go over, but for the better part of the next decade Hoyt, whose first career was in advertising, designed, argued, and innovated his company into the spotlight. Smaller Freedoms like the 33, 32, 29, and 25 came along. All were shaped by the same insistence: “It is possible to go very fast, indeed, even without crew or complication, if you have a boat that is designed for the purpose.”

Experimentation with rigs like the cat schooner and achievements like the gunmount system for singlehanded spinnaker sailing spiced the argument. Over the years both the philosophy and the boats it inspired found their share of takers. But there were problems. First of all, Hoyt was running out of converts. Says fellow designer Bob Perry: “You can always tell the pioneers.They are the guys with the arrows sticking out of their backs.” Aesthetically, Hoyt’s early boats were “a matter of taste” at best. The original Freedom 40, in fact, looked something like a galleon. Some people liked it, but it was very different. Then, hassle-free sailing was fun, but was it worth a price premium? And not all the boats performed superlatively; some were tender and all were underpowered in light air.

Far from abandoning invention (Hoyt is now the principal of Newport R&D) Hoyt simply sold out to Everett Pearson of Tillotson-Pearson Industries (contract builder of the Freedoms).

Design The new management picked Gary Mull to do their first boat. A Californian whose race record (Munequita, a Ranger 37, first overall in the 1974 Southern Ocean Racing Conference; custom boats like Dora, Improbable, and La Forza del Destino; hot classes like the Ranger 22, 23, and Santana 22) was among the best, he was also a graduate of the Sparkman & Stephens office and designer of fast cruisers like the cold-molded Hot Flash and the Santana 37.

It’s interesting to contrast Hoyt’s “punch a hole in the envelope” mentality with Mull’s approach: “While designing racing boats I have never seen any reason to be particularly conservative and had no qualms even about designing the double-ruddered, keel-less USA [for the Golden Gate Syndicate] to try for America’s Cup. But for cruising boats intended to go wherever their crews will take them, moderation is the watchword.”

Mull’s first Freedom was the F-36. She retained the basic elements, but she edged a bit toward the moderate; toward “normal” looks and “expected” performance-cruiser capabilities. Mull (a non-smoker who died of lung cancer at age 56 in 1994) wrote in his design commentary, “We agonized long and hard about whether she was a cruiser/racer, a racer/cruiser, or what. Finally it came to us: ‘Why don’t we just call her a boat?'”

The Freedom 30 was a follow-up to the 36. The family resemblance is strong, and pillars of the Freedom approach, such as a freestanding spar, cockpit-centered controls, a vestigial jib (tamed via the self-vanging “CamberSpar”), and a dead-even balance between a daysailing cockpit and a cruising interior, are evident in both boats. Some of the differences between the two stem from their difference in size, but many of the design refinements form an interesting indicator of how Mull increased his skill at suiting the Freedom ideal to the realities of wind and wave.

The F-30’s light-air performance, for instance, is better than her big sister’s. Begin with an increase in the sail area/displacement ratio from about 19 for the F-36 to about 20 for the F-30—not a huge leap, but that sail area was put into a big roach near the top of the sail, where it benefits from the healthiest airflow. The F-30 also has an appreciably sharper entry angle, and a more efficient sail area/wetted surface ratio.

Freedoms are at their best in a breeze. The F-30 gets good stability from a generous (a bit more than the F-36) beam/length ratio and from a ballast/displacement ratio of 41 percent (3,150 pounds of lead). The long, relatively low-aspect ratio keel keeps the center of gravity from being as deep as it might be with a deep fin, however. The boat is stable, but we would hesitate to call her “stiff.” Yet the bend of the carbon fiber spar plays a large part in depowering the main and most of the heeling force is concentrated in a single sail; this renders her quite sure-footed. None of the many sailors reporting to us felt it necessary to reef in winds below 20 knots.

