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Freeman 26 Refurbished Classic

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  165211
  • LOA  ·  7.87m
  • Year  ·  1966
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  semi-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  2 x petrol 0hp, Ford 122E ()
  • Lying  ·  Kent, Medway
Boatshed Medway
Boatshed Medway
Suzzanne McDonald

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

Extra Details

Designer John Freeman
Builder Freeman Marine Ltd
Lying Kent, Medway

Mechanical

Engine 2 x petrol 0hp
Engine make and model Ford 122E ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 9 knots

Twin Ford 122E engines , Petrol engines, that have been removed and refurbished by a local marine engineer. The owner has provided the make of the engines, however they are not marked and according to the Freeman website I think they may be WaterMota Sea Tiger Mk1 1500cc. But the jury is out. Having said that they do start up nicely.

Dimensions

LOA 7.87m
LWL 7.92m
Beam 2.69m
Draft Min 0.76m
Airdraft 2.24m
Headroom 1.83m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile semi-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Freeman 26 is a classic River cruiser built from 1965 to 1968. Each boat was individually made, sometimes to owners particular specifications. The hull on this vessel looks very smart and she has been lovingly restored by her current owners.
Anti-fouled - April 2013
Boat lifted annually

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 2
Cabin(s) 1

The accommodation is fantastic. At this price you can comfortably take a family of four on holiday. The joinery gleams and provides a really pleasant, nostalgic ambience. The Canopy was renewed 2012
Woodwork in cabin and cockpit have all been beautifully restored.
The Windows, deck fittings, horn, spotlight – all original and have been rechromed
New cushions too! The dinette cleverly converts to a nice double berth. Moving forward there is a v-shaped additional saloon area which also has an infill and can convert either to a double or be used as a twin berth. Note also that the cockpit seat pulls out and can be used as a sun lounger or an additional double berth in fine weather.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Hot water system

The accommodation is fantastic. At this price you can comfortably take a family of four on holiday. The joinery gleams and provides a really pleasant, nostalgic ambience. The Canopy was renewed 2012
Woodwork in cabin and cockpit have all been beautifully restored.
The Windows, deck fittings, horn, spotlight – all original and have been rechromed
New cushions too! The dinette cleverly converts to a nice double berth. Moving forward there is a v-shaped additional saloon area which also has an infill and can convert either to a double or be used as a twin berth. Note also that the cockpit seat pulls out and can be used as a sun lounger or an additional double berth in fine weather.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Davits
Swim Platform
Cockpit Enclosure

1 anchors
Canopy renewed 2012

Safety Equipment

River licence valid until March 2014 – River Medway.
Boat safety certificate until 2015

Broker's Comments

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
A much loved classic River and Estuary cruiser that has been lovingly restored. She has quite a history – She was used to ferry HRH Prince Philip when he opened Grafham Water. There is a commemorative plaque to mark this event taking place. This is an ideal vessel for family cruising for a great price. Video to follow.

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