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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Freeman 23

Very nicely equipped Freeman
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  315743
  • LOA  ·  7.01m
  • Year  ·  1970
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  semi-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x petrol 34hp, Watermota Sea wolf (1970)
  • Lying  ·  Potter Heigham
Boatshed Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Steve Biggs
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Freeman 23
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Extra Details

Designer John Freeman
Builder John Freeman
Lying Potter Heigham

Mechanical

Engine 1 x petrol 34hp
Engine make and model Watermota Sea wolf (1970)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.0 ltr (0.4 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots

properly running example of this sea wolf motor that starts well and is very quiet and purrs. Engine driven heating also added to the engine systems heating cockpit and cabin

Dimensions

LOA 7.01m
LWL 6.75m
Beam 2.28m
Draft Min 0.66m
Draft Max 0.66m
Displacement 1,685kg (3,715.4lbs)
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile semi-displacement
Finish 2 pack finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

1 anchors
(mud weight)

Nav Equipment

Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
DVD
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Searchlight
Horn

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

What a beautifully equipped example of the popular Freeman 23!

Where do I start with what she offers? A beautifully running engine (one of the nicest Watermota engines I have had the pleasure of driving for a long time). She is a very well-appointed boat with a warm and dry interior that benefits from a full hot water system with full shower, pump out toilet to holding tank as well as an immaculate gas cooker (with oven grill and hob), electric mains cabin heating, additional engine driven warm air heating to all cabins and cockpit, battery charger, 3 batteries (all new), invertor, NASA battery monitoring system, depth system, re-stitched canopy, soft headlining, refrigerator, the list goes on.

This boat has clearly been cared for by all of her owners. Her interior is a very comfortable place to spend time afloat with good quality seating presented in amazing condition and quite possibly one of the most comfortable freeman's I have sat in for many a year.

Her wood work is not water damaged to my eye. That said, some of the varnish would benefit from a light sand and re varnish, however, this is only noticeable on close inspection and does not detract from the look of the boat. It would be the work of a weekend to re varnish the few panels that I noticed.

The carpet was removed at the time of my viewing and is in the process of being professionally replaced so this will be done for the new owner. With a full shower and pump out toilet this Freeman is all set for extended cruising especially with her two heating systems and comfort levels. Her infill cushions are present so she can sleep 4 in two cabins with the wardrobe door separator deployed.

Her hull is professionally two pack painted and gleams and her topsides are still in gelcoat. She has a current Boat Safety Certificate to 2025 and her Broads toll is paid to April 2023.

This Freeman, with this level of fit out, is very rare and is a must see and represents very good value

These boat details are subject to contract.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

3 years

Why are you selling her?

no longer needed going for a day boat

Where have you sailed her?

Norfolk Broads

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