Mull used the classic aesthetic elements: stem, stern, and sheer lines; house front and roof angle; freeboard, and mini-counter to keep his 30-footer from looking as chunky as a tri-cabin cruiser might. At the eye-catching center of the design are her big house windows that serve to direct your gaze fore and aft and make the boat look lively. It wouldn’t rate a mention today, but in 1984 when naval architects were just starting to wring full power from their computers, Mull talked about using his computer design program to fair lines and create full-sized lofting, to deliver CAD renderings of essentials like the keel and rudder, and to run performance, helm balance, and steering evaluations. Whether it came from the computer or Mull’s own calculation, the designer eased the F-30’s center of lateral resistance aft a good five percent of waterline length in relation to where it would be on a standard, sloop-rigged performance cruiser. That subtle shift makes the boat (essentially a catboat) harder to spin into the wind—i.e. it reduces weather helm.

As Jim Donovan, a protégé of Mull’s, concluded, “Probably the most important thing I learned is that just the right, and sometimes very subtle, blend of the yacht’s characteristics will yield the better design.”

In the midst of the production run, Freedom added a two-foot swim platform to the transom and called the boat the new Freedom 32. The platform, which adds some dynamic waterline, is the only difference, and Freedom 30 owners today can retrofit their boats with the platform. This 32 is not to be confused with an older Freedom 32, a Garry Hoyt design with a cabin trunk that extends right aft into high cockpit bulwarks.

Accommodation The Freedom 30’s interior gets high marks. Wood is used judiciously. The ash ceiling strips lighten the cabins nicely. The aft double is not palatial, but it’s serviceable, private, and surprisingly well-ventilated. One sailor complained that the saloon double is big enough for “only one and a half small people.” The berths in the other cabins, however, are larger. A nav station on a 30-footer is often awkward or useless. Mull achieved a workable, realistic space with the stand-up area (30″ x 24″) right by the companionway, which makes communication with the cockpit relatively effortless.

The ice chest keeps ice for three days in the tropics, thanks to its 4-inch insulation. Reaching into it, however, entails leaning over the stove. The pass-through trash bin was one of the first of its type, and works well unless you allow sloppy trash-passing, in which case there can evolve a smelly mess in the cockpit locker, where the trash can is shock-corded against the aft face of the galley bulkhead.

Lined and louvered lockers, rounded corners, and well-placed fiddles show real thoughtfulness, but prior to 1987, interior grabrails weren’t standard.

The head is inconveniently close to the hull side and the sink drain empties (without a seacock) at the waterline. We hear that the optional shower “works fine,” but there’s no surplus of elbow room lavished on the head compartment. The bilge sump, however, is deeper and more capacious than average. The shower sump (with its embedded pump) is a nicety that didn’t survive more than a year or two on most boats.

Despite the large fixed windows, ventilation for head and cabin is adequate via nine opening ports and three hatches. Headroom was originally published as 6′ 3″, but is a bit less than that—still very good for a decent-looking 30-footer.

Construction The hull and deck of the Freedom30 are cored with end-grain balsa (making her quiet under sail and helping to minimize condensation). The fiberglass laminates on either side of the core are built primarily of mat and 24-oz. roving using polyester resin. Where local reinforcement is called for, it was generally done by adding mass with 1.5-oz. “Stitchmat.” Solid glass was used in the stem, the keel stub, and below the turn of the bilges. Areas for mounting hardware and at the hull/deck joint are also solid. The boat was among the first to have a composite rudder shaft. That eliminated corrosion and allowed precise engineering and material control in this high-load area. The rudder has two bearing points, one in the hull and the other in the short, vertical, “mini-skeg” that joins the upper fifth of the big blade. Responsive steering is one of the F-30’s strongest performance points; the rudder assembly has proven durable and trouble-free.

The free-standing spar is a Freedom hallmark. Tillotson-Pearson built the masts for the 30 using mandrel-wound carbon fiber, E-glass, and epoxy resin. We suspect that the original lifetime guarantee issued by Hoyt was a means of deflecting buyer hesitancy over this pioneering feature, but the spars have, in fact, performed extraordinarily well both during inshore competition and during offshore passages.

