Posted by Lorman, Alvin J. (ajlorman@…>)
David:
I love my Mull 30. They are not great to windward, lacking a big headsail, but they are a lot better than many think when you have new sails (which I do). I did a lot of upgrading to mine when I bought her and I came away very impressed with the build quality of the boat. My last boat was a Sabre, which are widely considered one of the best production boats. I found little in the Freedom that was inferior to the Sabre. (I have a 1987, so I don’t know whether this is equally as true for later-built 32.) Indeed, in upgrading the boat, I was not replacing things that broke, just hardware that has improved over the years.
They are very easy to sail, which was important to me in the buying equation. On the other hand, if you’re an inveterate string puller, there are probably other boats that would suit you better.
As others have noted, there’s quite a big price difference between a 30 and a 32. In deciding whether that difference is worth it to you, consider the fact that the sugar scoop is available from Freedom and simply bolts on to the back of the 30.
I’m sure the F30 owners on this list would be happy to answer any specific questions you have.
Al Lorman
F30 Ab Initio
-----Original Message-----From: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com [mailto:freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ABCSent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 5:17 AMTo: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.comSubject: RE: [freedomyachts2003] Freedom 32 (Gary Mull) - Just how good are they?
Al,
I have rechecked the agents specifications sheet and the boat in question is described as being designed by Gary Mull. A further lok at the spec sheet reveals the following statement "The Gary Mull designed Freedom 30/32 … " which seems to support some of the other comments that the boat is basically an F-30 PLUS a “sugar scoop”.
Would welcome your views on the F30/32.
David
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