The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Freedom 45 Centre Cockpit

Bow thruster
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  317120
  • LOA  ·  13.72m
  • Year  ·  1990
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  wing keel
  • Berths  ·  7
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 62hp, Yanmar (1990)
  • Lying  ·  Essex
Boatshed Essex
Boatshed Essex
Jayne Markham

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Gary Mull
Builder Freedom Yachts
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 250.0 ltr (55.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 600.0 ltr (132.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 200.0 ltr (44.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 24/02/2022

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 62hp
Engine make and model Yanmar (1990)
Engine Hours engine1= 3454
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) Maxprop 3 bladed feathering prop
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 7 knots
Max speed (approx) 9 knots
Engine spares

New Rutland Wind generator with a charge controller (October 2022)
Engine room exhaust blower
Extensive inventory of spares, tools, lubricants
2 x alternators driving the Maxprop feathering propeller
Honda 3000 air cooled petrol generator, housed on aft deck
2 x domestic batteries 200 a/h and 180 a/h (new 2021)
6.5 kw inverter
1x engine battery 200 a/h (replaced in 2021)
Shore supply with smart controller
Galvanic Isolator fitted
Battery charger
2 x solar panels (October 2022)
Electrics control panel, with ring mains throughout the accommodation

Dimensions

LOA 13.72m
LWL 10.49m
Beam 4.10m
Draft Min 1.50m
Draft Max 1.50m
Displacement 17,500kg (38,587.5lbs)
Headroom 1.82m
Storage On marina

Rig

Other rigged Tillotson Pearson Carbon fibre spars (1990) with Other standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail North Sails - Other () Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs
Headsail North Sails - Hank on ()

Mast and boom lifted, checked and refurbished, Elephant yard (2021)
Mast painted with 'All grip' (2021)
Keel stepped, unstayed mast
Single carbon fibre rig
Single line reefing
Fully battened main and gib - North Sails
New mast steps (2022)
New Stack Pack, Lazy Jack system, Bimini and infill, Sprayhood, Genoa cover (Dolphin Sails, November 2022)
Fractional free standing rig
Pulpit re-inforced to allow fitting of Gunmount spinnaker system, as required
Aluminium main boom with strut type kicker
Double ended mainsheet to six part purchase on traveller, aft of helm station and to an electric winch in cockpit
Double ended jib sheet with 4 part purchase to helm station and to cockpit
Single line mainsail reefing for reefs 1/3 and 2 from cockpit through blocks and 'S' hooks with keepers on leech and clew
Main and jib topping lifts
Spare jib halyard (alternatively spinnaker halyard if required)
1 x manual self tailing winch
1 x electric self tailing winch
Fully battened main in Batcar system with Sto-pak
Fully battened self tacking jib on Hoyt Camber spar
Thorough check to mast, complete paint job (including the boom), new VHF aerial and main halyard sheeve
Sails laundered (April 2024)

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, solar panels, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile wing keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

New water tanks (October 2022), food grade polypropylene 'Tek tanks'
2 x 300 litre fresh water tanks vented to the sinks, with filtered supply to additional galley tap
1x 250 litre fuel tank complete with manual drain pump from sludge trap, feeding through dual switchable Racor filters
2 x waste tanks with electric discharge pumps and gauges
Topsides professionally polished (October 2022)
Deck and coachroof professionally polished (December 2022)
Coppercoat applied to the underwater profile (September 2022)

Accommodation

Total # of berths 7
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

New aft cabin mattresses, which can zip together (2022)
New Eperspacher diesel heating (2021)
Hull has been Copper Coated (September 2022)
Blinds with mosquito screens to windows
Saloon table sits 6/8 people
Hot water calorifier with AC element
Pressurised hot and cold water throughout
Forward double cabin with V-berth, large storage drawers underneath
Hanging locker to port and drawers to port and starboard
2 x single settee berths in saloon with stowage underneath, plus a pull-out upper berth to starboard
Aft double cabin with king sized double berth, interior sprung mattresses (new 2022), large stowage drawer underneath
Hanging locker to starboard and drawer stowage to port & starboard
Vanity unit port side
Large saloon table with folding leaf extension + bottle stowage under, in pull out drawer
Illuminated glass + bottle stowage to port, amidships alongside book rack and entertainment centre with radio / TV / CD facilities and associated ancillary stowages including generous library space
Opening port lights + 1 x large ventilation / escape hatch and 2 x small ventilation hatches
Extensive stowage beneath bunks and behind settee backs
Wet weather locker in passageway to starboard incorporating warm air blower from engine space
U-shaped galley to port with stainless steel 4-burner gas stove with oven
Twin gas bottles in port aft lazarette locker vented overboard with solenoid operated shut off valve
Fridge in galley and separate freezer adjacent to wet weather locker to starboard, operating off common sea water cold circuit with recirculating flushing facility
Electric toaster and kettle
Large sink with draining board + hand sea water pump and filtered fresh water tap, in addition to normal hot &cold facilities
Forward heads compartment, with shower accessible either from fore cabin or main saloon and opening port light and small overhead ventilation hatch
En suite heads to aft cabin, with shower compartment and hanging locker
Large cockpit with generous, leafed, drop- down, teak, cockpit table