The hull-deck joint consists of an inward-turning flange on the hull. The deck is bonded atop that with 3M 5200 sealant, and the parts are locked by through-bolts on 6″ centers, joining hull, deck, and slotted aluminum toerail. It’s a time-honored system, and it works well.

Dave Pugsley, former marine director of the Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda, and thus custodian of the fleet of F-30s raced hard and used year-round for more than 15 years by that resort, said, “The hull/deck joints never leaked at all . The only problem we had with the hulls was a bit of leakage around the through-hull fitting in the head, which we then fitted with a seacock. Some people also complained of leaks around the opening port in the galley.

“The biggest problem we had with the boats was deterioration of the mast retention system over time. That allowed the masts to rotate slightly, but we found that stiff mast wedges were a good cure.”

The boat’s aluminum fuel tanks have been something of a problem. Eventually, pin-hole leaks can develop where the prop shaft mounting bolts bear on the bottom of the tanks. Said Pugsley, “We just took the old tanks out, built small shelves, and put new tanks onto the slightly raised beds. It wasn’t as tough as it sounds.”

There appear to have been varying degrees of clearance between the shaft coupling and the stern tube. In the Bitter End fleet, after replacing the flax packing in several stuffing boxes after years of wear, Pugsley decided to replace the stuffing boxes entirely with PSS Shaft Seals. These “packless” glands from PYI ( www.pyiinc.com ) worked well.

“Another sore spot was the stop cable for the engine,” said Pugsley. “It came mounted at a 45-degree angle on the engineroom bulkhead, and thus it retained moisture and corroded quickly. Simply mounting it in a vertical position was the cure.

“In addition to being easy to cruise and great fun to sail, the boats are well-built. Call it ‘the ultimate testimonial’—I bought one myself.”

Performance There are some definite plusses to the unstayed rig. It lets you, for instance, position the mainsail where it should be when you’re headed downwind, rather than being limited by the shrouds.

Freedoms sail well by the lee before jibing. When you do jibe there’s a sort of an “airbrake” effect created by the large roach. Rather than slamming lethally across the boat, the full-battened main is quite docile in shifting sides. Certainly most sailors enjoy the freedom from grinding winches, the superior maneuverability and visibility offered by a small jib, the self-vanging “whisker action” provided by the CamberSpar wishbone, and the convenience of truly being able to “do it all” from the cockpit.

The big main can seem very heavy to hoist. Says Pugsley, “We found that rather than fitting any special cars, the sail slide solution developed by Haarsstick worked best at taking the work out of raising the main.”

Gooseneck straps are a fragile item. After breaking several by letting the boom swing too far forward, the fleet at BEYC installed boom limiters.

Says one couple who sailed a C & C 30 for years, “With our Freedom 30 we miss the big headsail upwind and in light air, but we sail faster and more often (and with less strain) in our new boat.”

With the close sheeting angle for its jib, the F-30 is surprisingly close-winded, and since she’s so easy to tack, going to weather is no chore. On the other hand, she will never do as well in light air and chop as a similar boat with a powerful overlapping headsail. “The boat has a fairly wide groove,” says Pugsley, “but you can’t pinch her. She’s got to be sailed freer than a conventional boat. She’s so easy to tack that on a short course she can do well against PHRF competition.”

When the breeze comes on, attention needs to be paid to the big main. “If you attempt to drive off without easing sheet and traveler, you’re definitely fighting City Hall,” one racer reports. “But the bend in the mast means that the main delivers lots of usable power without reefing or putting the boat on her ear. On the wind in big waves she’s at her worst, but no matter what the wind strength, she’s a reaching and running machine.”

Despite being crammed rather tightly into the engine box, the Freedom 30’s Yanmar 2 GM 20F diesel receives great reviews. Says Pugsley, “We had no significant troubles with them season after season. Access is good with the engine box removed, but the box itself is tighter than average. The standard two-bladed prop wasn’t quite as robust as I wanted, so I replaced it with a three-bladed on mine and don’t feel that sailing performance suffered significantly.”

