UK RESIDENTS ONLY. This mature, well-run and now established syndicate has been formed with a great bunch of individuals who enjoy, care and maintain the boat. The syndicate has a Boat Manager and Treasurer
As of 2025, Freedom is like a new boat. Over 210,000 euros has been spent on her and no expense has been spared. 44,000 euros alone was spent on checking and refurbishment of both engines, with mostly new parts, plus a re-spray. These powerful engines have recently been checked out by MTU engineers in Spring 2024 and given the thumbs up.
A brand new SUR rib with 20hp Yamaha was added to the inventory in 2023, which is great for exploring caves and beaches from anchorages and nipping into small villages for lunch. A jet ski is also included moored close to the boat. It can be used directly from the marina or put aboard the afterdeck to use when out. (note only the RIB or the jetski can be carried at any one time)
A new bimini has been added, which ensures you can be shaded on the flybridge, and new carpets are already down, adding to the luxury. All the leather seats in the saloon have been cleaned and this area is as good as any luxury flat. New wall and ceiling linings add to the feel of opulence.
A new anchor, windlass and chain is another recent addition. So anchoring is now easy, meaning most bays are accessible, and for those that are a bit tight you have the rib that will take you ashore. In other words, this is a go anywhere boat, but you can go anywhere in luxury. To be a proper ‘live aboard’ boat in the Med it must have air con, and this is throughout the boat and has also been refurbished and well maintained.
There have been many additional spends on this boat – window handles, hatches, cutlery, kitchen ware, towels, blinds etc, much of it monogrammed, so Freedom really does look like a millionaire’s playground! Even our bedding has been monogrammed! We have also recently purchased a paddleboard and an inflatable doughnut for the RIB.
To the outside the whole structure has been polished, with the underside antifouled and everything cleaned. It really looks like new. Alongside all this we have a secure storage unit (just yards from the boat) that can house water toys as well as clothes/swim gear, so you don’t have to pack everything again each time you come. With a laundry even closer to the boat, you can have freshly washed and ironed clothes very quickly. Next to the laundry is a superb wash facility for men and women, so if you’re in the marina and don’t want to use the boat’s excellent heads, a two-minute walk will be all you need to do to get to these facilities. You can only enter with your security card (a credit card sized item that allows you through all the secure gates inside the marina) of which I have two to transfer to a new owner.
As you will see, Freedom is a fantastic boat in which to explore the island or use as a floating apartment, and Alcudia – a very modern marina – is an excellent base. The boat has so many new parts or upgraded areas, it looks like new, as the photos will attest.
Most of us use Freedom for pottering around the island, finding quiet bays to moor up and experience tranquillity. It is a great base to explore the island of Majorca or even spread your wings and head to Menorca or Ibiza. It just presents so many options and a different type of holiday experience. The marina is situated right in the middle of Alcudia, with access to bars, shops and facilities – and the other boat owners on the pontoon and wider marina are a great little community who often socialise together.
The great thing about Freedom is you can live like a wealthy boat owner, for a fraction of the cost and worry, and probably use it as much as if you owned it outright!
The boat is lifted out of the water in February for a 4 week period for annual hull cleaning and painting and other maintenance activities ahead of the next season leaving 6 weeks for each member to enjoy. However we aren’t planning to lift out now until November 2026
The change over day is Thursday when the syndicate member vacates the boat by 10am. The boat is then cleaned throughout and clean linen and towels are provided to each cabin ready for the next member who will arrive by 4pm.
We have an annual AGM where all members meet in the UK, usually in October to agree the following years allocations and any maintenance or upgrade activities greed and planned. It is also a good time to catch up face to face with the fellow syndicate members although we do have an active WhatsApp group that you will be part of.
The syndicate agreement has been professionally produced and sets out the rules for the syndicate so it’s fair for each member and the allocations are done in a way that is fair ensuring everyone has their preferred weeks throughout the year. You will be required to sign up to the agreement on purchase of the share.
I can meet anyone during the weeks when I’m in Alcudia. Or any of the other boat shareholders will be happy to show you around their pride and joy. We insist that every potential new member has met one of our other share holders, so that we can be sure you’ll be a good fit for the others, this is so we keep the right mix of people who have different needs throughout the year – eg school holidays, and to be sure we get a good personality match.
Upon completion of the sale, you will be named on the UK Small Ships Register as an owner of Freedom along with the other members. The boat is UK Registered on the MCA Part 3 Small Ships Register. A Bill of Sale will be provided declaring your share along with a copy of the SSR certificate which is also visible online.
In order to sail Freedom you must have at least a relevant and International Certificate of Competence, also preferred is a day skipper certification (Motor). It is mandatory for our insurance company that you have a couple of days training with a local skipper and if you’re inexperienced there is a requirement to have a qualifies and approved captain on board for the first year. However, experienced motor boaters or sailors will not need this, as most of our syndicate members have found and Freedom is exceptionally easy to handle and operate.
We also have good relationships with a number of local captains should you wish to hire one and just sit back and relax on your own yacht..
A change in family circumstance means I am selling, as I need to spend more time at home – without this I’d not be selling!
UK Registered Boat; therefore, only UK Residents can apply.