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by DougW
Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: General Sailing
Topic: Sailing a Freedom 30
Replies: 1
Views: 4879

Re: Sailing a Freedom 30

I bought my Freedom 30 last year in July and sailed about every day the first month in many different conditions. My previous boat was an Ericson 27, and I couldn't be happier now. I think the boat points up just fine, and I rarely reef under 20kts. Sort of depends what kind of sailing you do. I'm n...
by DougW
Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:27 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Looking for a Freedom 30 or 32
Replies: 2
Views: 3766

Re: Looking for a Freedom 30 or 32

I think you've made a great choice. I had an Ericson and traded last year for a Freedom 30 1988. (Mull). Totally fun and easy to sail, well built and comfortable in difficult conditions or on the hook. I'm in Boston, so can't help you with a west coast boat. If you come across one, let me know if yo...
by DougW
Sun Feb 12, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: Cruising
Topic: New Freedom 30 owner in Puget Sound
Replies: 10
Views: 16571

Re: New Freedom 30 owner in Puget Sound

I purchased my Freedom 30 last summer in July. After bringing her north through the Cape Cod Canal, I keep her in Salem (MA) harbor. Managed to get her out almost daily for the rest of the summer. I had so much fun, I stopped going online very much, so this is my first post here. She was wonderful i...