Consider the oversized, comfortable, uncluttered cockpit, turn-on-a-dime steering, and effortless short-tacking, and you can begin to see what Garry Hoyt got so excited about.

Conclusions It seems on the surface that the Freedom 30 was part of a movement from the radical simplicity and mind-opening territory staked out by Garry Hoyt toward a more conventional middle ground. She has proven popular and successful. We would suggest that is because, on closer examination, she is not so much a product of developments in philosophy, but rather a creation of Mull’s brilliant design evolutions and Tillotson-Pearson’s solidgrasp of what makes a valuable boatand how to build one.

Production of the Freedom 30 and platform-enhanced 32 ran to 126 hulls. The original price of the 30 in 1986 about $60,000. As of July ’03 there are two 30s listed through the brokerage links at www.yachtworld.com, one for $48,900, the other for $47,500.

There’s an informative message board devoted to Freedom owners on the Freedom Yachts website.

Contact – Freedom Yachts, 401/848-2900, www.freedomyachts.com .

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Freedom 30 $14,500

Freedom 30 for Sale. Asking $14,500

If you are looking to balance a family and cruising lifestyle, you can rest assured that the Freedom 30 is the perfect sailboat to meet your various needs.

Built by Tillotson Pearson, you can be confident that the quality construction, is matched by few others. Because this builder is considered by many the pinnacle of fiberglass composite technologies, and a pioneer in the industry. That means the experience and technique going back to the first production fiberglass sailboats, are ingrained in the hull of the Freedom 30.

With a free-standing carbon-fiber mast, you can maneuver around the deck freely, as there is no standing rigging to get in your way. So now you tend sails and lines without worrying about snagging an obstructive fitting.

This Freedom 30 will have you and your family enjoying the finer aspects of the cruising life, because this modestly sized cruiser has been maximized for space as well as privacy. That means a wide beam and vast cockpit are also perks that can be found on this boat. Inside, you are confronted with an interior that rivals the most elegant of yachts. An abundance of light is reflected down below, as teak molding and paneling adorn the cabin. This continues throughout the ship, longitudinal along the headliner. It gives the whole boat a sense of quiet grandeur, as if sailing aboard the finest ocean-liner.

For a sailor who appreciates only the best quality and workmanship, along with a high- performance rig, this boat is for you.

Displacement: 7650

Rig and Sails:

This boat is a Cat-boat with a Fractional Rig. 384 sq. feet of sail area. She has 2 Sails, Including Main. The Sails are in Excellent condition. There are 3 Winches on deck.

The Hull is Fiberglass, She has a Fin-keel. The Top-side is Original, and is in Untouched condition.

1 Yanmar 20GMF Diesel Engine, ..

Anchor, Dodger, VHF

Canvas Features: Cockpit Dodger.

Cabin Features: Pressurized Water System, Hot Water Heater.

Electrical Systems: 12 v. Distribution, 110 v. Distribution/ Shore-power.

Water Systems: Full Head w/ Holding Tank, Hot Water Shower.

Deck Features: Navigation System, GPS.

Located in City Island

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1987 Freedom 36

Harbor Springs, Michigan

Make Freedom

Category Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

1987 Freedom 36 This fresh water 1987 Freedom 36 has had many recent upgrades and has been well maintained by her meticulous owner. Gary Hoyt designed the Freedom 36 to be a comfortable performance cruiser, with great accommodations below decks, and a powerful rig above deck that is easy to manage and sail single-handed or with minimal crew. Sail management is even easier with the addition of a Leisure furling boom for her full batten mainsail along with a furling jib. Upwind she cuts easily through the seas and down wind she is a power house.  Down wind sailing with the spinnaker is a snap thanks to the "shotgun" spinnaker pole system. All lines are led aft to the cockpit for safety and convenience, tacking is as simple as turning the wheel.  She sails well in all conditions and is a stiff boat in heavy air and seas. Powered by a Yanmar 3GM30F which the owner estimates to have less than 500 hours of use. The Freedom 36 is on the list of 19 boats in the book "The Worlds Best Sailboats" by Ferenc Mate. Click on full specs for a complete list of upgrades and extras!  You really need to see this boat to appreciate her condition, call for a personal showing today...

