"Capt. JG" wrote in message
easolutions...
"mmc" wrote in message
g.com...
is a Freedom 33 Cat Ketch. I like the semi-traditional look, the
uniqueness (is this a word?) of the cat ketch rig in a (more) modern
yachts and, from following the Yahoo owners group, the dedication
displayed by the owners for these boats.
I like the 36 too but not real fond of the big bump out in the cockpit
created by the aft cabin. We (the family and I) enjoy a large(r) cockpit
and this arrangement wouldn't work for us.
I'd like a shoal draft/swing keel but like the openess of the cabin with
the fixed keel (swing keel version has the trunk bisecting the salon),
but can't have everything so probably settle for the fixed keel.
I've seen other more recent cat ketches but most look like most other
modern boats that just happen to have this rig, almost as an after
thought while the Freedoms maintain some of the "chunkyness" of the old
cat boats.
Not looking for screaming speed or to wow the dock walkers, but more the
comfort, design, ease of use and style of these boats.
Just trying to start a boat/cruising related discussion.
What do you guys think?



Not sure if you're interested, but I saw this on a newsletter I get.

FOR SALE Freedom 35 'Solo' (12/2008)
Built by Tillotson & Pearson, USA, 1983. Major refit 1999/2000.
Carbon Fibre freestanding masts with fully battened ketch rig.
Ideal Bluewater cruiser with the advantage of a doghouse for UK
type weather. New sails, new engine 2006.
Ashore Plymouth UK. £44,000.
Full details, photos at
www.petrockstowe.co.uk/solo



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What the heck, while I'm dreaming of buying one, might as well as dream
about sailing it back from the UK!
Maybe smuggle some good beer back too.......