I'm a beginning sailor and have decided I have to own a boat! Been looking at ads for months now and had pretty much decided that I would get a Catalina 30, Ericson..... etc. Then I came across an ad for a 1988 Freedom 28 fractional sloop..... The free-standing mast and the self-tending jib really appeals to me as a new sailor. Been searching this forum for any info on these boats but there doesn't seem to be very much discussion about this model.
I would appreciate any advice/ info that is available on this model. Specfically any advice on what to look for in the pre- survey inspection, ( I understand that the balsa core in the hull must be checked for rot/ moisture). Any thoughts from Freedom owners would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Walt
So Calif
1988 Freedom 28 info
Re: 1988 Freedom 28 info
You might want to start out on a F21. That was my first boat which I had for 6 years, you can pick one up in good shape for under $5,000 and they are low maintenance. I just upgraded to a Freedom 33 Center Board Cat Ketch. Its out at Oxnard if you want to go for a sail. Once you have a Freedom I don't think you will ever want a stayed mast. Good luck.
Doug and Marie
Millennnium Falcon F33 CK cb #4
1980 wish bone booms Electric Drive
Millennnium Falcon F33 CK cb #4
1980 wish bone booms Electric Drive
Re: 1988 Freedom 28 info
Hi Walt - I actually purchased a 1988 Freedom 28 sloop in July and spent the summer sailing her around Buzzard's Bay in Massachusetts. This was my first sailboat, although I grew up sailing Beetlecats, Lasers and 420s on the bay. I'd be happy to try and answer any questions about the boat you may have. I also have the survey from our purchase I can share if that would be of interest to you. I've also attached one of the brochures for the boat, which I think I found earlier on in my search on this website.
Paul
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Re: 1988 Freedom 28 info
Thank you seawolf! Looks like I may have missed out on this boat, ( seller thinks he has a buyer already). If that falls thru and I have a chance to get it, I will contact you with more questions.
Thanks again,
Walt
Thanks again,
Walt