FREEDOM 25 CAT RIG SAILBOAT 1983,impeccably maintained,YEARS OF SERVICE RECORDS

Annapolis, Maryland

Make FREEDOM

Model CAT BOAT

buymyboat443 Store FREEDOM 25 CAT RIG SAILBOAT 1983,impeccably maintained,YEARS OF SERVICE RECORDS     Hull Type:  Fin w/transom hung rudder Rig Type:  Cat (unstayed) LOA:  25.67' / 7.82m LWL:  20.00' / 6.10m Beam:  8.50' / 2.59m Listed SA:  260 ft2 / 24.15 m2 Draft (max.)  4.42' / 1.35m Draft (min.)   Disp.  3920 lbs./ 1778 kgs. Ballast:  1025 lbs. / 465 kgs. SA/Disp.:  16.78 Bal./Disp.:  26.15% Disp./Len.:  218.75 Designer:  Gary Hoyt Builder:  Tillotson Pearson Inc, (USA) Construct.:  FG Bal. type:   First Built:  1981 Last Built:   # Built:   TANKS Water:  10 gals. / 38 ltrs. Fuel:  10 gals. / 38 ltrs. RIG DIMENSIONS  KEY I(IG):   J:   P:  30.25' / 9.22m E:  13.75' / 4.19m PY:   EY:   SPL/TPS:   ISP:   BUILDERS (past & present) More about & boats built by:   Freedom Yachts DESIGNER More about & boats designed by:   Gary Hoyt NOTES                                                                              if you wish to inspect the boat prior to bidding,please call rob at 443-306-4337,to set up an appointment Up for sale is a slip kept FREEDOM 25.  This boat is very clean inside and out and is a great boat to enjoy cruising out on the water.   The boat is very well laid out with all the right features.   icebox, head with holding tank, inboard YANMAR 1GM DIESEL  ENGINE with sea strainer ,  freshwater system, and more!  The boat is currently.IN THE WATER AT MILL CREEK MARINA IN ANNAPOLIS MD,LOADING OR LAUNCHING CHARGES TO BE PAID TO BERT JABIN MARINA BY BUYER.  After 7 days storage charges  at $15.00 a day due and payable.  BOTTOM PAINTED,JUNE,2015 ZINCS ARE NEW. DECKS ARE SOUND,CORE IS GOOD TILLER STEERING SUUEN  COMPASS BOAT COMES WITH CLEAR TITLE LIFE LINES AND PULPITS ARE IN VEERY GOOD CONDITION INTERIOR IS IN GOOD CONDITION,CUSHIONS ARE VERY GOOD FULL HEAD  i have this boat listed locally and reserve the right to end the auction at any time   thanks,rob PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR LOTS MORE INFORMATION     2 GIBS 7STA WINCHES IN COCKPIT 2 BARRIANT ST 10 WINCHES ON CABIN TOP VHF RADIO RAY MARINE ST60+ WINDMACHINE RAY MARINE SPEEDO 12 VOLT PANEL WITH TWO BATTERIES WITH SELECTOR SWITCH,VOLT METER BATTERY CHARGER UPHULSTERY IN VERRY GOOD CONDITION SPARE ANCHOR MAIN/WITH SAIL COVER/LAZY JACKS 100??% JIB DRIFTER SPINNAKER RIGGING IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION REACHING POLE WITH BLOCKS ETC CARBON FIBER MAST       Contact Us we can be reached Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM EST at 443-306-4337. You can also reach us via email 24/7. We will do our best to respond in a timely manner. We may not respond to emails received on the weekend until the Monday following. IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO COME THROUGH,PLEASE DO NOT BID. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY,PLEASE DO NOT BID,IT'S JUST A WASTE OF TIME FOR ALL OF US I SELL BOATS ON E BAY ALL THE TIME.PLEASE CHECK MY FEED BACK AS I HAVE ONLY HAD 1 UNHAPPY CUSTOMER,PLEASE READ HIS FEED BACK AND MY RESPONSE

