FREEDOM 45 AC
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45 ft |
| LWL | 34.4 ft |
| Beam | 13.5 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft |
| Displacement | 22,992 lb |
| Ballast | 9,500.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 38.4 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.85 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 50.33 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 768.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 265.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 452.1 sq ft |
About the FREEDOM 45 AC
Extended (at stern) version of the FREEDOM 42. Center cockpit version was also available.
The Freedom 45 AC is a 45.0 ft fractional sloop designed by Gary Mull and built by Tillotson Pearson Inc in 1987. With a displacement of 22992.0 lb and a beam of 13.5 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of American yacht construction, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and comfort over extreme performance or heavy offshore endurance. Its fractional rig and free-standing mast configuration appeal to owners seeking manageable sail handling without the complexity of running backstays.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.9 and a comfort ratio of 29.54, the Freedom 45 AC offers moderate offshore stability but is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Pearson 46 and other late-1980s American cruising yachts that share similar fractional sloop rigs and moderate displacement-to-length ratios. These boats are comparable due to their shared emphasis on interior space and ease of handling rather than high-performance racing metrics.
Direct variant of the FREEDOM 45 AC
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 45ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 documented issues across 1 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model FREEDOM 45 CC. The FREEDOM 45 AC shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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