28 Freedom 1987 Boat for Sale

ASKING PRICE: $19,900 Watch Price

Noank, CT

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

28' Freedom 1987

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 SpecificationsLength Overall (LOA): 27.5 ft to 28 ftBeam: 10.25 ft (10 ft 3 in)Draft: 4.5 ft (4 ft 6 in)Displacement: Approx. 6,400 lbsEngine: Yanmar 2GM / 2GMF diesel (16–18 hp)Fuel Tank: 15–17 galFresh Water Tank: 40 galHolding Tank: 12–15 gal
Design & Performance HighlightsUnstayed 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 & InteriorLayout: 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).

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Brewer Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.

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28' Freedom HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 28' Freedom 1987
Location: Noank, CT
Engines: 18.00hp
Last Updated: Sep 25, 2026
Asking Price: $19,900
Max Draft: 4' 0''

28' Freedom additional information

Specifications

Beam: 10' 0''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 4' 0''

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 SystemSinkTasco 2- Burner Stove with Oven- PropaneIce Box- 12 Volt DCAmple Counter, Cabinet and Drawer Space

Deck & Hull

Bos & Stern PulpitsDouble Life Lines with GatesHeat & Air ConditioningNew Interior Cushion Fabric- 201730 Amp Inlet with Dockside Power CablePromariner 20 Amp Automatic Battery Charger2- Group 27 BatteriesDodger- New 2019Main Sail Cover- New 2019Bimini Top- New 2019Fairclough Winter Cover- New 2017Raymarine Radar, GPS, Plotter- New 2022Autohelm Wheel PilotAM/FM/CD Stereo System with External SpeakersRitchie Powerdamp CompassStandard Horizon VHF RadioRacor Fuel Filter/ Water Separator20# Plow Anchor with Anchor, Chain & RodeHaylon 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.