Freedom 25
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The Freedom 25 is an American sailboat that was designed by Garry Hoyt as a single-handed racer-cruiser and first built in 1980.[1][2][3][4]
Production
The design was built by
Design
The Freedom 25 is a recreational
The spars are
The boat has a draft of 4.42 ft (1.35 m) with the standard keel fitted.[1]
The boat is fitted with an optional diesel engine or a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal).[1]
The accommodations consist of two cabin berths that are partly under the cockpit and a forward "V"-berth. There is a small
The design has a hull speed of 5.99 kn (11.09 km/h).[7][8]
Operational history
In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "Garry Hoyt, main designer and marketer of the Freedom line of sailboats, is known as a free thinker when it comes to sailboat design. The Freedom 25, with her full-battened mainsail, small 'staysail' jib, 'gunmount' spinnaker handling gear, and unstayed mast, is a good example of the fruition of Hoyt's thinking. Hoyt says full-length battens have several advantages, the main one being ease of reefing, 'A sailor wants a sail he can get up and get down quickly, a sail that is easy to handle, can be reefed easily, and provides acceptable performance.' The fully battened sails are quieter too. The little jib, which was an option on new boats, improves upwind performance in light air. The gunmount makes using a spinnaker a singlehanded job: one sailor can hoist, jibe, and douse the spinnaker without ever leaving the cockpit. The unstayed mast simplifies the rig and makes getting underway faster. Best features: Besides the above, the cockpit is deep and comfortable, with good back support. Worst features: The wing mast and sail sleeves on early boats didn't work out. Consequently, a conventional sailtrack on a round mast was used on most production."[9]
Variants
- Freedom 25 Staysail
- This model was introduced in 1980. It displaces 3,920 lb (1,778 kg) and carries 1,025 lb (465 kg) of ballast. The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 213 with a high of 198 and low of 228.[2][8]
- Freedom 25
- This model was introduced in 1981. It displaces 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) and carries 1,025 lb (465 kg) of ballast. The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 210 with a high of 237 and low of 201.[1][7]
See also
Similar sailboats
- Bayfield 25
- Bombardier 7.6
- Cal 25
- Cal 2-25
- Catalina 25
- Catalina 250
- Com-Pac 25
- Dufour 1800
- Hunter 25.5
- Jouët 760
- Kelt 7.6
- MacGregor 25
- Merit 25
- Mirage 25
- Northern 25
- O'Day 25
- Tanzer 25
- US Yachts US 25
- Watkins 25
References
- ^ a b c d e f Browning, Randy (2019). "Freedom 25 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ a b c Browning, Randy (2019). "Freedom 25 Staysail sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2019). "Gary Hoyt (sic)". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ ISBN 0-395-65239-1
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Freedom Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2019). "TPI Composites". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ a b InterVisionSoft LLC (2019). "Sailboat Specifications for Freedom 25". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ a b InterVisionSoft LLC (2019). "Sailboat Specifications for Freedom 25". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ISBN 978-0-07-163652-0