Freeward 30 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Freeward 30 means looking at a short-lived early name for a design that soon became the Fisher. These double-ended sloops from 1970 carry a traditional long-keel hull and a sea-kindly reputation, and the handful that survive under the original badge are the ones to learn before viewing.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Freeward 30 has a double-ended hull with a pronounced sheer, finer ends, and deep bulwarks anchor. No interior plan or berth count is published for the early boats, so buyers should expect traditional cruiser volume rather than a modern open layout, with the 9.48-foot beam and 4.27-foot draft in the classic heavy-cruiser footprint and a transom-hung rudder aft.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A bow thruster is commonly fitted on Freeward 30s in the brokerage channel, a meaningful addition for a 14,555-pound long-keel hull that benefits from low-speed maneuvering help in tight marina situations. No often-seen or owner-upgrade equipment tiers are listed, so assess canvas, winches, and navigation gear per hull at each viewing.
What to Inspect
No structural defects, osmotic breakdowns, or known failure points exist for the Freeward 30 hull, rig, or systems. A buyer's inspection can focus on age-related checks for a 1970 solid-fiberglass hull with iron ballast and a transom-hung rudder, checking the rudder pintles and the ballast keel bolt condition.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for these boats is the United Kingdom. For a viewing, keep the following short checklist in mind:
- Confirm the hull carries the Freeward 30 name rather than later Fisher badging
- Verify the long keel and double-ended hull match the design
- Check the bow thruster installation and battery supply if fitted
- Inspect the transom-hung rudder and iron ballast for age-related corrosion
- Survey the solid fiberglass hull for older-repair fairness
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Freeward 30. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $47,385 | — |
Where they're listed
Freeward 30 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $47,385 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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