Freeman 30 Centre Cockpit Project - £5,000

Status : SOLD

Lying : West Norfolk - Viewing strictly by appointment through Topsail

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General Specification

Builder : John Freeman Marine, Hinckley
LOA : 8.99m (29ft 6in)
Beam : 3.02m (9ft 11in)
Draft : 0.76m (2ft 6in)

Construction

• Composite GRP and wood construction
• GRP hull, decks and coachroof
• Wood cabin sides
• Centre cockpit with hard top (with sun roofs) and canvas sides (new partially made windowed canvas sides included in sale, red)
• Two cabins (forward with galley, aft with heads)

Mechanical & Electrical

• Twin 2.5L Parson's diesel inboard engines (understood to be in running order)
• 2 x diesel tanks
• Wheel steering with full engine controls at helm
• 12V lead acid batteries
• Shore power
• 12V (3 pin) and 230V sockets in both cabins

Accommodation

• 4 berths in 2 cabins
• Could potentially be reconfigured to provide 6 berths
• Main (forward) cabin with dinette (converts to double), forward storage area (could be fitted out to provide additional single or double berth) and galley
• Aft cabin provides 2 x single berths, table, heads compartment and vanity unit
• Galley provides gas cooker (2 burners, grill & oven), stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, fridge, microwave oven (230V), worktops and stowage
• Pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, etc. all included in sale
• Heads compartment with sea toilet (recent, no holding tank) and vanity unit/hand basin (hot and cold pumped supply) opposite
• 12V (3 pin) and 230V sockets in both cabins
• 12V cabin lights
• 230V television
• Berth cushions for all berths (currently protected with plastic sheeting and appear to be in good condition)
• Large opening windows throughout providing lots of light and air flow
• Window dressings (mostly blinds) and floor coverings where fitted
• Maximum headroom 1.83m (6ft), 1.55m (5ft 1in) in aft cabin

Equipment

• Boat Safety Scheme certificate to 2022
• Fire extinguishers and fire blankets
• Stainless steel pulpit
• Stainless steel handrails (not all currently fitted)
• Folding wooden flag mast (not currently fitted)
• Dodgers with name on rear coachroof
• Dinghy davits
• Inflatable tender
• 2 x small bathing platforms (also provide protection to outdrives)
• Ship's clock and barometer in both cabins
• Danforth type anchor with rode
• Various fenders (including fitted corner fenders)
• Various mooring warps
• Spare material left over from cutting of new cockpit canopy sides (red)
• Lots of spare parts, engine spares, etc.

Remarks

The Freeman 30 was one of John Freeman Marine's most popular models and is now considered to be a genuine classic. And this example is rumoured to have been built for John Freeman himself! Constructed in GRP and wood, the Freeman 30 offers good accommodation with a centre cockpit and cabins fore (with galley) and aft (with heads) in a pleasing, traditional design with lots of character and a light and airy interior. Powerful 2.5L twin engines make the Freeman 30 a versatile boat for estuary, sea or river use.

This example was purchased by the present owner and her late husband (a marine engineer) about 5 years ago. They quickly commenced a comprehensive refit, but sadly this was never completed due to ill health. Unfortunately the boat has since suffered from some water ingress at the front of the main cabin due to a leaking/rotten window frame. "Exotique" offers lots of scope as a comfortable family cruiser, or even as a characterful liveaboard vessel, once the her refit has been completed and exterior tidied. It's understood that the boat's engines are in running order, although a service is overdue. A quick sale is desired and offers will therefore be considered.

PRICE REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE!