Freedom 33 UK in 1987 it has an aluminium mast who made it

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My freedom 33 was made in 1987 it is a sloop with gun mount and aluminium mast made by proctor would like to know who made it

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What is your Freedom’s Hull Identification Number?

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Not sure no number stamped or plared anywhere but I think it was made in isle of Man by freedom yachts

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I had an aluminium mast on my Freedom 25. The hull was T&P built but imported new to UK by its first owner. My understanding was that the aluminium mast it was fitted with was constructed in France as the manufacturer had the skill to manufacture a tapered mast “in one”. Makers name sadly lost in the mists of time. Re your hull number, this should appear on the stern just beneath any teak deck capping.

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Just a possibility ex-a Google search :- A prominent French manufacturer of aluminum mast extrusions is Flandria Aluminium, part of Exlabesa Group. They specialize in the extrusion, processing, and surface treatment of aluminum profiles. Their facility in Warneton, France, has been producing aluminum profiles for over 50 years and is equipped with two extrusion lines. Exlabesa acquired Flandria in 2023 to expand their presence in northern Europe.

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My mast was made by proctor. Found some information
Looks like it was made by freedom yachts in the isle of Mann

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Hello,

I own hull nb 10 which was made by Western Yachts in Southampton.
As for the mast, I don’t know who made it. I suspect it is a Needlespar. They were known for tapered aluminium techniques. I contacted them, but they don’t make masts anymore.

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I have a 1986 33 with a needle spar mast. I understand that she was the first 33 built in Falmouth.