FREEDOM 39 PILOT HOUSE
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39 ft |
| LWL | 31 ft |
| Beam | 12.83 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft/ 5 ft min |
| Displacement | 18,500 lb |
| Ballast | 5,300.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 44.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.5 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 39 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 11.92 ft |
| Mainsail | 420.5 sq ft |
About the FREEDOM 39 PILOT HOUSE
A unique feature of this pilot house version of the FREEDOM 39 is the free standing schooner rig. EY an PY describe forward mast/triangle. Thanks to 'Lazy Jacques' for corrections.
The Freedom 39 Pilot House is a 39.0 ft ketch designed by Ron Holland/Garry Hoyt and built by Tillotson Pearson Inc in 1983. With a displacement of 18500.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 28.61, this vessel is characterized by its heavy, stable hull form and pilot house configuration.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for shorthanded cruising, leveraging its 2 Mst. Schooner rig and substantial 5300.2 lb ballast.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.94 and high displacement of 18500.0 lb, the Freedom 39 Pilot House demonstrates strong inherent stability and offshore suitability, though its single production year suggests limited long-term build data.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Ron Holland designs from the early 1980s with similar displacement and fin keel configurations, such as the Pearson 365 or similar heavy-displacement ketches, due to shared design philosophies and era-specific construction methods.
Direct variant of the FREEDOM 39 PILOT HOUSE
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
6 reported issues across 6 systems for the FREEDOM 39 PILOT HOUSE, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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