FREEDOM 35 CAT KETCH
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 34.75 ft |
| LWL | 30 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft |
| Draft | 4.2 ft |
| Displacement | 12,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.3 kn |
About the FREEDOM 35 CAT KETCH
A keel/cb version was also available. Draft - BU:3.5' BD:7.5' Similar to FREEDOM 33 which is called the FREEDOM 35 in the UK.
The Freedom 35 Cat Ketch is a distinctive vessel designed by Garry Hoyt and built by TPI (USA) and Western Approaches (UK) starting in 1981. With a production count of ? hulls, this boat stands out for its unique unstayed cat ketch rig and substantial 12000.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a stable, heavy-displacement cruiser with a unique rig configuration, particularly those interested in coastal cruising or protected waters where its 4.2 ft max draft is manageable.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.93 and a high comfort ratio of 24.21, the Freedom 35 exhibits strong offshore potential, though its unstayed rig requires specialized maintenance and handling expertise for extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Garry Hoyt designs like the Freedom 30 and similar heavy-displacement cat ketches from the early 1980s, such as the O'Day 35, due to their shared emphasis on stability and traditional cruising comfort.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 34.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FREEDOM 35 CAT KETCHyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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