Freedom 45 AC Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gary Mull·1987·Tillotson Pearson Inc, (USA)
Freedom 45 AC drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
45' · 13.72 m
Displ.
22,992 lbs · 10,429 kg
First year
1987

The Freedom 45 AC, designed by the renowned naval architect Gary Mull, stands as a premier example of the "unstayed" rig philosophy that defined Freedom Yachts during the late 1980s and early 1990s. While many of its contemporaries adhered to traditional stayed rigs with complex standing rigging, the 45 AC utilized a freestanding carbonfiber mast to simplify sail handling and improve safety. The "AC" designation refers to the Aft Cockpit configuration, which offers a sleeker, more traditional aesthetic compared to its sibling, the Freedom 45 Center Cockpit (CC). Built with a focus on offshore capability and ease of use for shorthanded crews, the vessel combines a robust hull with an innovative sail plan that remains a point of fascination for cruising enthusiasts today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 114,900
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Freedom 45 AC listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 114,90010100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004)$ 487,500422258
Freedom 35 Cat Ketch34.75'$ 58,5003216
Freedom 3837.92'$ 79,381146
X-Yachts XC 4545.47'$ 481,927139
Freedom 40/4040.42'$ 119,500125
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,259124
Contest 45 CS44.95'$ 545,674116
Freedom 3636.42'$ 47,95084
Freedom 3232.75'$ 18,75082
Frers 4545'$ 57,83763
Freedom 45 ACYou are here$ 114,90010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Freedom 45 AC cost?+
The median asking price for a used Freedom 45 AC over the past 12 months is $114,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Freedom 45 AC sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Freedom 45 AC sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Freedom 45 AC listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04Do Freedom 45 AC listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Freedom 45 AC listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Freedom 45 AC?+
Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004), Freedom 35 Cat Ketch, Freedom 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.