Freedom 25 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

25.67' · 7.82 m

Displ.

3,500 lbs · 1,588 kg

First year

1981

The Freedom 25 represents a sophisticated evolution in the design philosophy of Freedom Yachts, marking the transition from Gary Hoyt’s early "catketch" experiments toward the highperformance, refined engineering of naval architect Garry Mull. Launched in 1981 and built by TillotsonPearson Inc. (TPI) in Rhode Island, the Freedom 25 was engineered to prove that a freestanding, unstayed carbon fiber rig could be both competitive on the racecourse and approachable for the casual weekend cruiser. Unlike its smaller predecessor, the Freedom 21, the 25 offered a legitimate interior and a more powerful sail plan, bridging the gap between a daysailer and a true coastal cruiser. Its hallmark is simplicity: by eliminating shrouds, spreaders, and stays, the boat offers a remarkably clean deck and a rig that "breathes" in gusty conditions.