1987
Freedom 28' 28 Mull
$24,000 USD
$33,288 CAD
28'Length
10'3"Beam
DieselFuel Type
FiberglassHull
SloopCategory
Very clean, well cared for by a knowledgeable owner.
HIN/IMOTSP28027C787
Overview
AI Overview
The 1987 Freedom 28 is a 28-foot fiberglass coastal cruising sailboat designed by Gary Mull and built by Tillotson-Pearson Inc. (TPI). It features an unstayed carbon fiber mast, a self-tending camber-spar jib, and a single Yanmar diesel inboard engine, making it a popular, easily handled single-hander.
Key Specifications
Length Overall (LOA): 27.5 ft to 28 ft
Beam: 10.25 ft (10 ft 3 in)
Draft: 4.5 ft (4 ft 6 in)
Displacement: Approx. 6,400 lbs
Engine: Yanmar 2GM / 2GMF diesel (16–18 hp)
Fuel Tank: 15–17 gal
Fresh Water Tank: 40 gal
Holding Tank: 12–15 gal
Design & Performance Highlights
Unstayed Rig: Uses a robust, free-standing carbon fiber mast that eliminates the need for shroud stays, simplifying the deck layout and allowing the large fully battened mainsail to swing out broadly.
Self-Tending Jib: Features a wishbone/camber-spar jib that tacks and jibes automatically without manual sheet handling, optimized for short-handed or single-handed sailing.
Hull & Handling: Built with a fin keel and spade rudder, providing responsive performance and a comfortable motion for coastal cruising.
Accommodation & Interior
Layout: Typically features a forward V-berth, an enclosed head with a sink and shower, two main cabin settees, a functional galley (two-burner propane stove, oven, icebox/refrigeration), and an aft quarter berth.
Headroom: Cabin headroom is roughly 6.5 ft (6 ft 6 in).
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall28' 6"
Display Length28'
Beam10' 3"
Draft4' 6"
Details
Year1987
CategorySloop, Cruisers
TypeSail
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Performance
Fuel TypeDiesel
Weight
Displacement6,370 lbs
Tank Capacities
Fuel17 gal
Fresh Water40 gal
Holding15 gal
Registration
HINTSP28027C787
Photos8 images
Engines
Engine 1Yanmar 2 GMF
Engine Year1987
Engine TypeInboard
Power HP18
Power KW13.42
Full Details
What Owners Say
What Owners Say
The Freedom Mull 28 is praised for its reliable performance and strong power, with owners highlighting its responsive handling and suitability for longer trips. The one Yanmar 2GMF engine supports responsive performance, and the boat's design offers confident handling. Its longer trip capability adds practical convenience in real-world use.
Accommodations
Forward you have a V-berth followed by an enclosed head with sink and shower. The head system and all hoses are new in 2025. Aft to the main cabin you have 2- settees with table and aft to a quarter berth. Aft and opposite is the spacious galley area. Up a couple of steps to the cockpit area with U-shaped seating and a pedestal with wheel steering.
Galley
Pressure Water System
Sink
Tasco 2- Burner Stove with Oven- Propane
Ice Box- 12 Volt DC
Ample Counter, Cabinet and Drawer Space
Deck & Hull
Bos & Stern Pulpits
Double Life Lines with Gates
Heat & Air Conditioning
New Interior Cushion Fabric- 2017
30 Amp Inlet with Dockside Power Cable
Promariner 20 Amp Automatic Battery Charger
2- Group 27 Batteries
Dodger- New 2019
Main Sail Cover- New 2019
Bimini Top- New 2019
Fairclough Winter Cover- New 2017
Raymarine Radar, GPS, Plotter- New 2022
Autohelm Wheel Pilot
AM/FM/CD Stereo System with External Speakers
Ritchie Powerdamp Compass
Standard Horizon VHF Radio
Racor Fuel Filter/ Water Separator
20# Plow Anchor with Anchor, Chain & Rode
Haylon 1211 Fire Suppression System
Sails & Rigging
Keel Stepped Carbon Fiber Mast
Self Tending Jib Boom
Main Sail
Jib Sail
2- Barient #21 Primary Winches
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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