Freedom 45 Sailboats For Sale

boatyard
sales on record
3
years built
1989–1994
length range
45–45 ft
for sale now
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The Freedom 45 is represented in the provided listings as a center‑cockpit variant of Gary Mull’s design. Examples cited include a 1993 hull built by Tillitson‑Pearson Inc. (now TPI Composites), identifying the model’s pedigree and era of construction in those boats. The center‑cockpit arrangement appears to be a defining layout in the listings, shown as Freedom 45 CC in brokerage notes.

Deck equipment and arrangement on the listed examples emphasize a deep, secure cockpit and uncluttered working decks. One boat is fitted with an electric Harken halyard winch and an easy‑to‑access main traveler; high stanchions and secure lifelines are called out for safety and offshore confidence. Broker commentary on another example notes traditional lines and an ease of handling, reflecting how these boats are typically set up for straightforward sail management.

Below decks the model, as presented in the listings, is notable for interior volume relative to a 45‑foot hull. The forward cabin on one example opens into an unusually large head with an en‑suite shower, and the main salon is described as warm with more storage than many larger vessels. The aft cabin in the center‑cockpit arrangement is particularly spacious on the listed boats, with a centerline queen berth described by a broker as possibly the largest aft cabin encountered on a 45‑foot hull; an aft head with a separate shower is also noted.

Mechanical and systems observations from the listings highlight a large engine room with access on all sides for serviceability, updated raw water systems and hoses, and example‑specific upgrades such as Seafrost refrigeration and a full freshwater plumbing replacement in PEX on one boat. These particulars reflect how individual Freedom 45s may be outfitted and maintained rather than factory‑standard features.

Overall, the listings present the Freedom 45 CC as a center‑cockpit cruising platform with accommodation and systems suitable for blue‑water voyaging and extended live‑aboard use when maintained and upgraded, with the usual variation between individual yachts in equipment and condition.

Specifications

TypeMonohull Sailboat
BuilderFreedom
ConstructionFiberglass

Dimensions

LOA45ft / 13.72m
LWL34ft 5in / 10.49m
Beam13ft 6in / 4.11m
Draft4ft 11in / 1.50m

Performance

Displacement22992

Freedom 45 Yachts For Sale

Freedom 45 (Caribbean)

Asking $89,000 (USD)
Location Cruising, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) (Caribbean)
S/V Water Bear is a 1994 Freedom 45 for sale by broker.
Water Bear is a spacious center-cockpit version of Gary Mull’s Freedom 45 design, built in 1993 by Tillitson-Pearson Inc. (now TPI Composites). On deck, she boasts a deep, secure cockpit with an electric Harken halyard winch and an easy-to-access main traveler. Her decks are open and uncluttered with high stanchions and secure lifelines. Below decks, you will be hard-pressed to find a more spacious and accommodating interior on a 45′ boat. Her large forward cabin opens to an enormous head with an en-suite shower.…
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