I had a visit to Wayfrod Bridge Marina yesterday to carry out a Survey on this popular little Cruiser for Pre- Purchase.
The boats were fitted with a number of engine options from new. This model could of been fitted with one of the following engines depending on the original order.
Example Engines: WaterMota Sea Wolf Crossflow (Standard) with J-Type Gearbox, Perkins 4.108......... this one had the Watermotor petrol inboard.
Surveyors comment: Always check the keel bolts for leaks. Pull the carpet up in the saloon and then pull up the long floor board to reveal the encapsulated bolt heads. This area should be 'bone dry'.
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| The Freeman 23 developed from the Freeman 22 Mk1 and 22 Mk2, with slightly squarer lines, particularly around the fore cabin. Notably there is no step in the deck, of the extra foot - 3" went into the toilet compartment allowing the loo to be mounted bow to stern. The remaining 9" went into the cockpit area for summer cruising. |
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| The boats serial number is hidden in the fuse board.... gives a build date as well. |
The boats were fitted with a number of engine options from new. This model could of been fitted with one of the following engines depending on the original order.
Example Engines: WaterMota Sea Wolf Crossflow (Standard) with J-Type Gearbox, Perkins 4.108......... this one had the Watermotor petrol inboard.
Surveyors comment: Always check the keel bolts for leaks. Pull the carpet up in the saloon and then pull up the long floor board to reveal the encapsulated bolt heads. This area should be 'bone dry'.