1985 Freedom Yachts Freedom 29

Chicago, Illinois

1985 Freedom Yachts Freedom 29,END OF SUMMER SALE - 1985 29' designed by the famous Gary Hoyt, built by Tilloston Pearson Inc. Ahead of her time she boasts a carbon fiber keel stepped mast that enables her to be freestanding. Meaning no backstay or shrouds to mess with! Airplanes don't have shrouds so why should a sailboat? This is a bargain as similar age/size Freedoms go for upper $30k's.She sleeps 4 comfortably in her 2 cabins. The engine center located to help balance weight and improve cabin design/flow.Engine: 1995 Yanmar 2GM 13 horsepower dieselSails: Main, Wishbone Jib, & 2 spinnakersFor other details and included goodies please ask.Currently dry docked in her custom craddle. (included) Also has an autohelm system.Additional Specs:Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder Rig Type: Frac. Sloop (Free standing)LOA: 29.00' / 8.84m LWL: 25.00' / 7.62mBeam: 10.08' / 3.07m Listed SA: 400 ft2 / 37.16 m2Draft (max.) 5.70' / 1.74m Draft (min.)Disp. 7500 lbs./ 3402 kgs. Ballast: 2500 lbs. / 1134 kgs.SA/Disp.: 16.76 Bal./Disp.: 33.33% Disp./Len.: 214.29Designer: Gary HoytBuilder: Tillotson Pearson Inc, (USA)Construct.: FG Bal. type: LeadContact us today to take a look!Thank you $8900, 3123718844

2015 20' Lexington Freedom Pontoon

Port Tobacco, Maryland

Make Lexington

Model Freedom

Category Pontoon Boats

Length 20.0

Lexington F20' Freedom Pontoon: Description: Lexington manufactures top shelf, solid value pontoons that are simple beyond industry leaders in exceptional innovation. Because they are an aluminum manufacturing company first, not only are their pontoons and deck structure first rate, but their Swim Ladders, Fences and Bimini Frames are unusually heavy duty. Their boat come standard with many features that are priced as an option on most other pontoons. None of their pontoons use any carpet, but come standard with UV stabilized textured vinyl flooring, which can be upgraded to either sea grass or simulated teak and holly for a nominal charge. Seat covers are easily removable and can be replaced in the future at minimal expense, dramatically increasing resale or long term maintenance and enjoyment. On many models, seats can be removed with a few simple thumb screws to add space and make the pontoon into a waterborne "Toy Hauler", permitting you to bring along your ATV for beach combing adventures to off the beaten track locations that you could never imagine possible. Long beaching ramps that stow permanently and securely under deck without effecting performance or trailering, allow not only ATV's, but people, pets, wheel chairs, coolers and all of your other boating toys and necessities to be conveniently taken ashore without dragging then thru the water. On Fishing and "Toy Hauler" models, the front Access Gate design can be swung completely open and folded back and snapped securely outside the side fences to completely open the bow for more convenient fishing or bow to beach/ dock access. On the Discovery 24', a truly clever "Cocoon Bimini" acts as a zip down the middle retracting, stow to the rear of the bow seats, aluminum frame "convertible top" that compliments the traditional aft Bimini, and provides a heavy duty, up in-a-minute weather proof bow enclosure for overnight adventures or unexpected showers. A storable heavy duty, custom fit inflatable bow mattress provides both a pleasant overnight bow camping experience and a towable raft for entertaining kids. Included Features on this Pontoon:Bow full-opening "Access gate" rail systemModified front gate to accommodate trolling motor4 removable bow fishing seatsSnap on Removable upholstery26 Gallon Live well with Cushions, Aerator and HosesGauge Panel with Faria Speedometer/ fuel/ tach/ voltsHelm seat w/ flip up bolster and sliderMilennia Stereo with two speakersMidship Changing room and porta-potty storageExtra Heavy duty anodized aluminum square framed Bimini (Tan)Extra Heavy duty aluminum swim ladderWrap around table aftConsole and under seat storageStainless Steel Cup HolderNavigation, Docking lites, HornFour Stainless Steel cleats12-vlt accessory recepticalTrolling motor receptacleCourtesy lightsSaltwater kit30 gallon fuel tank Specs:* Deck Length x Width: 20'1" x 8'6" * Max Weight Capacity: 2280 lbs * Max Person Capacity: 10 Persons * Recommended Motor / HP: Mercury 4S ELPT CT 75-115HP * Fence: Gray * Furniture: Gray * Flooring: Gray, Textured, UV Stabilized Marine Vinyl PLEASE NOTE:This listing is for the Pontoon only. Mercury 4 Stroke Outboards from 75Hp to 115Hp will capably power this pontoon over a wide range from more fuel efficient to higher performance. No motor or trailer is included in this listing, since the choice is based entirely on customer preference. Also, Mercury Outboard rigging is engine and customer specific and is not included in the cost. Please see our other store listings for Mercury Outboards and contact Jon Blincoe (301) 870-3133 if you have any technical questions on this boat, the best Outboard recommendation, or other motors or boats for sale. Port Tobacco Marine Transport can also provide over the road transportation to any point on the Atlantic Seaboard, so please contact us about options for delivering the boat to you.

