Freeward 25 (1974) for sale in Blyth, United Kingdom

£13,500 GBP

Summary

The Freeward 25 is a well-maintained and desirable sailing yacht, built by Northshore Yachts in 1974/5. Designed by Freeman and Wyatt, she features a classic green hull, cream topsides, half wheelhouse and a Volvo Penta MD2030 inboard diesel engine. The interior is bright and comfortable with newly upholstered berth cushions. She is equipped with a tan in mast furling main and a roller furling genoa, as well as Plastimo bulkhead compass, Navico Corus Speed/Depth, Garmin GPS, Raymarine Autopilot and Simrad VHF. This Bermudan sloop rigged yacht sleeps five and is complete with a gas oven, electric windlass and fire safety equipment.

General information
Make/model
Freeward 25
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
£13,500 GBP
Name of boat
Huntress
Year
1974
Designer
Wyatt & Freeman
Length overall
7.62 metres
Length waterline
6.40 metres
Beam
2.87 metres
Draft
1.19 metres
Displacement
4,572 kg
Keel
Full Keel
Location
Blyth, United Kingdom

About this Freeward 25

English

Freeward 25 built by Northshore yachts in circa 1974/5. Designed by Freeman and Wyatt, this design was offered alongside the more common Fisher 25 and are seen to be highly desirable as they are not as common. 
"Huntress" is a good example and sports a classic green hull, cream topsides and  a half wheelhouse that offers more shelter. She comes with a Volvo Penta MD2030 inboard diesel, tan in mast furling main and a roller furling genoa. The interior is bright and comfortable with newly upholstered berth cushions.

Mechanical

Vessel is powered by a Volvo Penta MD2030-C inboard diesel engine. It is believed that the engine was installed in 2000/1. Engine is situated beneath the companionway steps and allows access for servicing and daily checks. The cockpit sole is removable and allows access to the reduction gearbox, the stern tube and the exhaust water lock. Key start with preheat. Rev counter mounted in cockpit. Single lever engine control with forward and reverse gearing. 
Stainless steel shaft driving 3-bladed bronze propeller. 
Bank of 3X12V batteries fitted with isolator keys. These provide domestic and engine start power. The batteries are recharged via the engine alternator or the solar panel situated on the dog house roof. Vessel comes with shore power.

Rigging

Bermudan sloop rigged yacht with mast head rig. Deck stepped, gold anodised aluminium spars by KEMP with single set spreaders. Stainless steel standing rigging and terylene braid on braid running rigging. Mast has bolt on in mast furling system with tan coloured mainsail. Roller furling headsail system. Majority of lines led aft for ease.

  • Roller furling Main 
  • Brand New Roller Furling Headsail

Equipment

  • Plastimo bulkhead compass
  • Navico Corus Speed/depth
  • Garmin GPS
  • Raymarine Autopilot
  • Simrad VHF
  • Silva Star GPS/Repeater
  • Electric windlass
  • Anchor with chain and warp
  • Outboard engine bracket
  • Bathing ladder
  • Warps and Fenders
  • Fender skirt
  • Navigation lights
  • Boathook
  • Tiller extension
  • Cockpit shower
  • Electric Bilge Pump
  • Manual Bilge Pump 
  • Windscreen wiper
  • Manual Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire blanket
  • Sony Radio/CD Player
  • Clock & Barometer

Accommodation

Vessel can sleep 5 over the forward cabin and saloon. The interior is bright and airy with good headroom. The saloon is accessed via two lockable folding doors with a sliding companionway hatch. Three steps down and you with find a large seating area to port. The table is on a full height pole allowing the table to be stored against the roof when not in use. It then can be fully lowered to create a double berth. Opposite here is the slide out chart table with quarter berth aft. In the boaw is a V berth which can be made prite by closing the heads door. Heads with sea toilet and hans basin. Large hanging space opposite.

Linear galley with Plastimo gas fuelled oven, separate grill and two burner hob. Stainless steel sink with pressurised fresh water. Attractive teak and holly flooring. 

  • Brand New Marine Upholstery
  • Gas Oven
  • 5 Berths

Construction

GRP constructed motor sailor with heavy lay up hull. Topsides are painted an attractive dark green and feature the distinctive teak hull boards. Cream painted wheelhouse and superstructure. Moving forward is safe and easy thanks to the deep side decks finished in Treadmaster. Self bailing cockpit with locker storage. Transom mounted rudder with teak tiller and extension. Transom mounted boarding/bathing ladder.

Stainless steel stem head fitting with anchor roller. Deck mounted electric windlass with foot controls. Bow and stern rails joined by set of guardwires and stanchions. Teak grab rails situated either side of coachroof.

Features

  • Total sail area - 21.00

Contact Information

Due to location, viewings are by prior arrangement only. To book an appointment to view this super little craft, please call David or Matt on 0191 272 9086

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website 

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Volvo Penta MD2030C
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
102 litres
Maximum speed
11 kph
Cruising speed
9 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
1
Number of berths
4

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Broker/Dealer Information

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Royal Quays Marina Albert Edward Dock Coble Dean Road North Shields NE29 6DU
United Kingdom
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