The search results provide a good amount of information.
Key Findings:
- Designer: Gary Hoyt is credited as the designer of the Freedom 33/35 cat ketch (centreboard version). Some sources also mention J. Paris as a designer for the Freedom 33. For consistency with the builder article emphasizing Gary Hoyt's vision, and the specific mention of the 33/35 as a Gary Hoyt design, I will attribute it primarily to Gary Hoyt.
- Production: 1979-1983. Built by Tillotson Pearson Inc. (TPI).
- Design Philosophy: Championed unstayed mast for ease of handling, particularly single-handed, and improved sail efficiency by eliminating restrictive stays, 22]. Hoyt's motivation was to simplify sailing. The Freedom 33 featured freestanding carbon spars and wrap-around/sleeved sails with wishbone booms, though these were later abandoned for more conventional sail attachment and standard booms.
- Variations: Available with a fixed keel or a centerboard. The centerboard version took up interior space, leading to the development of a keel boat version. The boat was also built in the UK by Western Yachts and sold as the Freedom 35.
- Performance: Cat ketch rig, easy to sail, points well, very comfy. Performance off the wind is reasonable, but skill is needed for windward performance. Described as handling nicely under sail and easily. Owners praise its ease of handling and solid construction.
- Interior: The keel version "opens up the main cabin considerably" by obviating the centerboard trunk. Practical Sailor notes "exceptional stowage capacity for a boat of its size" and a "warm and spacious cabin design". Limited specific layout details found, but mention of v-berth, head, salon, galley is typical for boats of this size. One review mentions the need for a bimini, implying an aft cockpit layout typical of cruisers.
- Owner's Perspectives: Owners consistently praise ease of handling, comfort, and solid construction. Some concern about gelcoat shrinkage over time causing cracks. The weight of the sails and effort to handle them can be a downside. Questions arise about its offshore capability, but some owners believe it's seaworthy. There's an active "Freedom Yachts Owners' Forum".
Ratio Calculations (from previous sandbox):
ratio_sa_disp(Sail Area to Displacement): 15.68 (Moderate)ratio_bal_disp(Ballast to Displacement): 0.316 (Moderate to slightly lower, implying moderate stiffness)ratio_disp_lwl(Displacement to Length): Approximately 239 (Moderate displacement)
I have enough information to proceed with generating the article. I will make sure to address the specific instructions, including interpreting the ratios and weaving in the builder article's context. I will use Gary Hoyt as the primary designer, acknowledging that J. Paris is also associated with the design.