Freedom 28

[Paladdo]

Hi all

I am contemplating the purchase of a Freedom 28. Any information about things to look for before spending big $ on a surveyor would be appreciated. Also, input about the boats sailing qualities, quirks, good points and bad points would be appreciated. THANKS!

[CrazyRU]

Hi, Pallado! Welcome to our group.
What year and model of F28 you are looking to buy?
There are 1977-1980 Freedom 28 Cat Ketch with centerboard
1980-1984 Freedom 28 Cat Ketch with fixed keel.
And, I believe, 1985-1990 Freedom 28 sloop.

[hxschiller]

Which Freedom 28 are you looking at? I have had a Mull-designed '87 Freedom 28, sailing in Neuse River/Pamlico Sound area of NC. If you live near, you can check out the mods I've done to make it better.

[Paladdo]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

This old girl is a 1987 F 28. She looks to be in pretty good condition. Here is the URL for the Yachtowrld listing:

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1987/Fr ... ted-States

I Also looked at a 1982 F 33. This one is not in as good a condition as the 28 but it may be a possibility. My wife and I mostly day sail and take one or two cruises per season along the coast of CT . Here's the URL for the F 33:

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1982/Fr ... ted-States

Opinions welcome!

[Paladdo]

Which Freedom 28 are you looking at? I have had a Mull-designed '87 Freedom 28, sailing in Neuse River/Pamlico Sound area of NC. If you live near, you can check out the mods I've done to make it better.

Thanks for your kind offer hxschiller! I live on Long Island, NY so NC is a bit of a trip right now, but if I do buy the F 28 I will sure want to hear more about what mods you have done to yours.

[Paladdo]

Thanks for your help! It looks like the boat got sold. Have a great sailing season one and all!