10/06/2017
SAILBOAT FOR SALE-PRICED REDUCED-Seller Motivated.
65' Lindsay Custom Steel Sloop
Built in 1993
Twin Diesel Engines
Designed and equipped to rove the world's oceans. FREEDOM combines the ability to sail the far corners of the earth with superlative standards of accommodation and construction. Built of Steel by Lindsay Smith in Australia, Designer John Pugh, FREEDOM's elegantly swept bow and gently sweeping sheer line encompass numerous modern features. Priority was given to providing a classic teak interior that weaves luxury and style into a single concept.
Because of her high freeboard, FREEDOM's internal volume is vast, most breathtakingly displayed in her owner's full beam stateroom.
Builder: Lindsay Smith, Austraila
Designer: John Pugh
LOA: 65'
Beam: 15'
Draft 6' 6
Clearance: 75'
Engines: Twin Ford Lehman
Engine HP: 90
Cruising Speed: 6.5 w/one engine
Max Speed: 10 knots
Fuel: 400 U.S. Gallons
Water: 700 U.S. Gallons
Hull 8mm thick steel under water line, protected by epoxy coating, 5mm thick above waterline, 5mm thick non-skid decks, epoxy protected. Topsides and decks Interlux painted 2017. All areas inside the hull epoxy tar coated. Long Keel construction with 25mm plate and 12 tons lead internal ballast. Substantial stainless steel safety rails, samson post, bollards and solid stainless steel bar around all hatch openings. Solid stainless steel toe rails. Skeg, and rudder shaft tube are substantial steel. Steel yachts run the gamut as far as quality construction.This yacht is without compromise in that department. The caliber of construction and the degree of preventative measure taken to assure this vessel remains a proper, sound, and safe yacht are excellent, and shall impress most anyone seriously considering purchasing a steel yacht of this stature.
Accommodations sleeps 6 in 3 double cabins. Two salons. Two heads with shower. A full array of Nav/Com instruments at the lower inside helm as well at pedestal steering in cockpit. The forward accommodation is comprised of two comfortable double cabins. The forward cabin with lower bunk and single upper bunk, shelves and lockers with steps separate steps through hatch leading to deck. Large guest cabin to port with a double berth athwartships. Drawers and lockers. Large opening hatch. Ample lighting, 12 volt plus 120 volt outlets. Spacious washroom with hand basin, full size shower and head.
Traditionally fitted lower salon, with cushioned seating for 6 around a large teak dining table, sideboard, 1800 BTU AC, ice maker and 8 Newfound Metal portlights.
Full headroom galley amidship. Twin s/s sinks and large work area. New electric stove with four burners, grill and oven. 800 watt microwave. Large fridge with holding plate, separate air cooled compressor enable the fridge and freezer to operate as normal if yacht is on the hard. Two refrigerators, two freezers. Ample cupboards and drawers containing cups, glasses, plates, and utensils. A large walk in storeroom/wine cellar situated just above the keel with steps down. There is a washing machine in this area.
Steps lead up to the deck pilothouse which has large windows allowing for unrestricted all round visibility. It features the navigation station, wheel, and helmsman's seat to starboard. Port there is seating for six, a coffee table and an entertainment system which consists of a 32' TV, AM/FM/CD/Digital stereo with 10 speakers and a satellite Trac TV system. 24 GTU AC.
Steps to port leas down from starboard side forward to the engine room and aft to the full width master stateroom, which has a centerline queen sized bed, hanging lockers, drawers and large shelves. Two new large Bomar stainless opening hatches, 8 opening portholes with mosquito screens provide fresh air ventilation. 9000 BTU AC. A spacious en suite washroom with wash basin, head, extractor fan, including 12 volt and 120 volt outlets. Full size shower compartment with tub.
Aft sundeck with deck chairs and bathing platform with shower on stern. Spacious walk in lazarette full beam of the yacht with large steel hatch, spacious storage shelves and lighting.
TNT 1000 lb lift platform.
Silver anodized aluminum mast stepped on the deck. Masthead rigged with two two pairs of spreaders. 20cm (1') thick steel chainplate welded through deck. New MACK mainsail 2013. Mainsail slab reefing, reefing lines and winches, lazy jacks. Zip up sail bag. Ronstan s/s turnbuckles, etc. Furlex head sail and staysail. Mainsail, Genoa and Staysail. One headsail whisker pole with topping lifts. Mainsail cover. Mechanical boom vang. 6 Arco winches. Hardtop with Isenglass & Sunbrella enclosure for entire cockpit and seating area.
Although a relatively large vessel, all sail handeling systems/rigging are specifically designed for ease of operation, and is no more involved than sailing a forty footer. The owner and his wife have sailed this boat, alone, through the Atlantic.
Weather decks of 5mm steel, painted with non skid finish to horizontal areas. Rigid steel fish cleaning and Barbeque rack covered by a Sunbrella sun awning. Tall stainless steelrails and stanchions with two gates. Granny bars on both sides of the mast. 2 x Staysail tracks with 2 x adjustable sheet blocks. Two stainless vents. Rainwater catchment on decks with fresh water fillers in well. Teak seats on aft sundeck. Heavy duty s/s mooring cleats. Deck wash. 2 CQR 140 lb anchors. Drednaught 90 lb anchor. S/s swimming ladder. 19mm rope rodes. Below deck anchor chain locker. Separate rope locker with hanging hooks.
Seller motivated. Make an offer. PRICED REDUCED $299,000.
