The Freedom 30 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Freedom Yachts, marking the transition from Gary Hoyt’s unconventional cat-ketch rigs to a more contemporary, performance-oriented sloop configuration. Designed by the late Gary Mull and meticulously constructed by Tillotson-Pearson Inc. (TPI), the Freedom 30 was introduced in the mid-1980s as a sophisticated alternative for the coastal cruiser. Unlike the earlier "cat" versions of the brand, the 30 features a fractional sloop rig while retaining the company’s hallmark unstayed carbon fiber mast. This design choice eliminated the need for standing rigging—shrouds, stays, and chainplates—resulting in a clean deck and a sail plan that is remarkably easy to manage for short-handed crews.
Used Freedom 30 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Freedom
- Model
- 30
- Builder
- Freedom Yachts
- Designer
- Gary Mull
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1986 - ??
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