Description

An opportunity to own a beautifully presented Freeman 26 with royal history, ready to cruise and enjoy.

Step aboard a unique piece of British boating history with this beautifully presented Freeman 26, famously used to convey HRH The Duke of Edinburgh during the official opening of Grafham Water in the summer of 1966.

“Vegas Baby” has benefitted from significant recent works and improvements, and is now ready to cruise and enjoy. Combining classic Freeman styling with rare provenance, she offers a fantastic opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a well-kept and characterful inland cruiser.
Having been stored ashore in recent years, she has been carefully maintained and prepared for her next owner.

Specifications

Accommodation

Spacious aft cockpit with bench seating, storage beneath and access to the LPG locker. Matching helm and co-pilot seats are mounted on a raised platform with engine access below.
Companionway steps lead down into the cabin accommodation featuring:

Galley to starboard with sink, Calor gas oven and hob, plus ample storage
Dinette to port converting into a double berth, with storage beneath seating and a charming cocktail cabinet to the aft bulkhead
Heads compartment with Porta Potti toilet
Forward twin vee berths with storage beneath and shelving to both sides
The interior has retained much of its original charm and character, showcasing classic Freeman craftsmanship throughout.

Construction

GRP moulded hull, topsides and cockpit hard top with painted light blue non-slip decks. Fitted with timber straking, stainless steel pulpit rail and fittings, cleats, alloy-framed windows and a blue fabric cockpit canopy.
The mast and handrails have been removed for varnishing and will be refitted prior to sale.

Equipment

2 x 4.5kg butane bottles
Porta Potti Cassette toilet
Compass
Windlass and chain
Navigation Lights
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Blanket
Calor LPG oven and Hob
CO Alarm
Full winter cover

Engine(s)

Twin Ford petrol engines coupled to shaft drive with single lever helm control. Instrumentation includes rev counter, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge and voltmeter.

Certification

Boat Safety Certificate to be renewed before sale.

Disclaimer

Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. They are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Broker nor any person in its employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this vessel, in respect of which any Purchaser must rely on his own inspection.
A demonstration of the vessel will be conducted once a Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed by both the seller and buyer and a 10% deposit has been paid into the broker's client account.

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