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FREEWARD 30

Fairways Marine🇬🇧· Design: Wyatt and Freeman
$47,099 avg$47,099 – $47,099 (1 listings)from 1970
$1.5K – $4.0K est. annual maintenance
Bluewater CruisermonoMasthead SloopFull/Long
Fisher Owners Association ↗

Specifications

Hull

LOA29.99 ft
LWL24.93 ft
Beam9.48 ft
Draft4.27 ft
Displacement14,555 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.7 kn

About the FREEWARD 30

Forerunner of the Fisher 30. Same hull but with a doghouse rather than a wheelhouse.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Freeward 30 is a classic British cruiser designed by Wyatt and Freeman and built by Fairways Marine (UK) in 1970. With a build count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of UK boatbuilding, characterized by its 29.99 ft LOA and substantial 14555.0 lb displacement.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, heavy-displacement cruiser with a 42.52 comfort ratio, particularly owners interested in self-sufficiency given the high prevalence of watermaker and solar panel installations.
Bluewater capability:
With a 419.37 D/L ratio, 1.56 capsize ratio, and full/long keel, the Freeward 30 is well-suited for offshore passages, a capability reinforced by the high number of reported watermaker and wind generator installations.
Comparables:
Comparable to other 1970s British full-keel sloops like the Hallberg-Rassy 35 or Oyster 36, the Freeward 30 shares similar displacement and traditional hull forms, though it is slightly lighter and narrower.

Performance

Comfort42.5
Capsize1.56
Disp/Len419

Market Price

Low
$47,099
Average
$47,099
High
$47,099
Based on 1 listings across 1 marketplace

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 29.99ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.5K – $4.0K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

9 reported issues across 6 systems for the FREEWARD 30, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

4 critical2 major3 minor
Structural4Rudder1Hull1Engine1Deck1Keel1

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