1990 Hunter 30

San Diego, California

Make Hunter

Category Cruiser Boats

1990 Hunter 30 30' Hunter '90 "Revenge"  The Hunter 30 REVENGE will have you out on the water enjoying the freedom of the open ocean in minutes. Simple and easy to sail with all the accommodations you need. Easily sleeps six with a large usable bathroom. Clean and ready to go!

2019 Grady-White Freedom 307

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Milford, Delaware

Make Grady-White

Model Freedom 307

Category Dual Console Boats

2019 Grady-White Freedom 307 "The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an evolutionary step up for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none in comfort."   Main Specifications Beam Amidships: 10'7" (3.23 m) Center Line Length w/o Engines: 30'6" (9.30 m) Bridge Clearance: 8'10" (2.69 m) Cockpit Depth: 27" (0.69 m) Hull Draft: 22" (0.56 m) Transom Deadrise: 19.5 degrees (SeaV2® progression) Maximum HP: 700 (522 kW) Fuel Capacity - Standard: 234 gal. (886 l) Weight w/o Engines: 7850 lb. (3561 kg)   SAFETY 2 automatic bilge pumps (2600 GPH) (9842 LPH) Basic flotation Bow rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel Cockpit toe rails Fire extinguisher holder Nonskid fiberglass liner Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (6) Stainless steel through-hull fittings   COCKPIT & DECK 100% hand laid hull & deck Accessory outlet - 12V Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port Anchor windlass w/remote switches at helm & windlass Battery select switch Cleats - flush mount (pop up) Cockpit bolsters Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed) Cockpit lights - blue LED Companion grab rail Compass Request Information Call Now View Dealer Inventory

2017 Grady White 307 Freedom

Port Washington, New York

Make Grady White

Model 307 Freedom

Category Saltwater Fishing Boats

2017 Grady White 307 Freedom The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an evolutionary step up for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none in comfort. This model has just arrived and is ready for viewing.   Style: Dual Console Boat Length: 30 LOA: 30'6" Beam: 8'10" Draft Down: 20" Weight: 7850 lb. Engine Brand: Yamaha Engine Type: Outboard Engine Model: Twin F-300's HP: 600 Fuel Cap.: 234 Gal. Deadrise: 19.5   Our Boat Is Equipped With All 2017 Standard Equipment And The Following Options: Yamaha T-F300s w/CLP Bow thruster Refrigerator in bar Grill in bar Ski pylon Painted hard top mount rod holders Ivory bow cover Ivory hard top aft curtain Ivory hard top front & side curtain

2017 Grady-White Freedom 307

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

2017 Grady-White Freedom 307 Powered by Twin Yamaha F300XCA! Sand Gel Coat The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an evolutionary step up for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none in comfort.

