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Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale Freedom 30, 1987 sailboat for sale This 1987 Freedom 30 sailboat “Serenity” is in great condition and ready to leave on a day sail or a cruise to the San Juan Islands. Freedom 30 sailboats are known for production quality that is a step above most sailboats. The Freedom 30 is easy to sail, with a self-tacking jib and a “big main, small jib” configuration. Midboom sheeting means the cockpit is clear. The stayless rig reduces maintenance and leaves the side decks clear for easy access forward. Freedom 30s have all of the systems that are usually found only on larger boats. She is surprisingly fast, with a large interior and full forward and aft cabins.
Serenity is a well-cared for Freedom 30. She had a new Yanmar 3YM30 engine installed in 2009 and has been upgraded since she was purchased in 2016, including:
Custom mattresses for forward and aft berths 2 House Batteries Jib (Ballard Sails) Cabin Cushions Composting Head Garmin Masthead Wind Instruments Rocna 10 anchor Dodger Lazy Jacks
She has extensive “big boat” systems, including:
Windlass Raymarine below-deck autopilot Washdown pump Hot/cold pressure water Refrigerator/Freezer Inverter Diesel furnace LPG stove/oven Shower
Serenity is an easy boat to sail, and she’s fast too. I have sailed her at 8 knots steady in a moderate blow on a reach. She is maneuverable and a great boat for shorthanded sailing, although there is lots of room above and below for a larger crew.
I am aware of the following issues with the boat
The helm loads up when the boat is sailing in heavier winds. It was checked by CSR Marine who found no problems with the steering. Perhaps this is just me. I am kind of a snob when it comes to “feel” of the helm. The boat has white marks on the gray deck. Their source/cause is a puzzle to me. It’s not awful, but it is noticeable. Some of the older instruments do not function, but are in place on the bulkhead. Their functionality has been replaced with Garmin displays and instrumentation. I am unaware of any other significant issues with the boat. It is in great shape for a boat of its age, and presents well. One other great thing about Serenity is that there is no “boat smell” The new mattresses, cushions, and composting head mean that even those with sensitive noses will enjoy being below. Freedom 30s are rare in the PNW. Take some time to check out Serenity and I believe you will find she is a remarkable boat, and superior to similar sized boats in many ways.
SOLD
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
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
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
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
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
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 Beam1.33)
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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