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Freedom 36 Comfortable, Capable Coastal Cruiser - $32,000 (Rye)
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At 36 feet LOA with a generous 12.6-foot beam, the Freedom 36 has a spacious interior and a stable, comfortable ride under sail. The 4.5-foot draft makes her versatile for New England waters and beyond deep enough for good upwind performance, yet shallow enough for exploring harbors, coves, and anchorages that deeper-keel boats cant easily reach. Her displacement of 13,400 lbs gives a reassuring, bluewater-capable feel underway without being sluggish.
Below deck, you'll find 3 cabins with berths for up to 6, making this an excellent choice for families or cruising couples who want extra room for guests. The layout is designed to be practical and livable: good headroom, comfortable seating, and plenty of storage for gear, provisions, and personal items. This is the kind of boat you can spend real time on weekends, vacations, or longer cruises without feeling cramped.
Power is provided by an inboard diesel engine rated at 20 horsepower. Diesel reliability and efficiency are ideal for docking, maneuvering in tight marinas, and motoring when the wind is light. The inboard installation keeps noise and vibration down and contributes to a better weight balance versus outboard-powered boats.
The Freedom brand and this 36-foot model have a strong reputation for solid construction and practical cruising design. The combination of fiberglass construction, sensible rigging, and manageable size make this boat relatively easy to sail and maintain, even for an owner who does much of their own upkeep.
If you're looking for a well-built, comfortable 36-foot cruising sailboat with a proven design, spacious interior, and dependable diesel power, this Freedom 36 is well worth it.
Accommodation:
6 people. 3 cabins.
Fans in all cabins.
Fold up table with storage in salon.
Fold up table in cockpit.
Stove/oven and grill-lp.
Refrigeration and freezer.
Solar/12 volt.
Dual sink with hot and cold and sprayer.
Coffee maker, blender, portable stove.
Head with shower and additional fresh water shower in cockpit.
2 opening ports and 2 opening hatches.
Mechanical:
Yanmar Model 3GMF
Serial: 07306
Diesel
Fresh water cooled
Propeller: self feathering autostream
Top speed: 6 knots
Fuel filtration: Fuel polisher
Balmar hi output engine battery alternator with external regulator.
Galley:
Sink in Galley and head with pull out sprayers.
3 burner stove with oven gimble mounted.
Refrigeration/freezer. Solar/12 volts.
Coffee and blender.
Cookware, dishes, silverware included.
Propane system/locker with electric shutoff.
Deck:
Fiberglass with balsa core reported for model.
Lamar windless with toe and cockpit controls.
Heavy duty cam cleats.
Fiberglass monohull; fin/wing keel and spade rudder.
Barient 27 self tailing sheet and halyard and 2 -6 inch Spinnaker self Tailing.
Draft: Reported shoal draft approx. 4 ft 6 in.
2 stern rail seats.
Swim ladder.
Navigation:
Navigation, communications & entertainment:
Chartplotter/MFD: Garmin 1242XSV Touch. Cockpit 12 in Garmin. New 2020. Nav station GPS Map 521
Radar: Garmin GMR-18-HD. Raymarine New 2020
Autopilot: Raymarine
Manual Drive, Ray Marine Autopilot. Below deck and emergency tiller.
Speed/wind: New 2024. RAY 70150-T60 (Depth/speed on chart plotter.)
VHF: Standard Horizon Explorer Helm mount MIc
Compass: Ritchie Powerdamp DSC capable Binical Mount
Additional:
Safety Devices:
Current flares / visual distress signals
Sound signaling device / bell / horn
Fire extinguishers
PFDs and throwable device
LifeSling / MOB gear
Emergency tiller