The Freedom 33, launched in the early 1980s, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the unstayed rig. Designed by the renowned Ron Holland and built by Tillotson-Pearson Inc. (TPI), the vessel was a departure from the more traditional "workboat" aesthetics of the earlier Freedom 40. It was engineered to offer the performance of a contemporary cruiser while maintaining the ease of use that defined Gary Hoyt’s "Cat Ketch" philosophy. Unlike many of its contemporaries that relied on a complex web of standing rigging, the Freedom 33 utilized two free-standing carbon fiber or aluminum masts, allowing the sails to rotate freely and dump air during heavy gusts—a feature that provides a level of passive safety rarely found in stayed offshore yachts.
Freedom 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Freedom
- Model
- 33
- Builder
- Freedom Yachts
- Designer
- J. Paris/Garry Hoyt
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1979 - 1983
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $18,900 |
Price Reduction Insights
100.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 21.3% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nauticat 33 | 33.17' | $74,000 | 57 | 28 |
| Catalina 355 | 35.42' | $198,500 | 53 | 3 |
| Freedom 35 Cat Ketch | 34.75' | $60,000 | 21 | 8 |
| Islander Freeport 41 | 41' | $39,900 | 15 | 8 |
| Freedom 38 | 37.92' | $71,501 | 11 | 3 |
| Friendship 33 | 33.63' | $38,193 | 10 | 2 |
| Freedom 30 | 29.97' | $20,950 | 8 | 2 |
| Freedom 32 | 32.75' | $18,750 | 6 | 0 |
| Freedom 45 CC | 45' | $109,900 | 4 | 2 |
| Freedom 33 | $18,900 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $18,900 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Freedom 33 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Freedom 33 over the past 12 months is $18,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Freedom 33 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Freedom 33 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Do Freedom 33 listings get price reductions?
- About 100% of Freedom 33 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 21.3% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Freedom 33?
- Comparable models include the Nauticat 33, Catalina 355, Freedom 35 Cat Ketch. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.