Fisher Freeward 25

The Fisher Freeward 25 is a proper little ship.  These comfortable heavy displacement motor sailors have an easy, sea kindly motion with generous accommodation within a modest and affordable overall length. The shallow draft makes them ideal for the shallow coastal waters of the East Coast and beyond. Recent refit included: New portholes, new forehatch, hull respray, epoxy to under water on hull, reconditioned engine, new propeller - approx £10,000 spent.

Viewing by appointment through our Suffolk Office - 01473 659 681

Accommodation

The accommodation offers five berths in two cabins. In the forecabin there is a V berth with stowage under.  Opening hatch to deck.  Separate heads compartment to port with marine toilet and washbasin.  Hanging locker opposite.  In saloon, settee berth to port with galley and quarter berth opposite with hinging chart table over.  Saloon table raises to the deck head for more space or lowers to make a double berth.  Two burner gas hob with grill and oven.  Stainless steel sink with manually pumped water supply.  40 litre freshwater capacity.

There is over 6ft 5in headroom in the saloon. Very light and airy interior. Light brown vinyl upholstery. 

Mechanical Systems

Located behind the companionway with excellent access. Reconditioned Beta 25hp marine diesel engine. Full overhaul in 2022. Three cylinders. Fresh water cooled. Shaft drive. Dual lever engine controls. 60 litre fuel capacity in steel tank. Approx 5 knots cruising speed. The engine has completed some 50 hours since refurbishment and was last serviced in late 2023.

Electrical Systems

• 2 x 12 volt batteries (one 2023)
• Alternator charging

Spars & Sails

Masthead rigged sloop.  Anodised aluminium mast and boom.  Stainless steel standing rigging (age unknown).  Terylene running rigging.  Roller reefing to mainsail. Sailspar headsail furling system with winch.  Two sheet winches.   

• Mainsail  -  fair
• Furling Genoa  -  very good
• Spare Genoa  - good

Deck Equipment

• Anchor  with chain and warp
• Kedge anchor
• Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guard wires
• Coachroof grabrails
• Mainsail cover in blue
• Sprayhood
• Boarding ladder
• Various warps and fenders

Navigation Equipment

• Steering compass
• Echo sounder
• VHF radio
• Deck level navigation lights
• Clock and barometer

Safety Equipment

• Fire extinguisher
• Jackstays
• Cockpit harness points
• Floating light
• Manual bilge pump

Construction

Built in 1973 by Fairways Marine to their own design.  Dark blue painted GRP hull (repainted 2022).  Teak rubbing strakes.  Teak toe rails.  White GRP superstructure with grey Treadmaster to decks and painted coachroof decks.  Aft self draining cockpit.  Transom hung rudder.  Tiller steering.  Long keel with encapsulated cast iron ballast.

Recent refit included: New portholes, new forehatch, hull respray, epoxy to under water on hull, reconditioned engine, new propeller - approx £10,000 spent. In a previous ownership she spent some 25 years under cover.