FREEDOM 45 CC
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 CC
Based on hull design of the FREEDOM 42 with extended stern An aft cockpit version was also available.
The Freedom 45 CC is a Gary Mull-designed cruising sailboat built by Tillotson Pearson Inc in 1987. While the exact number of hulls built is unknown, this model represents a specific era of American production with a free-standing fractional sloop rig.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform with a high comfort ratio of 29.54, rather than high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22992.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.9, the Freedom 45 CC offers moderate offshore capability, supported by owner reports of watermaker and solar panel installations for extended passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include other Gary Mull designs and Tillotson Pearson models, as well as similarly sized American cruising sloops with fin keels and fractional rigs.
Direct variant of the FREEDOM 45 CC
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
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 4 systems for the FREEDOM 45 CC, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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