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave

New aft cabin mattresses, which can zip together (2022)
New Eperspacher diesel heating (2021)
Hull has been Copper Coated (September 2022)
Blinds with mosquito screens to windows
Saloon table sits 6/8 people
Hot water calorifier with AC element
Pressurised hot and cold water throughout
Forward double cabin with V-berth, large storage drawers underneath
Hanging locker to port and drawers to port and starboard
2 x single settee berths in saloon with stowage underneath, plus a pull-out upper berth to starboard
Aft double cabin with king sized double berth, interior sprung mattresses (new 2022), large stowage drawer underneath
Hanging locker to starboard and drawer stowage to port & starboard
Vanity unit port side
Large saloon table with folding leaf extension + bottle stowage under, in pull out drawer
Illuminated glass + bottle stowage to port, amidships alongside book rack and entertainment centre with radio / TV / CD facilities and associated ancillary stowages including generous library space
Opening port lights + 1 x large ventilation / escape hatch and 2 x small ventilation hatches
Extensive stowage beneath bunks and behind settee backs
Wet weather locker in passageway to starboard incorporating warm air blower from engine space
U-shaped galley to port with stainless steel 4-burner gas stove with oven
Twin gas bottles in port aft lazarette locker vented overboard with solenoid operated shut off valve
Fridge in galley and separate freezer adjacent to wet weather locker to starboard, operating off common sea water cold circuit with recirculating flushing facility
Electric toaster and kettle
Large sink with draining board + hand sea water pump and filtered fresh water tap, in addition to normal hot &cold facilities
Forward heads compartment, with shower accessible either from fore cabin or main saloon and opening port light and small overhead ventilation hatch
En suite heads to aft cabin, with shower compartment and hanging locker
Large cockpit with generous, leafed, drop- down, teak, cockpit table

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Cockpit cover
All-over cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Bimini
Bow Thruster

Electric Seawolf windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
(Delta bower )
50.00m of chain
50.00m of warp
Honwave (2m) dinghy (2022)
(Inflatable)
2.5hp outboard, Suzuki, Short Shaft (2022)
9 x new fenders including new step fender (2022)
New boathook (2022)
New chain hook and snubber (2022)
New guidewires and pelican clips (2022)
Snap davits to transom
New Bimini and infill and Pedestal cover (Dolphin Sails, November 2022)
New Vetus Bow thruster (April 2022)
Set up for a "Gunmount system"
Full winter cover, which covers the whole boat
SL Seawolf electric windlass with remote control option from cockpit
Grapnel kedge anchor with 10m chain and 50m warp
Mooring lines including breast ropes, springs, warps and general purpose cordage
Two winches: 1 x Barient 27/48 speed manual self-tailing winch and 1 x Barient two speed self-tailing, electric winch (both serviced 2021)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
SSB
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Navtex
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
DVD
AIS Receiver
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

AIS Class B Transponder
New Navionics navigation system (2022), PC based navigation suite with a wifi hub that links to a Panasonic Toughbook
Electronic self steering, direct to quadrant
VHF DSC radio, with command mic at the helm
AIS (Class B) radar receiver
Garmin chart plotter, with repeater display, in the cockpit
Navtex receiver
Hand bearing compass
Chart table area has extensive stowage and deep filing drawer, for equipment and manuals etc.

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Danbuoy
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

4 x opening port lights
1 x large ventilation / escape hatch
6-man canister Plastimo liferaft stowed on transom / sugar scoop
6 x lifejackets
1 x Danbuoy with light, 2 x horseshoe liferings with lights and whistle
Buoyant heaving line
Spare emergency navigation lights
Grab bag with flare set, emergency blankets etc.
12v spotlight
Set of standard day shapes
Foghorn
The gas was inspected and a certificate issued (March 2021), by A & R Marine Plumbing and Gas Services

Broker's Comments

Freedom yachts are renowned and respected serious offshore cruisers, benefitting from a centre cockpit and a free-standing, carbon fibre mast. These vessels have attractive lines and equally attractive performance characteristics, with excellent load carrying characteristics and stability due to their contemporary design.

They have plenty of working space on deck and a versatile accommodation plan, including a spacious galley and saloon, double fore-cabin, with ensuite heads and shower and a master suite with ensuite heads and separate shower in the aft cabin. When I visited the boat, I was struck by its excellent cruising and liveaboard potential. The current owner has invested heavily in this boat, which shows in her current specification and condition. The boat has been Coppercoated, all of the exterior canvas has been renewed, a bow thruster added to ease short-handed maneuvering, new water tanks installed, new mattresses and an updated navigation system, including AIS to name a few items.

This boat, therefore, presents as one with a respected design and build, along with a significant level of recent investment to provide a tidy, spacious vessel, for living, cruising and a discerning sailing experience.

The owner is motivated to sell, due to personal circumstances and open to offers.

If you would like any further information, or would like to organise a personal viewing, then please do contact our office and we would be delighted to help.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

2 years

Why are you selling her?

Change of circumstances

Where have you sailed her?

South and East coasts

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