1997 Freedom 40/40

$150,000 US

The owner bought this boat in 1998

Standard features

BlueJacket is bluewater cruising boat thats ready to go. She has over 70,000 miles under her keel, and over her life virtually every system has been upgraded. The owners have maintained the boat to the point that most people cant believe that shes 27 years young. People are constantly stopping by to comment on what a beautiful boat she is. Shes also fast, strong, stable, powerful, and most important – easy to sail. This 1997 Freedom 40/40, designed by David Pedrick and the Freedom Yachts design team, boasts good all-around care, strong updating, and extensive gear.

“BlueJacket” has an amazing amount of storage, two staterooms, has state of the art B and G electronics, Victron inverter/charger, air conditioning, feathering Max prop, electric anchor windlass, 3.5KW NextGen generator, (2) 112W solar panels with individual controllers, Kiss wind generator, 40 GPH water maker, SSB, Starlink, custom coil spring mattress, UltraSuede fabric and a varnished cherry wood interior. It has a bulletproof mainsail which is in great shape, brand new self tacking jib , new lifelines, custom dodger and bimini, cockpit cushions, AIS class B tranceiver, galley cold-plate refrigerator, Harkin electric winch, new batteries, and a 2 year old AB dinghy.

The 2023 survey is available and listed her condition as Above average condition. Has had above average care and is equipped with extra electrical and electronic gear.

BlueJacket is currently sailing in Belize and will be stored for hurricane season at RAM Marina in Guatemala starting in May of 2024.

Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior

To see a description of the boat and all of her upgrades, see:

https://www.geoffschultz.org/BlueJacket_Listing.html