2011 Grady - White Freedom 307

Morehead City, North Carolina

Make Grady - White

2011 Grady - White Freedom 307 2011 Grady - White Freedom 307 powered by twin Yamaha 300 hp with only 190 hours. Excellant condition with new batteries and audio system. It has just been serviced and is ready for use. The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an evolutionary step up for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none incomfort.  $162700.

Miami, Florida

2017 Grady-White Freedom 307 The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an evolutionary step up for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none in comfort.

2004 Fisher 241 Freedom Deluxe

Gainesville, Texas

Make Fisher

Model 241 Freedom Deluxe

2004 FISHER 241 FREEDOM DELUXE, For the budget minded family, this Fisher Deluxe 241, offers a lot of bang for the buck. At over 24 ft. in length, there is plenty of room to stretch out and it makes for a smooth ride to boot. There's room for 13 onboard, so bring the whole tribe. Starboard of the engine bay is a generous sized flip-up changing/port-a-potty room. The engine is a 3.0 Mercury with 135 HP fed by a 30 gallon fuel tank. This makes for an economical power plant that will happily pull the kids around on the floaty toy of their choice. The 10ft. bimini keeps things comfortable on deck and the mooring cover keeps things clean between cruises. At the helm, any Captain would be happy to pilot this great boat to local cove with an extra wide Captain's chair, full-gauge package, a Clarion AM/FM/CD player and there's even a fishfinder. Once you've found your spot, the included ladder can be deployed to port or starboard, depending on what works for the current situation. We've taken the time to check this boat out stem to stern and she is lake ready when you are. The trailer you see here is included. Don't wait!!

2012 Grady-White 307 Freedom

Fort Myers, Florida

2012 Grady-White 307 Freedom NEW ARRIVAL!    ACTUAL PHOTOS COMING SOON BUT DON'T WAIT!!! ONLY 38 HOURS!   The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an evolutionary step up for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none in comfort. This beautiful 2012 Freedom 307 is super clean with ultra low hours.  Stored high and dry, this boat has been used for the occasional family trip periodically throughout the year by a part time resident. She is practically brand new and screaming to get put to work! Most of the full cabin enclosure hasn't even come out of the plastic wrap, nor has the beautiful teak table. If you are looking for a nearly new, family friendly, fish-able boat at half the price of a new one, call Adam Schiller at MarineMax Ft. Myers today to schedule an appointment!  Boat is easy to show and conveniently located on our property.

2017 Grady White FREEDOM 307

Middleton, Massachusetts

Model FREEDOM 307

2017 Grady White FREEDOM 307 2017 Grady White Freedom 307 2017 Grady White 307 Freedom. Great family boat! Plenty of seating and built in grill. The classic Grady-White hull with a great dual console layout for either a fun day on the water with friends, or heading out in comfort to fish. Factory hardtop with enclosure, enclosed head, grill, wet bar, refrigerator, windlass, bow thruster and much more.... The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an evolutionary step up for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none in comfort.

2016 Grady-White Freedom 307

Gulf Shores, Alabama

2016 Grady-White Freedom 307 The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an “evolutionary step up” for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none in comfort.

Windsor Charter Township, Michigan

2016 Grady-White Freedom 307 2016 Grady-White 307 Freedom powered twin Yamaha 300 hp outboard motors.   The 30-foot Freedom 307 is an “evolutionary step up” for dual console boats, creating a new category of big, saltwater tough coastal cruiser/family fishing boats. The 307 is a roomy, versatile, great performing inshore or offshore cruiser with amenities and comfort to spare. Seating is second to none in comfort. The options on this boat include bow thruster, shore power and charger, refrigerator, grill, stainless steal header windshield, hard top with painted frame, and hard top front and side curtains.  Stop by the marina today or give us a call for more details.

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Freedom 30 is a 29 ′ 11 ″ / 9.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Gary Mull and built by Freedom Yachts starting in 1986.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Renamed FREEDOM 32 (here designated as FREEDOM 32-2) in 1988 (boarding/swimming platform added to stern). Shallow draft version: 4.5’

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