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

Freeman 23

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  305543
  • LOA  ·  7.01m
  • Year  ·  1974
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  semi-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x petrol 35hp, Ford Watermota Crossflow series (1974)
  • Lying  ·  Marthan, Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Gary Travis

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 John Freeman
Builder John Freeman
Lying Marthan, Norfolk
Fuel capacity 15.0 G Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 15.0 G Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x petrol 35hp
Engine make and model Ford Watermota Crossflow series (1974)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 0.4 G /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots

Dimensions

LOA 7.01m
LWL 6.75m
Beam 2.28m
Draft Min 0.50m
Draft Max 0.50m
Airdraft 2.16m
Displacement 3,715.4lbs
Headroom 1.79m
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile semi-displacement
Finish Gelcoat finish

Original gelcoat to hull and topsides, quality stainless fittings, a very original Freeman 23.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2

4 berths is 2 cabins, separated by bi-fold door.
New toilet and holding tank 2019

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Carpet
Curtains
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

4 berths is 2 cabins, separated by bi-fold door.
New toilet and holding tank 2019

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
All-over cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits

1 anchors
(Mudweight)
7.00m of chain

Nav Equipment

Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Current BSC expires November 2023

Broker's Comments

A very well presented Freeman 23 in original gelcoat and a vey well appointed clean and dry interior with quality cushions.
Powered by a Ford "watermota" crossflow petrol engine and benefitting from having had a new toilet and holding tank fitted in place of a chemical toilet and a hot water calorifier.
She is Broads tolled until 01.04.2022 and has a BSc intil 2023.
She comes with a Winter Cover and a Tonneau Cover.
This boat is by far one of the better examples to be found.
Engine serviced 2021
Last out of water 2019
These boat details are subject to contract.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

2 years

Why are you selling her?

Buying a Motorhome

Where have you sailed her?

Norfolk Broads

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