Freeman 23 ‘Alachua’

£7,500.00

Classic river cruiser built by John Freeman between 1970 and 1974, and a great way to get afloat for the first time. An ideal boat for solo cruisers or small families, with a decent sized cockpit and plenty of accommodation down below. As always, boats of this age need a little care and attention, but ‘Alachua’ will provide a new owner with many hours of fun on the river. We are open 7 days a week for viewings by appointment only please.

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Construction
GRP moulded hull and painted GRP topsides, alloy and rubber fendering, stainless steel pulpit and cockpit rails, sliding and fixed windows, timber grab rails, blue fabric folding pram hood, stainless steel and chromed deck fittings. Last antifouled and hull polished in March 2025

Accommodation
An aft cockpit with rear bench seating, storage locker and tank access beneath, helm to port with seat, folding canopy and screens, double cabin doors to starboard.
The accommodation comprises a conventional 4 berth layout with twin V berths at the bow with storage beneath and a ventilation hatch above, starboard side WC compartment with Thetford cassette toilet, port side full height locker with a folding door that creates a partition between the saloon and forward berths, port side dinette that converts to a double berth, storage beneath and access to the engine, a galley to starboard with storage lockers, sink with cold water tap and two ring gas burner. The interior is typical Freeman with varnished wood finishes, stainless steel framed sliding windows, blue upholstered seating and cushions, carpet & curtains.

Engine
Ford Watermota Sea Wolf petrol engine coupled to a shaft drive via a J type gearbox with helm mounted throttle and foot controlled gear lever. Temperature and voltage meter at the helm.

Equipment
Thermostatically controlled Propex HS2000 LPG warm air cabin Heater
70amp split charge Diode
1100GPH Bilge Pump
3.9kg Popane Calor Gas Bottle with regulator
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Blanket
Kiddie Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Thetford Porta Potti Casette
Thetford two - burner gas stove

Electrics
1 x 12v 68Ah battery, cabin lighting, spot light, horn, navigation lights, screen wiper, bilge pump, domestic water pump.
240v - Shore Power connection, fuse panel, battery charger, sockets.

Disclaimer
Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. They are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Broker nor any person in its employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this vessel, in respect of which any Purchaser must rely on his own inspection. A demonstration of the vessel will be conducted once a Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed by both the seller and buyer and a 10% deposit has been paid into the broker's client account.

Specifications

Status

Available

Location

Fish and Duck Marina, Ely

Advertiser

Fish and Duck Leisure Ltd as broker on behalf of the seller

Boat Safety Certificate

Expires 09/05/2028

Vessel Name

Alachua

Vessel Condition

Used

Vessel Type

River cruiser

Builder

John Freeman

Make

Freeman

Model

23

Year Constructed

c.1970

Berths

4

Cabins

1

Number of Engines

1

Engine Model

Ford Watermota petrol engine

Fuel Type

Petrol

Drive Type

Shaft drive

Cruising Speed

6 mph

Maximum Speed

10 mph

Length Overall

23"3' (7.08m)

Beam

7'6" (2.29m)

Maximum Draft

2' (0.61m)

Bridge Clearance

6'10" (2.08m)

Hull Material

GRP (Topsides painted, hull in original gelcoat)

Hull Type

Modified vee

Hull Colour

Ivory

Keel Type

Other

Dry Weight

2500 kg

Fuel Capacity

15 gallons (68 litres)

Water Capacity

15 gallons (68 litres)